The Dee River Habitat Restoration Project ~ a five year plan ~ has been initiated as the result of a study carried out by the Galloway Fisheries Trust, a known reputable scientific body and registered charitable trust. The survey detailed necessary field work to improve fish runs, increase fish stocks and reverse the harmful effects of acidifaction, exacerbated by intense afforestation.

The enhancement of both the stocks of salmon and the habitats on which they rely is greatly needed on the river system. There are many able and willing parties working towards this goal. The main hindrance to these parties is funding towards the larger tasks. These larger tasks interrelate to bring the greatest potential benefits to the habitat and the fish stocks... The Project is divided into four sections, and details with estimates of costs are on the following pages.