Craft Identification on the River Wye: Canoe England Response
Craft Identification on the River Wye
The Environment Agency is the navigation authority for the River Wye where a public right of navigation extends from Bigsweir Bridge upstream to Hay Town Bridge. Historically, the River Wye was an important commercial waterway and today the boating on the river is mostly canoeing and rowing, with some passenger sightseeing boats operating around Symonds Yat.
The Environment Agency want to take account of your views before they make any craft identification policies or decisions that may affect you.
The consultation documents can be viewed at
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/research/library/consultations/114670.aspx.
Closing date for responses 31st March 2010
Strategy for Water Related Recreation: Enjoying water
The Environment Agency is asking for your views on its new Strategy for Water Related Recreation in London and the South East and the Midlands. With a growing demand for outdoor pursuits we all need to consider how best we can widen access to the region’s waters, whilst protecting the environment and wildlife that live within them.
Find out more about these Strategy for Water Related Recreation studies in London & South East and the Midlands.
Strategic Plans for the South West England, East of England and North West of England have also been produced by consultants from the University of Brighton and are available from www.brighton.ac.uk/recreation.
Stategy for South West England
Draft Strategy for Water Related Recreation in the South West (Full)
Draft Strategy for Water Related Recreation in the South West (Summary)