Post by Hoppy on Aug 6, 2007 14:54:30 GMT -1
Environment Agency Wales is leading a landmark study to develop and increase access to water-related sport and recreation in Wales.
A year-long project to plan new or improved water sport facilities is being managed by Environment Agency Wales, in partnership with the Welsh Assembly Government, Countryside Council for Wales, Visit Wales, Forestry Commission Wales, Sports Council for Wales, Welsh Local Government Association and British Waterways.
Everyone, from boaters, ramblers and anglers are invited to get involved by logging onto www.brighton.ac.uk/waterrecreation/wales/index.htm and commenting on the opinions expressed and issues identified at recent workshops.
The project will:
· Identify existing and new opportunities for water-related sport and recreation.
· Demonstrate how national and local Government can create 'blue space'. · Draw out, share and encourage good practice. · Propose strategic investments such as new facilities in urban or coastal areas.
The study findings and Strategic Action Plan will be submitted to Welsh Assembly Government in late 2007.
· Workshops involving a wide range of interest groups, including sporting and governing bodies, conservation agencies, landowners and local authorities, were held in February and March this year. They were used to gather views on current and future provision for water-related sport and recreation.
· Anyone who sees pollution, illegal tipping of waste, poaching, fish in distress or danger to the natural environment can contact the Agency's emergency hotline on 0800 80 70 60. The hotline operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, calls are free and will be treated in the strictest confidence.
· More information about the Agency is available on the world wide web - www.environment-agency.wales.gov.uk
A year-long project to plan new or improved water sport facilities is being managed by Environment Agency Wales, in partnership with the Welsh Assembly Government, Countryside Council for Wales, Visit Wales, Forestry Commission Wales, Sports Council for Wales, Welsh Local Government Association and British Waterways.
Everyone, from boaters, ramblers and anglers are invited to get involved by logging onto www.brighton.ac.uk/waterrecreation/wales/index.htm and commenting on the opinions expressed and issues identified at recent workshops.
The project will:
· Identify existing and new opportunities for water-related sport and recreation.
· Demonstrate how national and local Government can create 'blue space'. · Draw out, share and encourage good practice. · Propose strategic investments such as new facilities in urban or coastal areas.
The study findings and Strategic Action Plan will be submitted to Welsh Assembly Government in late 2007.
· Workshops involving a wide range of interest groups, including sporting and governing bodies, conservation agencies, landowners and local authorities, were held in February and March this year. They were used to gather views on current and future provision for water-related sport and recreation.
· Anyone who sees pollution, illegal tipping of waste, poaching, fish in distress or danger to the natural environment can contact the Agency's emergency hotline on 0800 80 70 60. The hotline operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, calls are free and will be treated in the strictest confidence.
· More information about the Agency is available on the world wide web - www.environment-agency.wales.gov.uk