10 List of abbreviations 20. 11 Glossary 21. 12 Associated information 22. Introduction We are the navigation authority responsible for the Rivers Wye and our job to look after Lugg. It’s the environment and the navigation for these rivers. We have produced this waterway plan, which addresses our responsibilities and aspirations for recreation and navigation on these rivers (referred to below as ‘the waterway’). Our vision… to develop and promote appropriate navigation and recreational activities for all … waterway users, while protecting and enhancing the unique conservation status of the waterway. To achieve our vision we aim to: protect, maintain and enhance the unique conservation status of the waterway; • manage, improve and enhance navigation opportunities for the waterway; • protect the interests of those navigating and using the principal rivers; • encourage the appropriate use and enjoyment of the waterway by walkers, anglers and • other recreational users; promote better access and information for canoeists, rafters and users of small craft; • contribute to enhanced biodiversity, heritage and landscape values of the waterway; • develop the health, economic and social benefits of navigation, to the advantage of • everyone; enable more people to enjoy the natural environment. • We will do this by: Working in partnership across all sectors to enhance the quality of the waterway and the services it provides for business, anglers, the boating community and other waterway users; meeting our – conservation responsibilities to protect the environment. We cannot achieve our vision alone this plan says what we will do and how we will work with – others over the next five years.
10 List of abbreviations 20. 11 Glossary 21. 12 Associated information 22. Introduction We are the navigation authority responsible for the Rivers Wye and Lugg. It’s our job to look after the environment and the navigation for these rivers. We have produced this waterway plan, which addresses our responsibilities and aspirations for recreation and navigation on these rivers (referred to below as ‘the waterway’). Our vision… … to develop and promote appropriate navigation and recreational activities for all waterway users, while protecting and enhancing the unique conservation status of the waterway. To achieve our vision we aim to: • protect, maintain and enhance the unique conservation status of the waterway; • manage, improve and enhance navigation opportunities for the waterway; • protect the interests of those navigating and using the principal rivers; • encourage the appropriate use and enjoyment of the waterway by walkers, anglers and other recreational users; • promote better access and information for canoeists, rafters and users of small craft; • contribute to enhanced biodiversity, heritage and landscape values of the waterway; • develop the health, economic and social benefits of navigation, to the advantage of everyone; • enable more people to enjoy the natural environment. We will do this by: Working in partnership across all sectors to enhance the quality of the waterway and the services it provides – for business, anglers, the boating community and other waterway users; meeting our conservation responsibilities to protect the environment. We cannot achieve our vision alone – this plan says what we will do and how we will work with others over the next five years.