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Craft identification on the River Wye

We are seeking views on a craft identification scheme for the river Wye.

Starting Date:1 January 2010
Closing Date: 31 March 2010

Historically, the River Wye was an important commercial waterway. Today however, boating on the river is mostly canoeing and rowing, with some passenger sightseeing boats operating around Symonds Yat. A public right of navigation extends from Bigsweir Bridge upstream to Hay Town Bridge.

We are the navigation authority for the River Wye.  The Wye Navigation Advisory Committee (WNAC) help us to develop sustainable recreation and navigation on the river.

At present, there is no voluntary or compulsory requirement for craft identification on the Wye although some user groups operate their own voluntary craft identification scheme.

However, we need your input. We want to take account of your views before we make any policies or decisions that may affect you. We want to consult openly and inclusively with a wide range of interested parties.

Consultation Documents

How to respond

Please email us your response to Lynn Bulbeck

lynn.bulbeck@environment-agency.gov.uk .

or write to:

Lynn Bulbeck
Wye Navigation Officer
Environment Agency Wales
Hadnock Road
Monmouth
NP25 3NQ