Help is on the way to navigate the River Wye
皇冠体育app Environment Agency in collaboration with British Canoeing, has designed 5 new information boards for river users and visitors to the River Wye.
One of the new information boards for River Wye users
皇冠体育appse have been installed at public access points on the River Wye at Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Kerne Bridge and Monmouth. 皇冠体育app boards also feature a QR code which enables visitors to explore more information about paddling on the river.
皇冠体育app boards have been developed in consultation with a wide range of partners including Natural Resources Wales, Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hay Town Council, Herefordshire County Council and Monmouthshire County Council.
皇冠体育app Environment Agency has navigational responsibility for the River Wye. This means developing and maintaining sustainable recreation and navigation on the river with the help of the Wye Navigation Advisory Committee, a group whose members represent a wide range of user interests, as well as wildlife and conservation interests.
Lynn Bulbeck, from the Environment Agency said:
皇冠体育app boards are providing key information to many river users along the River Wye. Canoeists will find the boards particularly useful as it highlights areas where they can get in and out of the water easily. With our partner organisations, we have ensured that the boards are both visually pleasing and informative.
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Updates to this page
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Information about the 5 new information boards for river users and visitors to the River Wye has been added to the original news release.
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