Enjoying the River & Lakes of Wales - reconciling conservation and recreation.

Freshwater is an essential resource used in almost every part of our lives. There is a great deal of pressure on the rivers and lakes of Wales from climate change, water regulation, agriculture, industry and invasive species.

With the growing recreational activity on these waterways it's important that all of us; anglers, paddlers and wild swimmers play our part in minimising our impacts.

If this use is to be sustainable then we all need to act responsibly and be aware of the sensitivity of the environment in which our activity is taking place.

"There can be no doubt that the rivers and lakes of Wales are amongst the most beautiful of places and we all love visiting them ... We want everyone to enjoy them, whether you're an angler, a kayaker, a swimmer, or even a walker, but to do so in a way that causes the least possible harm." Ray Woods, Ecologist

The full version of this video can be viewed here - http://vimeo.com/26668372.

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Science & Technology

Tags:

• rivers
• lakes
• Wales
• conservation
• recreation
• freshwater
• climate change
• water regulation
• agriculture
• industry
• invasive species
• waterways
• anglers
• paddlers
• wild swimmers
• fishing
• swimming