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This Plan was formally adopted by the local authority partners and published in June 1996, in the interests of safeguarding the Blackwater as a dynamic resource for future generations to enjoy. Over sixty other organisations also signed 'Statements of Commitment' supporting the objectives of the Plan and the issues identified therein. These organisations also agreed to try and reflect these objectives in any of their activities affecting the area. In 1999 an Issues Update Paper was produced, which was largely derived from the proceedings of the Blackwater Conference held in June 1999, and which now forms an Appendix to the Blackwater Estuary Management Plan. By bringing together over one hundred organisations with an interest in progressing and delivering the proposals in the Plan, the Conference provided the opportunity to review existing issues and to highlight any new proposals that had arisen since the publication of the Plan in 1996. A formal review of the Blackwater Estuary Management Plan was started
in 2001, with the initial stage being the identification of the progress
that organisations have made to implement the proposals in the Plan.
Published quarterly, 'The Blackwater Matters'
newsletter keeps you up to date with what's happening on and around the
Estuary. Find out more about this fascinating resource and look out for
regular features including a 'Creature feature'; a local 'Profile' and
a guide to the host of local 'Events', from regattas and races to walks
and talks. |