Welcome and introduction by Chair 6
Geoff Hughes, Countryside Recreation Network
Identifying the need – strategic planning for water related recreation 7
Dr Neil Ravenscroft, University of Brighton
The Scottish experience of water recreation 21
Rob Garner, Scottish Natural Heritage
Making a splash in Wales – managing rivers for multiple uses. 22 Case study on the Wye and Usk
Matt Stickland, Environment Agency Wales
Workshop 1 – Safety 26
David Walker, The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
Workshop 2 – The development of Canoe Trails in Northern Ireland 27
Sarah Noble, Countryside Access and Activities Network
Workshop 3 – Conservation and leisure working together? 31
Andy Parsons, South West Lakes Trust
Workshop 4 – Waterway volunteering 34
Lucy Bowles, British Waterways
Supporting papers
Appendix A – Programme 35
Appendix B – Speaker Biographies 37
Appendix C – Attendance List 41
Appendix D – Presentation slides from all speakers 55