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Potential Water Bodies of National Importance for Recreation Value

Executive Summary

1 Introduction

2 Methodology

3 Results

4 Discussion

5 Conclusion

Appendix 1: Potential water bodies of national importance for recreation

Appendix 2: Recreation groups targeted for internet surveying

Appendix 3: References and document information sources

Appendix 4: Current water conservation orders

Appendix 5: Whitebaiting information - summary of sources

5 Conclusion

This report identifies potential water bodies of national importance for recreation. We developed a methodology to provide primary information about a range of recreational uses of freshwater. The methodology included:

• a targeted internet survey of recreationalists who are members or affiliates to national recreational groups. We expected this survey to provide a measure of the popularity of particular water bodies as well as providing information about special or unique locations for particular forms of recreation
• a random telephone survey of the public about use of water bodies for specific types of recreation, recreational behaviour, and locations/destinations
• a literature review of existing information, including previous studies, statutory provisions and information collected by other parties on particular forms of recreation.

We have produced a list of 105 freshwater bodies that are considered to be potentially nationally important for recreation (Table 1). This list provides a starting point for consultation.