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YFFC members 1892 Frenchfield, Penrith. EFP next steps – the doing bit. ○ signing off and agreeing the Plan document ○ reaching partner agreement and prioritising future actions - recognising those that cannot be advanced for technical/financial reasons
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EFP next steps – the doing bit ○ signing off and agreeing the Plan document ○ reaching partner agreement and prioritising future actions - recognising those that cannot be advanced for technical/financial reasons ○ securing Partner resources to fulfil commitments to the Plan and Saving Eden Coalition aims ○ build and develop individual and joint working within the framework of the Steering Group to realise goals ○ activities to widen angling participation and developments * overcoming barriers * * improving communications *
Eden Angler Survey Update 27.2.14 Respondents Total Started Survey: 2,729 Total Finished Survey: 2,340 (85.7%) Have you ever fished on the Eden? Yes - 24.5% (667) No - 75.5% (2,054)
Schedule 11 * Fisheries Calendar * and Volunteer activities The Plan is looking to extend and develop the range of events and river Improvement activities through the fishing calendar. REDFA and its angling links will work towards • providing wider opportunities for young/old to take up fishing for the first time • promote and coordinate year round fishing events • develop river monitoring programmes - bird surveys, salmon rod records, Redd counts - trout and grayling log records Volunteer Activities ERT`s work in leading and coordinating river improvement and monitoring activities is well established. The Cherish Eden Project and River Action Groups will extend these opportunities and focus on wider community participation.