The Island Rivers Catchment Plan is a live document, to be reviewed annually. It was last reviewed and revised in November 2023, which was a major revision. It is a framework for identifying opportunities to improve the quality of all the Isle of Wight river catchments and coastal and groundwater.
With a vision of improving the quality of the Isle of Wight’s water environment and engaging more local people into understanding, appreciating, protecting, enhancing and enjoying our water-courses, the plan prioritises actions which improve water quality, has six strategic aims – protecting and enhancing water quality, protecting water resources (too much and too little), enhancing habitats and protecting species, tackling physical modifications, developing climate resilience and engaging people.
The plan has a spatial approach, so the island is divided into sub-catchments, and past and present projects are listed along with our aspirations.
It also links with national and local strategies and has a section on how to get involved.
The Island Rivers Catchment Plan can be read by clicking here. Have a look at all the things we are doing, would love to do, or have delivered over the past few years – you will be amazed!