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        This extraordinary place is famous for its amazing wildlife, stunning scenery, and superb walks. From the seasonal abundance of butterflies to the shining sands of Morecambe Bay, the area is simply awe-inspiring – full of natural spectacles and a surprise around every corner.

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        We work in partnership and aim to achieve an outstanding landscape, rich in wildlife and cultural heritage; a thriving, sustainable economy and vibrant communities; and a strong connection between people and the landscape

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        Learn more about the landscape and heritage through walks, talks and other events. Volunteer to help at events, to carry out surveys or practical conservation tasks. Become a champion for the AONB by raising awareness in your own community and by supporting local projects.

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        Whether you live in the AONB or are planning a visit, read on to find out what has been happening. Why not also sign up to receive our e-newsletter to ensure you are kept up to date with future events?

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        The AONB Partnership is the body that exists to conserve and enhance the AONB and is made up of local authorities, interest groups, national agencies and local communities, working together. The AONB Team is employed on behalf of the AONB Partnership to develop and support the implementation of the statutory AONB Management Plan.

         

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We work in partnership and aim to achieve • an outstanding landscape, rich in wildlife and cultural heritage • a thriving, sustainable economy and vibrant communities • a strong connection between people and the landscape

  • Overview
  • The shared long-term vision
  • Arnside & Silverdale AONB Management Plan 2019-24
  • Annual Reviews
  • Projects
  • Advice & Planning
    • Farming in Protected Landscapes
    • Advice & Support for Farmers & Landowners
    • Landscape Seascape Character Assessment
    • Planning in AONBs
    • A Development Plan Document for Arnside & Silverdale AONB
    • Where to go for more information
    • Ash Dieback
    • Maintenance of watercourses
    • The Bittern Award
    • Grants


    Maintenance of watercourses

    Overall the AONB is a relatively dry landscape as a consequence of its limestone geology but nevertheless water is an important feature.

    For help and advice on watercourses – responsibilities, permits, maintenance and/or who to contact – please follow the links below.

    Owning a Watercourse Guidance issued by the Government, sets out the responsibilities and rules to follow for watercourses on or near your property, and permissions you need to do work around them.

    The Get permission to do work in or around a watercourse section explains how you find out which permissions and licences you need to maintain, repair, build or remove anything in or around a watercourse and from which authority they are required –  Environment Agency for main rivers; lead local flood authority (either unitary authorities or county councils) or the internal drainage board for any other watercourse.

    The Environment Agency’s  River and coastal maintenance programme explains the type of flood and coastal risk management assets that are maintained by the Environment Agency and by searching the interactive map, you can check their current maintenance programme.

     

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