Update on “Leisure on the Deben Estuary” Survey Results
East Suffolk Council’s rejection of the commercial hire of personal watercraft on the Deben Estuary (a decision with NO effect on the private use of personal watercraft) brought into focus several issues regarding the use of the estuary.
A survey was constructed by the River Deben Association and Deben Estuary Partnership that concentrated on everyone’s use of the estuary and in particular how its leisure users and wildlife can best coexist.
The results (450 respondents) are now in! (Detailed Survey)
Purpose
A STRONG VOICE
The River Deben is a source of enjoyment for many people. Whether they sail, swim, walk the banks or watch the birds, the common factor is this unique river in its beautiful valley.
The RIVER DEBEN ASSOCIATION (RDA) was formed in 1990 as a strong local interest group to represent all concerned with the future of the Deben and its environs. The aim stated in its Constitution is to protect and conserve the character, beauty and environment of the River Deben. Its objectives are:
- To encourage proposals to safeguard the river and to support appropriate future developments;
- To resist proposals which could have a detrimental impact on the river and its environs;
- To endeavour to influence the outcome of disputes / differences of opinion in a way which will maximise the benefits to the river and its environs;
- To establish and maintain working relationships with local authorities and other regulatory bodies; and
- To establish contact and foster co-operation with river users and other interested groups.
The Association now has over 900 members and we encourage all those who love the river to join.