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The British Canoeing Awarding Body has launched the next review of the BCAB Coach Award, and we’re encouraging the paddlesport community in Wales to get involved and share their views.
The lack of rain places a great strain on the environment and our sport. The dry spell is already impacting our waterways, where we are seeing low river levels that could affect fish and wildlife. Therefore, it is important to follow guidelines when you are either considering paddling or when you are on the water.
Blue spaces, including rivers, lakes, coasts and seas, are often linked to health, wellbeing, the environment and local communities. Below is a neutral summary of how the main Welsh parties’ 2026 Senedd manifestos reference blue spaces, based on published commitments at the time of writing.
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The British Canoeing Awarding Body has launched the next review of the BCAB Coach Award, and we’re encouraging the paddlesport community in Wales to get involved and share their views.
The lack of rain places a great strain on the environment and our sport. The dry spell is already impacting our waterways, where we are seeing low river levels that could affect fish and wildlife. Therefore, it is important to follow guidelines when you are either considering paddling or when you are on the water.
Every paddle stroke gives us a different view of our rivers, canals and coastlines. But it also gives us a responsibility.
