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The Environment Agency is delighted the Government's policy document, 'Waterways for Tomorrow', recognises the diversity of the waterways, and their value as community assets. Environment Agency's Chairman Sir John Harman said: "The Environment Agency welcomes the recognition that our waterways are important in so many different ways to the life of the community. We hope this message will influence all organisations that have a responsibility for the waterways to invest in their management, maintenance and development." " In managing the different demands put upon the waterways by recreation, navigation, flood defence, water resources and conservation, the Agency has valuable experience which they look forward to sharing with the Government and others to fulfil the objectives within 'Waterways for Tomorrow'." "A good example of the integrated work the Environment Agency carries out on our waterways can be seen along the Thames Path. Here the Agency works in partnership with the Countryside Agency and Local Authorities to maintain this long distance route. That work has involved significant investments in maintaining the 83 footbridges that are integral to the route as well as tourist information points and camping facilities. Seven million visitors use it each year and bring £1.5 million to the local communities." "The Agency looks forward to playing its full part in fulfilling the
recommendations, both through our own work and working in partnership with
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