Aims & Objectives
The River Chess Association was formed in 2009 in response to growing concerns about the environmental pressures faced by the river. The aims and objectives of the association are as follows:
- Environmental Monitoring and Protection
- Management of Voluntary Resources
- Exchange of Expertise and Ideas
- Raising Public Awareness
- Education
- Lobbying
The association's committee meets regularly and all its members have particular areas of responsibility/expertise. The committee members are as follows:
Paul Jennings - Chairman
David Le Neve Foster - Publicity
Roger Wotton - Research Links
Ken Austin - Impress the Chess Representative
Scott Horton - Farming
Jon Tyler - Farming
Kathryn Graves - Secretary
Kate Heppell - Scientific Research
Kerry Rock - Lower River
Public meetings are held at which the committee reports back to the association membership. The committee also organises activities for members, such as river walks and master classes on riparian management. We are also keen to hear from volunteers who are interested in helping us with a variety of tasks, including photography, invasive weed control and flow monitoring. We also welcome groups from businesses who spend volunteer days on the river with us carrying out practical habitat improvement work.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the association (free of charge), please email secretary@riverchessassociation.co.uk.
You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter where you can see frequent photos and updates of what's happening on the river:
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