Cooperation between five different countries is set to help improve the quality of the Lake District.
The UK and Ireland Lakes Network – featuring water management specialists from England, Wales, Scotland, Eire and Northern Ireland – was formed last year and lakes manager in the Lake District John Pinder has said that the partnership will benefit the area.
"By creating this network we can make a real difference," he remarked, adding that the expanses of water are "honey-pots" for visitors, who often book Lake District holiday cottages to come and experience the area’s natural beauty.
Mr Pinder added that it is "more important than ever" to work on protecting lakes in the UK and Ireland, as climate change is expected to bring a number of changes to the environment.
One of the main attractions in the Lake District is Windermere, which, at ten-and-a-half miles in length and 219 ft in depth, is the largest lake in England.
Posted by Matt Smith
