Presentation of association
The Maison wallonne de la Pêche groups all the territorial federations of Wallonie, comprising around 66 000 fishermen. Its goal is to ensure the defence and protection of fishing and the aquatic environments in the Walloon Region. It contributes to elaborate lawful and regulatory instruments for the protection and development of fishing.
A recent and active association...
The Maison wallonne de la Pêche is involved in:
- The annual Fishing Day in Wallonie
- The coordination and development of fishing schools
- An accessibility inventory to fishing spots
- Holding an historic congress with the 26 Wallon fishing federations in Louvain-la-Neuve, 2004
- Reforming the associative structure to integrate the EU Water Framework Directive
- ...
A commitment for sustainable development
Created in 2001, the association is committed to reconcile through a professional and sustainable approach their responsibilities in the following fields :
ENVIRONMENTAL
- Protection of the piscine heritage and the aquatic environments
- Recuperation of the aquatic habitats
SOCIAL
- Promotion of fishing as an ancestral and ultimate act in a well-managed environment
- Formation and awareness
- Information of the fishermen and public
- Technical, scientific and administrative support for the Federations
ECONOMIC
- Developement of a quality hobby
- Management of an accessible, practicable and dependable fishing domain
- Green tourism and rural environments
Management of a common heritage
- Active protection of the aquatic environments
- Fight against pollution
- Restoration of aquatic habitats (spawning grounds, breeding creeks…)
- Protection of sensitive species
- Encouragement of a fishing style that respects the environment
The home of all anglers
- A library with videos and games available to all
- 100 m² area for thematic and didactic exhibitions
- A friendly and up-to-date website
Statutes and representation within the NGO
Click on the links below to access information about :
- The directing committee
- The administration council
- The statutes of the association
Voir aussi :
→ Les poissons de nos rivières
→ Les frayères artificielles
→ Stages de pêche
→ La pêche au féminin