Environment Agency News Release
The Water Framework Directive is a new piece of European legislation which promotes a new approach to water management through river basin planning. It will help us to improve and protect inland and coastal waters; drive wiser, sustainable use of water as a natural resource; and create better habitats for wildlife that lives in and around water.
The Environment Agency has been working with others in the South East River Basin District to develop a shared understanding of our water environment. We want to propose ways in which all concerned can work together to agree and carry out actions to preserve and protect this vital resource.
Working Together is the first step towards a Management Plan for this River Basin District. We have worked closely with the South East River Basin District Liaison Panel, whose members endorse this document for consultation.
We have issued Working Together to help others understand how the river basin planning process could work in the South East River Basin District and how and when they can get involved. The link is www.environment-agency.gov.uk/wfd.
