River basin management plans: impact assessment
An assessment for England on the impact of adopting the environmental objectives in the updated river basin management plans
The Environment Agency leads river basin management planning to coordinate water resources, environmental protection, and flood management across river catchments in England. The framework requires periodic updates to basin management plans identifying significant water management issues and programmes of measures. Current status involves consultation on collaborative planning approaches (2024) and awaiting Water Commission recommendations, with Defra acknowledging the need for strategic system reset that may require legislative changes.
An assessment for England on the impact of adopting the environmental objectives in the updated river basin management plans
An assessment for England on the impact of adopting the environmental objectives in the updated river basin management plans.