22/12/08
Today's publication of draft River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) is a milestone in the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD).
Today also Water UK publishes a briefing summarising water industry views on progress to date and the complementary roles of different economic sectors.
Water companies are committed to playing a full part in implementation of the WFD by building on their success in meeting the requirements of earlier environmental directives.
In contrast to the earlier directives, the WFD highlights for the first time the impact on water bodies from different uses of land, particularly from agriculture and from aspects of urban life.
Sustainable implementation of the WFD depends on policy taking a new direction and on building a process of collaboration between all relevant sectors. A great deal has been achieved, but gaps remain which if not filled could threaten the sustainability of the project.
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For more information please contact:
Steve Ntifo, Environment and Science Adviser or
Barrie Clarke, Director of Communication
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