Economics

Good economic information and analysis are essential in making and delivering good environmental policy. We use economics in the development of our strategies and plans, in our policy analysis and in the design and evaluation of policy instruments

• Water industry

  How we work with the water industry

• Economics and agiculture

• Economic assessment and appraisal of flood risk management

• Waterways funding

  We need to invest in our waterways to create and maintain a good quality environment that people can enjoy. The funding challenge we face is to keep our waterways working and to deliver the aspirations that are set out in our Waterway Plans.