The Water Framework Directive
Water for life and livelihoods
The European Water Framework Directive gives us a new opportunity to plan for and deliver a better water environment, focussing on ecological outcomes. Successful implementation of the Directive will go a long way to protecting and enhancing the quality of our groundwaters, rivers, lakes, estuaries and coasts.
- Summary of Significant Water Management Issues
Read our response to the consultation which closed on 24 January 2008 - Detailed pressures and risks - revisions made January 2008
For River Basin Characterisation 2
Further information
- An introduction to the Water Framework Directive
- How the Water Framework Directive will happen
including further details of our work on the Water Framework Directive - Find out about your River Basin District
including information on the liaison panel, our consultations, management plans and how to get involved - How will your sector be affected by the Water Framework Directive
- Information sources and links
- How to contact us
