The Water Framework Directive and the catchment based approach in your area

Lou Mayer Catchment Co-ordinator for Cam and Ely Ouse Catchment & North West Norfolk Catchment

Anglian Region Defra Management Catchments

What is the WFD?

Water Framework Directive (WFD) introduces river basin

planning as a means to:

Prevent deterioration and enhance the status of the water

environment, including ground water

Promote sustainable water use

Reduce pollution

Contribute to mitigating the effects of floods and droughts

Brings together or replaces several current Directives.

Habitats Directive site objectives can over-ride those of the

WFD.

Some typical pressures

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some farming practices surface water sewer

abuse Invasive signal

crayfish

Phosphate from treated

sewage discharges

invasive Himalayan

balsam

Invasive fish species nutrient runoff

surface water sewer abuse

Poor morphology

Use of pesticides Low flow / over abstraction

Barrier to fish passage

Map of your catchment

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What are the main issues?

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Keep soil in your field

Fords & tracks near

water

Silt traps Keep livestock out of

water

Catchment Partnerships

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The Pontbren Farmers Group

Summary

In your area:

Get involved: partnerships, CSF, FAS

Make a difference: managing your soils and land sustainable

Protect your resources and safeguard your business

Key Actions: our key messages

in one place