2007 05 severn river basin district - working together - mark scott, environment agency
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Severn River Basin District Working Together
Mark ScottRiver Basin Programme Manager
Content
� The Water Framework Directive
� River Basin Districts and the Severn Estuary
� River Basin Planning
� Stakeholder Engagement
The Water Framework Directive - Purpose
Integrated management of river basins to: � prevent deterioration and enhance the
status of the water environment� promote sustainable water use � contribute to mitigating the effects of floods
and droughts
Why is the Water Framework Directive good?
An opportunity... to improve inland, coastal and groundwaters through better
land management; tackle issues such as diffuse pollution; improve habitats for wildlife; build stronger relationships with others.
What will be different?
Greater focus on ecology;
Applies to all water bodies: rivers, lakes, estuaries,
coastal waters to one nautical mile, ground waters,
and man-made water bodies;
More co-ordinated, cross-functional planning;
More emphasis on stakeholder engagement.
11 River Basin Districts across England and
Wales
Western Wales RBD
South West RBD
River Basin Planning
River Basin Planning
River Basin Planning
Severn River Basin District
river basin planning:summary of significant watermanagement issues
River Basin Planning
Stakeholder engagement
Why is engagement important
� Competent authority cannot take all actions needed� Needs integrated approach to agree and implement
actions � Some measures set nationally� Will also need action across a RBD…. and more locally� Influence policy; projects & partnerships; codes of
practice; inform and educate
Engagement at three scales
Defra stakeholder group
National Liaison Panels
Liaison Panel
Catchment / Local arrangements
NATIONAL
RIVER BASIN
DISTRICT
CATCHMENT / LOCAL
River Basin District Liaison Panels
� One in each River Basin District� Set up to help us achieve active stakeholder
involvement� Key stakeholders in the River Basin District� Co-deliverers able to take action at RBD level� Not statutory
Engagement below River Basin District scale
� Use existing groups & networks where possible� Severn Estuary Partnership good example� Some common membership with Liaison Panels� Clear geographical focus for SEP � Established networks, groups, publications, events� Facilitate additional events e.g. workshops� Discussions continuing on what additional, more local
engagement needed and how to do this
Key dates and contacts
� ‘Working Together’ consultation ends 24 June 2007� Significant Issues consultation starts 24 July 2007� www.environment-agency.gov.uk/wfd� River Basin Programme Managers:
� Severn - Mark Scott� South West - Ben Bunting� Western Wales - Damian Crilly
Severn River Basin District Working Together
Mark ScottRiver Basin Programme Manager