The Environment Agency, under Defra's oversight, is developing a strategic approach to water abstraction licensing through the National Framework for Water Resources 2025. The policy addresses concerns that current regulation is reactive rather than evidence-based, and aims to establish comprehensive, predictable rules for managing water abstraction rights across all users including farms and water companies.
In response to: Assessing and scoring environmental permit and licence compliance
In response to: Water resources planning guideline update
In response to: Water resources planning guideline update
In response to: National Framework for Water Resources 2025: water for growth, nature and a resilient fut…
In response to: National Framework for Water Resources 2025: water for growth, nature and a resilient fut…
In response to: National Framework for Water Resources 2025: water for growth, nature and a resilient fut…
In response to: National Framework for Water Resources 2025: water for growth, nature and a resilient fut…
In response to: National Framework for Water Resources 2025: water for growth, nature and a resilient fut…
In response to: National Framework for Water Resources 2025: water for growth, nature and a resilient fut…
In response to: National Framework for Water Resources 2025: water for growth, nature and a resilient fut…
In response to: National Framework for Water Resources 2025: water for growth, nature and a resilient fut…
In response to: National Framework for Water Resources 2025: water for growth, nature and a resilient fut…
In response to: National Framework for Water Resources 2025: water for growth, nature and a resilient fut…
In response to: National Framework for Water Resources 2025: water for growth, nature and a resilient fut…
In response to: National Framework for Water Resources 2025: water for growth, nature and a resilient fut…
In response to: Managing water abstraction
Defra’s approach to environmental regulation has largely been reactive rather than based on a clear strategy and evidence of what is needed. Its regulatory approach has tended to focus on short-term priorities or high- profile issues, as shown by recent …
We want your feedback on the Environment Agency’s proposed approach to reserving water abstraction rights.
We want your feedback on the Environment Agency’s proposed approach to reserving water abstraction rights.
The Environment Agency's approach to managing new and existing abstraction and impoundment within the South and West Somerset catchment.
The Environment Agency's approach to managing new and existing abstraction and impoundment within the Aire and Calder catchment.
Public confidence in the regulatory structures currently in force is understandably low. It is vital that the public can trust regulators to ensure that high levels of water quality in rivers are achieved and maintained. Type: conclusion | Number: 36 …
A licensing strategy to manage water resources sustainably.
How the Environment Agency plans to manage water in the Soar catchment.
How water resources are managed in the Broadland catchment.
How water resources are managed in the north west Norfolk catchment.
How water resources are managed in the north Norfolk catchment.