Water framework directive, WFD, land management, integrated catchment management, ICM, River basin management plans, water companies, engagement, stakeholders, agriculture, water users, catchment sensitive farming, diffuse pollution, cost-effective, water companies, asset management plans
Catchments
Central to the improvement of water quality is Integrated Catchment Management, which aims to manage water resources at source and on a large scale The change in emphasis under the Water Framework Directive (WFD) from chemical analysis only, to both chemical and ecological assessment when determining water quality, has brought about a new way of thinking. A totally different approach to land management within our water catchment areas is now required. Central to this concept is Integrated Catchment Management (ICM), which aims to manage water resources at source and on a scale large enough to incorporate the entire catchment area. An important aspect of this is River Basin Management Plans.As many Water Companies have little or no control over much of the land located within their catchment areas, influencing those that do is key to controlling pollution. Engagement with stakeholders such as landowners and those involved in agriculture, and their inclusion in the decision making process, will prove vital to future success, to the benefit of all water users. Environmental schemes that encourage catchment sensitive farming in the battle against diffuse pollution look certain to have a significant role to play, but will only work where cost-effective for all concerned. That is not only for the farmers who may be asked to accept measures such as reduced stocking rates, but also for the water companies who remain accountable to both shareholders and the general public through their asset management plans. Related ADAS Services Providing technical support and independent advice to the policy makers in this field Providing advice to a wide range of water users and water companies ADAS is an industry leader in water pollution research and solutions development Working with the farming sector in the investigation of pollution sources and the development of farming systems that minimise environmental damage Involvement in the transfer of technology between sectors
Central to the improvement of water quality is Integrated Catchment Management, which aims to manage water resources at source and on a large scale
The change in emphasis under the Water Framework Directive (WFD) from chemical analysis only, to both chemical and ecological assessment when determining water quality, has brought about a new way of thinking. A totally different approach to land management within our water catchment areas is now required. Central to this concept is Integrated Catchment Management (ICM), which aims to manage water resources at source and on a scale large enough to incorporate the entire catchment area. An important aspect of this is River Basin Management Plans.As many Water Companies have little or no control over much of the land located within their catchment areas, influencing those that do is key to controlling pollution. Engagement with stakeholders such as landowners and those involved in agriculture, and their inclusion in the decision making process, will prove vital to future success, to the benefit of all water users. Environmental schemes that encourage catchment sensitive farming in the battle against diffuse pollution look certain to have a significant role to play, but will only work where cost-effective for all concerned. That is not only for the farmers who may be asked to accept measures such as reduced stocking rates, but also for the water companies who remain accountable to both shareholders and the general public through their asset management plans. Related ADAS Services
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