EA seeks input into 2027 RBMPs despite prospect of reform
Ahead of the next update to River Basin Management Plans in 2027, the Environment Agency is running an initial consultation on who should be involved, which strategies and mechanisms are relevant to achieve water catchment goals, how these interact with other initiatives, and how to promote wider engagement.
Working together is the first consultation in the process of reviewing and updating the RBMPs. It runs for six months, closing 15 May.
The Agency is mindful that the consultation takes place in a context of wider change. It said: "We are starting this process knowing that the legislation that sets out how river basin planning and other aspects of the water management in England might change following the conclusion of the independent commission into the water sector.” The review will include the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 and the approach to river basin management planning, as well as the water system governance models which balance local, regional and national interests. However, the watchdog argued: “We know that whatever changes happen, we will still want to work closely with water stakeholders to understand the challenges, identify solutions and drive investment in our shared water environment.”
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