implementation of wfd river basin management plans for northern ireland bridgeen magorrian
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Implementation of WFD River Basin
Management Plans for Northern Ireland
Bridgeen Magorrian
Introduction
• Background to the River Basin Management Plans.
• Update in the development of the plans.• Structure of the 2009 Plans• The results of the plans• Implementation of the plans• Future work
What is a River Basin Management Plan?
The plan addresses: groundwaterwetlandsriverslakes/loughstransitional waters (eg estuaries)coastal waters
It sets out objectives to be achieved in water bodies and the actions or measures required to improve their status.
The plan is an integrated approach to protecting, improving and sustaining the water environment.
Every 6 years
Classify water bodies HIGHHIGH
GOODGOOD
MODERATEMODERATE
POORPOOR
BADBAD
HIGHHIGH
GOODGOOD
MODERATEMODERATE
POORPOOR
BADBAD
Set objectives to deliver
improvements
Proportionate measures
The Planning Process
Map of Northern Ireland River Basin Districts
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North East Projected change in Status
NE Projected Change in Status for each 6 Year Cycle
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
2009
2015
2021
2027
Percentage Status
High Good M oderate Poor Bad GEP M EP PEP BEP
North West Projected change in Status
NW Projected Change in Status for each 6 Year Cycle
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
2009
2015
2021
2027
Plan
Cyc
le
Percentage Status
High Good M oderate Poor Bad GEP M EP PEP BEP
Neagh Bann Projected change in Status
Neagh Bann Projected Change in Status each 6 years
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
2009
2015
2021
2027
Percentage Status
High Good M oderate Poor Bad GEP M EP PEP BEP
Local Management Area Documents
Description of catchment
Water quality status of water bodies in the LMA
Protected areas included
Pressures preventing good status
Objectives to be achieved
Measures planned and proposed
Local measures/initiatives
Where to from here• Launch of plan 21 Jan 09• Report to WISE (Water Information System for
Europe) by 22 Mar 2010)• Meeting with local groups to further develop
localised measures – early in 2010• Catchment Stakeholder Group meetings -
Spring 2010 to set out a more detailed localised implementation plan
• Carry out investigations and site visits to take forward implementation.
• Increase liaison and education activities.
Thank You
