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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15

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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