Review of England’s emerging regional water resources plans
The Environment Agency's review of the 5 emerging regional water resources plans, which were shared for public consultation in January 2022.
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In March 2020, the Environment Agency published the National Framework for Water Resources, which marked a move to strategic regional planning.
In January 2022, regional water resources groups launched 5 emerging regional water resources plans for consultation, indicating how the nation will manage water resources in the future. These groups are made up of water companies, and other interested water users and stakeholders.
The Environment Agency and its fellow regulators have responded individually to the emerging regional plans.
This report summarises the Environment Agency’s overall view of the emerging plans, showing common themes and expectations for future drafts of the regional plans.