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Water and wetlands
Water is a precious resource, but the demands we are placing on our water environment are increasingly unsustainable.
We want to see the UK's water environment guaranteed for the future, by controlling pollution at its source and using our scarce resources wisely.
We are committed to restoring a landscape rich in wetlands to help our wildlife thrive and adapt to a changing climate.
We believe that by understanding and working with nature, we can improve water quality and reduce the threat from flooding in ways that are good for people and wildlife.
Last modified: 17 August 2010
Managing water wisely is a priority for us because of the wealth of wildlife that our rivers and wetlands support. This wildlife is threatened by over abstraction, development, pollution, drainage and a changing climate. We're working to help find solutions. More... |  |
Wetland wildlife can tell us a lot about the health of our water environment. Here we tell you which species to look for in different watery habitats. More... |  |
The Wetland Vision report was launched in 2008 and presents opportunities for the conservation, restoration and creation of freshwater wetlands in England over the next 50 years. More... |  |
The policies adopted in Europe and by the UK's Government, regulators and water companies shape our water and wetland environment. This page will direct you towards key areas in water policy that are of concern to us. More... |  |