Water level management plays an important role in maintaining a healthy natural environment in Somerset. In recognition of this, the Drainage Boards have prepared Water Level Management Plans for areas where water level management is important for the maintenance, or rehabilitation, of conservation interests (e.g. Sites of Special Scientific Interest, Special Protection Areas and Ramsar sites).
Water Level Management Plans aim to balance and integrate the water level requirements of agriculture, recreation, flood risk and conservation within an area, and ensure effective management measures are in place to resolve problems and protect and sustain valued features of the natural environment. The plans will also assist the Drainage Boards in carrying out their nature conservation duties.
To view the WLMPs for Somerset click on the links in the downloads column in the table below. Please contact the Drainage Board Office in Highbridge for more information about the plans.
