Title: Lower Witham catchment management plan : summary report : June 1995
Author: National Rivers Authority Anglian Region
Document Type: Monograph
Abstract:
River catchments are subject to increasing use by a wide variety of activities,
many of which interact, some giving rise to conflicts. The many competing
demands on the water environment and the interests of users and beneficiaries
must be balanced. Catchment management involves the NRA working with many people and
organisations and using its authority to ensure rivers, lakes, coastal and
underground waters are protected, and where possible improved, for the benefit
of present and future users. The Lower Witham Catchment covers a large part of South Lincolnshire and is
characterised by large areas of flat fenland, much of which is close to or below
sea level. Without artificial coastal and river defences much of the area would be
marshland inundated by the sea.
Publisher: National Rivers Authority
Publication Date: 1995
Publication Place: Peterborough
Subject Keywords: Catchment Management Plans; Consultation; Land use planning; Water resources; Flood control; Nature conservation
Geographic Keywords: Witham; Witham catchment; Lincolnshire
Extent: 47
Permalink: http://www.environmentdata.org/archive/ealit:4249
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