This report demonstrates that we are moving in the right direction but more action is still required to meet both our short and long term objectives to protect and improve the water environment. We need sustainable solutions that take account of economic and social needs as well as environmental needs. We also need to continue to work with our colleagues in Ireland to ensure the shared water catchments in the North Western and Neagh Bann International River Basin Districts are being managing in a co-ordinated manner to ensure objectives for our shared rivers, lakes estuaries and coastal waters are achieved.
Delivering the Programme of Measures in the River Basin Management Plans