Flood risk management

Flooding and managing the risk of flooding is a key part of water management and is important to thousands of households and businesses throughout Wales.

CCW works with the Environment Agency, Local Authorities and Internal Drainage Boards to ensure that environmental protection and conserving biodiversity is integrated into managing flood risk.

CCW staff are currently involved in the development of Catchment Flood Management Plans, which will assess and determine the best ways of managing flood risk in main catchments in Wales.  This could involve deciding which areas in a catchment could be encouraged to flood for the benefit of wetlands.

For those looking for more information, see the links and additional resources below.