Water Framework Directive (WFD) Regulations Cycle 3 Classification

This dataset shows the boundaries and baseline classification, undertaken in 2021, for The Water Framework Directive (WFD) Cycle 3. It is an update in classification for all water bodies in Wales following on from the cycle 1 and cycle 2 classification rounds.

The Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England & Wales) Regulations 2017 (referred to as the WFD Regulations) provide a framework for managing the water environment in England and Wales. The Directive aims for “good status” of all ground and surface water (rivers, lakes, transitional water, and coastal waters). Under the WFD Regulations, a river basin management plan must be prepared for each river basin district. The plan includes environmental objectives and a summary of the programmes of measures required to achieve those objectives.

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Alternate title

Dosbarthiad Cylch 3 Rheoliadau'r Gyfarwyddeb Fframwaith Dŵr
Date (Publication)
2023-04-19
Citation identifier
https://naturalresources.wales / 125458
Point of contact
Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role

Natural Resources Wales (NRW)

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Owner

Natural Resources Wales (NRW)

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Originator
Maintenance and update frequency
Not planned
Resource format
Name Version
Geographic Information System

GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0

  • Hydrography
Use limitation

See the use constraints for each individual Cycle 3 layer, as it will vary depending on the data used in its creation. Data may be re-used under the terms of the Open Government Licence providing it is done so, acknowledging both the source and copyright of the owners. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the data is fit for the intended purpose.

Access constraints
Other restrictions
Other constraints

This data has been derived from a range of third party and NRW owned records. There are no access restrictions on this data. NRW may release, publish or disseminate it freely.

Language
English
Topic category
  • Environment
  • Inland waters
  • Imagery base maps earth cover
Geographic identifier
Wales (WLS)

ISO3166 Countries 2023-05-04

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Begin date
2016-01-01
End date
2022-02-04
Distribution format
    Distributor contact
    Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role

    Natural Resources Wales (NRW)

    enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

    		Distributor
    OnLine resource
    Protocol Linkage Name
    https://datamap.gov.wales/layergroups/geonode:nrw_wfd_cycle_3_classifications

    Download Data and Web Service
    https://datamap.gov.wales/capabilities/layergroup/4471/?access_token=jCCf0vKVGgbgrjzBeO94AKgzZWaeOO&ows_service=wms

    Web Mapping Service
    Hierarchy level
    Dataset
    Statement

    All waterbodies have been assessed and are included within the local River Basin Management Plan (RBMP). NRW updates the classification every 3 years. The Cycle 3 Interim classification will be available in 2024. It will be published in tabular format on Water Watch Wales. It can then be joined to the WFD water bodies, if required.

    Metadata

    File identifier
    3fa899e1-6c6b-478a-afbc-7524e5c28a42 XML
    Metadata language
    English
    Hierarchy level
    Dataset
    Date stamp
    2025-05-21T08:17:58.408622Z
    Metadata standard name

    Gemini
    Metadata standard version

    2.2
    Metadata author
    Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role

    Natural Resources Wales (NRW)

    enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

    		Point of contact
     
     

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