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.

Identification

Identifier
NRW_DS125458
Alternative Title
  • WFD Coastal Catchments Cycle 3.lyr
  • WFD River Waterbody Catchments Cycle 3 2021.lyr
  • WFD Coastal Cycle 3 2021.lyr
  • WFD Operational Catchments Cycle 3 2022.lyr
  • WFD Transitional Cycle 3 2021.lyr
  • WFD Groundwater Cycle 3 2021.lyr
  • WFD Opportunity Catchments Cycle 3 2021.lyr
  • WFD River Waterbodies Cycle 3 2021.lyr
  • WFD Lakes Cycle 3 2021.lyr
  • WFD River Basin Districts Cycle 3.lyr
  • WFD Management Catchments Cycle 3.lyr
  • WFD Canals Cycle 3 2021.lyr
  • WFD Surface Water Transfers Cycle 3 2021.lyr
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

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 is now available, see the metadata record NRW_DS161347 - Water Framework Directive (WFD) Regulations Cycle 3 Classification (Interim 2024).
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2025-08-05
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Originator
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
 

Extent

Extent

Geographic Extent
Wales (WLS)
N
W
E
S
Map representing the geographic extent of the dataset


 
 

Distribution

Distribution

Format Type and Description
  • Geographic Information System ( )

    Specification

    GIS

Resource Locator
Web Mapping Service ( OGC:WMS )
Resource Locator
Download Data & Web Services ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )
 

Quality

Data quality

Quality Scope
Dataset
Conformity
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services
Explanation

This dataset has not been assessed for conformance to the referenced INSPIRE regulation.
Degree
false
Lineage

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 is now available, see the metadata record NRW_DS161347 - Water Framework Directive (WFD) Regulations Cycle 3 Classification (Interim 2024).
 

Keywords

Keywords

GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2008-06-01
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.httpinspireeceuropaeutheme-theme

Keywords

NRW Thesaurus
  • river basin
  • classification
  • inland waters
  • Water Framework Directive (WFD)
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2025-01-08
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords
 

Spatial Reference System

Code
NONE
 

Content

Content Information

NRW Profile

Custom Elements

 

Constraints

Constraints

Limitations on Public Access and Use

Restriction type
Other restrictions
 

Access Constraints Directive

Limitations
no limitations
 

Access Constraints Text

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.
 

Use Constraints

Use constraints type
Other restrictions
Other constraints

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.
 

Attribution Statement

Other constraints

Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights Reserved. Contains Ordnance Survey Data. Ordnance Survey Licence number AC0000849444. Crown Copyright and Database Right. Derived in part from 1:50,000 and 1:250,000 scale digital data under permission from British Geological Survey. ©NERC. However please see the attribution statements for each individual Cycle 3 layer as they will vary depending on the data used in its creation.
 

Licence

Other constraints
Open Government Licence
 
 
 

Metadata

Metadata

File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313235343538 XML
Metadata Language
English
Resource type
Dataset
Metadata Date
2025-10-15T09:43:22.61Z
Metadata Standard Name
NRW
Metadata Standard Version

1.0

pointOfContact
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
 
 

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