In 2006 the views of the public were sought by the River Dee Catchment Management Plan (CMP) Steering Group on draft proposals for maintaining and improving the water quality of the River Dee and its tributaries.

The River Dee catchment sustains agriculture, forestry, recreation and development and is consequently subject to a range of pressures that can have an adverse impact on the aquatic environment.

The River Dee CMP has brought together representatives of the general public, statutory agencies, research institutions and interest groups to address these pressures and the Consultation Report provided anopportunity for all those with a stake or interest in the River Dee to comment.