Environment Agency Wales, (Asiantaeth yr Amgylchedd Cymru in Welsh) is a Welsh Government Sponsored Body, while also being part of the Environment Agency for England and Wales. It has an operational area defined along its Eastern boundary by the catchments of the River Dee and the River Wye. Those parts of the River Severn in Wales are managed by the Environment Agency whilst those parts of the River Dee and River Wye catchments that are in England are nevertheless managed by Environment Agency Wales. The Agency also has a public facing boundary which corresponds to the political boundary of Wales. Its principal aims are to protect and improve the environment in Wales and to promote sustainable development.
From 1 April 2013 the organization will be merged into Natural Resources Wales.
Read more about Environment Agency Wales: Role and Responsibilities, Accreditation, Structure, Committees, Future of Environment Agency Wales
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