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Welcome to ADA
The Association of Drainage Authorities (ADA) is the association for water level management organisations in the United Kingdom, with over 230 members.

ADA is recognised as the national representative of the Internal Drainage Boards in England and Wales. Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) are local public bodies established in areas of special drainage need in England and Wales to undertake works to manage flood risk and water levels on behalf of their community.

Currently, the Association's President is Lord De Ramsey, Henry Cator OBE is Chairman, and Jean Venables CBE is Chief Executive.

Latest News

Latest NewsQueen’s Speech announces Draft Water and Local Audit Bills (09/05/2012)

Is the WFD fit for purpose? European Commission Consultation (04/05/2012)

Jean Venables discusses drought on Radio 4’s PM Programme (01/05/2012)

Section 57 spray irrigation restrictions (01/05/2012)

Water Minister visits Somerset Drainage Boards (24/04/2012)

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ADA Conference 2011

ADA ConferenceADA's Annual Conference was held in November 2011 with over 240 attendees (Keynote speaker Professor Tim O'Riordan).

For Conference proceedings and downloads click here

IDB Details

Pumping StationNeed the details of your local Drainage Board? Click the link above to find contact details and website links for all Drainage Boards in England & Wales.

Flood Plain Maps

Flood MapEnter a placename or postcode below to open a flood plain map.

  
Courtesy of the Environment Agency.
Members Area

Members AreaADA Members can login to the site by clicking the link below. You can access minutes from meetings and asset management data.

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THE ADA GAZETTE
The ADA Gazette is published four times a year, in March, June, September and December. It has a distribution of approximately 3,600, which reaches the entire UK flood protection and land drainage market, as well as nationwide users of engineering and related products.

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