There is weed growth in the IDB watercourse and I cannot get water: will the IDB clear this?
Depending on the watercourse maintenance schedule, there is no guarantee that weed growth will be cleared to coincide with irrigation demands.
I am buying/renting land near an IDB watercourse: will I be able to irrigate?
The Board cannot guarantee that you will be able to have water to irrigate. If you speak to one of our engineers they will be able to advise you further.
I want to abstract water: how do I go about this?
Contact the Environment Agency who issue all licences for abstraction and impoundment. It is an offence to abstract or impound water without a licence.
What should I do if I spot any of these on an IDB watercourse?
Please contact us with location and invasive species identified.
How can I identify these species?
Species information is available on the Greater Lincolnshire Nature Partnership (GLNP) website, http://www.glnp.org.uk/.
Which species are these?
The problems in our area are floating pennywort, American mink and Japanese knotweed.
Are invasive species a problem in the Welland & Deepings IDB’s area?
Yes, we do have a few sites that we are aware of and try to prevent their spread.
What are invasive species?
Invasive alien species are defined as “species whose introduction and spread outside their natural ecological range poses a real threat to biodiversity and the economy” (European Commission [...]
I have a fishing licence: doesn’t that allow me to fish anywhere?
No. It is only a licence to fish, not a permission to fish.
Can I fish on Welland & Deepings IDB’s watercourses?
No. The Board does not allow fishing on any of their watercourses. This includes North and South Drove Drains, Vernatts and the Counter Drain.