The Objectives of Flood Defence and Land Drainage The History of Flood Defence and Land Drainage Private Rights and Duties Institutional Responsibilities (encompassing the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Environment Agency, Local Authorities and Internal Drainage Boards) Coastal Protection Watercourses Sewerage and Land Drainage Highway Drainage The Planning System and Flood control Environmental and Conservation Impacts Flood Warnings and Avoidance Activities Information and Insurance Provisions The Future: Sustainable Drainage