Policy & Advocacy The Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) works in a number of policy areas related to the water environment, advocating for maximum protection for Ireland’s aquatic resources. Learn more about our work in these key water policy areas: Water Framework Directive (WFD) River Basin Management Planning Flood Management Marine Strategy Framework Directive Marine Spatial Planning Maritime Area Planning Act Marine Protected Areas Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Water Environment (Abstractions) Bill