Minsmere Levels
The Minsmere Levels are the flood water catchment marshes that
drain the area of land either side of the river Minsmere that runs
from Sibton lake through Yoxford, Reckford Bridge and Eastbridge
through the New Cut and out to the sea via the sluice.
Stakeholders
Stakeholders are people that live and/or work in the area
whose property, livelihood or quality of life can be affected by
changes in the way the marshes are drained, or by the impact of
coastal erosion.
Major problems and relevant responsible
authorities:
- Fresh water drainage and flooding >
Internal Drainage Board.
- Maintenance of the New Cut and Sluice >
Environment Agency.
- Coastal erosion and long term policy > Suffolk
Council.