This priority is driven by the programme that ensures that the country's water resources are protected, used, developed, conserved, managed and controlled in a sustainable manner for the benefit of the people and the environment through effective policies, integrated planning strategies, knowledge base and procedures. It further addresses government outcome ten (10) which ensures that the country maintains environmental assets and natural resources that are well protected and continue to update a range of strategies for water management. The following frameworks have been on the agenda of the Department during the year under review: