Memberships

Information on how to become a member and previous meeting minutes

Join Norfolk EFF – Protecting Water for Norfolk’s Food & Farming Future

At Norfolk EFF, we’re committed to securing sustainable water supplies for Norfolk’s agriculture and the wider environment.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we support the county’s food and farming sector in accessing and managing water responsibly.

Together, our members hold licences to abstract nearly 17 million cubic metres of water each year – and we’re here to ensure that continues in a sustainable, cost-effective, and collaborative way.

Why Join Norfolk EFF?

Membership connects you with a network of water abstractors across Norfolk’s food and farming sector, providing a platform to work together on protecting water access, improving drought resilience, and leading evidence-based planning.

By pooling expertise and resources, our members achieve more than any single organisation could alone – and keep costs manageable for everyone.

Member Benefits Include:

Policy Briefings

Stay informed on Environment Agency, Natural England, and Defra water management planning, including the Broads Plan, Catchment Permit Reviews, the National Framework for Water Resources (2025), and the latest recommendations from the Independent Water Commission (Cunliffe Review).

Modelling & Analysis

How your abstraction affects the environment
Potential risks to your licence
Management options if challenges arise

Innovation & Collaboration

Benefit from pioneering approaches like smart farming and dynamic catchment management, and collaborate with other abstractor groups and initiatives such as Water For Food to influence sector-wide policy on sustainable water use.

Stronger Together

By working collectively, members make ambitious water management projects affordable and achievable – ensuring sustainable water access for the future.

Shared Technical Support

Pool costs and share risks for essential technical work that protects your interests in licence disputes and regulatory negotiations.

Governed by Members, for Members

Our member-led Board and Programme Management Board ensure that Norfolk EFF serves the common good of both our members and the wider environment.

Membership is more than representation – it’s a partnership to safeguard Norfolk’s water, land, and farming future.

Become A Member Today

Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community working to protect Norfolk’s water and farming legacy.