[4] As part of the process ADA produced a response to Defra's sub-catchment plans for IDBs entitled Moving Forwards with Defra's 'Rationale for Proposed Sub-catchment Internal Drainage Boards'[5] The widespread flooding across the United Kingdom in June and July 2007 prompted a number of inquiries by several organisations into government policy on flood risk management both at a planning stage and during the event.

[8] ADA responded to these consultations through stakeholder meetings, formal oral evidence sessions and written responses after seeking the views of its members.

ADA's response included a call for an enhanced and expanded role for internal drainage boards, increased watercourse maintenance and the provision of more flood risk management engineers.

Previously ADA has published other collaborative works with Natural England including national guidance for internal drainage boards on mitigation measures for water voles.

As part of its role in the IDB Review, ADA produced a document 'Moving Forwards with Defra's Rationale for Proposed Sub-catchment Internal Drainage Boards' in April 2008.

[13] ADA has assisted internal drainage boards by developing a national flood risk management assets database system.