The NRFA met with members of North East hydrology and H&T teams in May as part of the archive’s regular liaison programme with UK hydrometric Measuring Authorities. During the visit the group discussed stations with long term data issue, rating reviews and station descriptions and arrangements for a field visit in mid-September. A recap of station closures was given along with possible closures in the near future and new stations. Positive feedback was given on the current benchmarks and candidate stations for the Benchmark Review that is currently being carried out by the NRFA.