Preferred term
water framework directive
Definition
- [Tony McNally] The Water Framework Directive is the most important piece of European water legislation to date. It\ \ arose from the need to consolidate water policy and to integrate water-resources management,\ \ recognising the interrelationships between water quality and quantity, groundwater and surface\ \ water, an aquatic ecosystem approach and catchment-based management...
Broader concept
Entry terms
- WFD
URI
http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/msa1095