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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...

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  • WFD

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http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/msa1095

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