Monitoring of Surface Waters in Germany under the Water Framework Directive—A Review of Approaches, Methods and Results

Monitoring of Surface Waters in Germany under the Water Framework Directive—A Review of Approaches, Methods and Results

The European Commission Water Framework Directive (WFD) was established 16 years ago and forms the current basis for monitoring surface waters and groundwater in Europe. This legislation resulted in a necessary adaptation of the monitoring networks and programs for rivers, lakes, and transitional an...

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Main Authors: Jens Arle, Volker Mohaupt, Ingo Kirst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-05-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
Water Framework Directive
monitoring network
freshwater monitoring
monitoring types
ecological status
river basin specific pollutants
adaptive freshwater management
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/8/6/217

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