River Basin Management

Progress Towards Implementation of the European Water Framework Directive
1. Auflage 2005
ISBN: 978-0-415-39200-6
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 396 Seiten, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 1043 g

River Basin Management is a collection of papers presented at a conference on implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive, held in Budapest in May 2005. The Water Framework Directive requires progressive protection and enhancement to rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal waters and wetlands by the year 2015. At the heart of this major new piece of legislation is the requirement for all EU member states to prepare river basin management plans for all river basin catchments, providing the basis for coordinated improvements to water management, leading to better water quality and sustainable aquatic environments in lakes and rivers. The papers cover a wide range of topics including pilot studies for the development of river basin management plans, public participation in the planning process, water quality monitoring, modeling and analysis, identifying and addressing pollution and meeting environmental objectives. The book presents an array of experience from eighteen European countries in the implementation of the EU’s most far reaching environmental legislation. It is an invaluable source of information and ideas for the widespread preparation of river basin management plans now starting throughout Europe.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Professional

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lawson, John

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltmanagement, Umweltökonomie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

River basin management planning, Pilot studies Monitoring, modelling and analysis, Identifying and addressing pollution, Environmental objectives

Über Autor(innen)

John Lawson, Managing Director, Water & Utilities, Halcrow Group Ltd, Burderop Park, Swindon SN4 0QD, UK