Water framework directive

The aim of this paper is to elaborate strategies, methodologies and techniques for integrated water resource management within the philosophy of the EC Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) for the trans-boundary river basin of Evros which is shared by two EU (Greece, Bulgaria) and an EU-candidate

The Water Framework Directive (WFD) is the most substantial piece of EC water legislation, to date. The WFD sets out a timetable for the implementation of requirements for EU member countries. The candidate countries like Turkey will also adapt the directive and prepare an individual implementation

Eutrophication caused by excess nutrient loads is the main problem for Estonian surface waters. The assessment of the type of human activity on the catchment area that may cause an impact on the status of a water body is needed for successful implementation of the Water Framework Directive. The lack

Recurring droughts throughout the last decades have revealed that water supply is often insufficiently balanced to the demand and thus vulnerable to extreme climatic events and structural or seasonal demand peaks. In the context of a more sustainable water management, water reclamation and reuse app