11 Jan 2017
Crystal Clear or Just as Murky: New Guidance for WFD Assessments 06/01/2017 This blog also contains web-link references. ABPmer Blog: Steve Hull The Water Framework Directive (WFD) (2000/60/EC) is an important piece of environmental legislation, aiming to protect, restore and enhance Europe’s aquatic ecosystems. The overall objective of the WFD is to achieve good status […]
15 Jun 2016
EU Guidance on meeting WFD and MSFD requirements for the Aquaculture Sector This strategic guidance builds on a series of workshops that looked at the relationship between the aquaculture sector and the Water Framework and Marine Strategy. The overall aim is to facilitate the development of a sustainable aquaculture sector. Case studies are provided. Click […]
05 May 2016
A pioneering new trial for permits at sewage treatment works has been agreed with the Environment Agency and Wessex Water. The Bristol Avon catchment-wide permitting trial has been officially signed off, prompted by the need to reduce levels of phosphorus being discharged from sewage works into the River Avon to meet the requirements of the […]
19 Apr 2016
Environment Agency: This guidance explains how to assess the risk of an activity and decide whether it supports the objectives of your local River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) or meets sustainability criteria. You need to show The Environment Agency that your activity supports the objectives of your local River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) or meets […]
16 Mar 2016
For many years hydro-morphology and in particular physical obstructions in rivers have been one of the major unresolved issues highlighted by the WFD process. It will be interesting to see how this plays out, not least with other Government messages on slowing the flow. Defra & Environment Agency: ‘Rivers across England could benefit from new […]
22 Feb 2016
The next round of RBDP’s have been produced but already prompted criticism: Sewage outfalls and water quality Snails pace of water quality improvement condemned by WWF Environment Agency/Defra These are the current river basin district (RBD) RBMPs. A RBD covers an entire river system, including river, lake, groundwater, estuarine and coastal water bodies. The RBD […]
04 Nov 2015
River basin management plans: update Proposed update to the river basin management plans (RBMPs) describes progress made. The water framework directive is a system for getting Europe’s water cleaner. The directive requires an integrated approach to managing water on a river basin basis. It also aims to get the public involved in water management. A […]
30 Sep 2015
Water Availability and Quality Programme, Defra ‘We are writing to inform you that Defra has earlier this week, issued The Water Framework Directive (Standards and Classification) Directions (England and Wales) 2015 to the Environment Agency. These Directions have been published as an associated document of the Water Environment (WFD) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015, SI […]
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