Balkema: Proceedings and Monographs in E River Basin Management: Progress Towards Implementation of the European Water Framework Directive, (Hardcover)

Exploring a wide range of topics, this book covers pilot studies for the development of river basin management plans in several countries, 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.