The EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) is novel because it integrates water quality, water
resources, physical habitat and, to some extent, flooding for all surface and groundwaters …

The 'normative definitions' of ecological water quality classes given by the Water Framework
Directive (WFD) are narrative descriptions of the conditions present in water bodies of …

For many years the reduction of eutrophication in the Baltic Sea has been a hot issue for
mass-media, science, political parties and environmental action groups with manifold …

Many tropical wetlands threatened by land use changes, or modifications in hydrological
regime require effective management policies and implementation to protect them. The …

Macroinvertebrate assemblages of large alluvial streams are poorly documented. This study
identified the physical characteristics affecting the macroinvertebrates community …

The occurrence at different trophic levels of 17 poly-and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs),
including perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) and some of their precursors (eg, perfluoroalkane …

The relationships between catchment characteristics, management and ecological response
of receiving waters categorise risk of impact from diffuse pollution. We investigated …

Agriculture has been implicated in the loss of pristine conditions and ecology at river sites
classified as at 'high ecological status' across Europe. Although the exact causes remain …

The term 'rambla'defines watercourses with specific geomorphological features that make
them different from all other temporary streams. Most ramblas represent extreme habitats for …

The continuing threat of pollution on coastal and marine environment and resources has
been addressed on regional scale over the past decades. This paper describes and …