Water Framework Directive - Technical Briefing

Summary

The Water Framework Directive (WFD) will revolutionise the way that the water environment is managed and protected. It replaces today’s piecemeal legislation with integrated management of water quality, quantity, physical habitat and ecology. The WFD has far-reaching implications for fisheries managers and the industry. Its main effect will be an improvement in environmental quality – but it may also result in new controls on fishing and new duties for regulators. This technical briefing summarises the key feature of the WFD, highlights key issues, and gives the background information to help industry find out more about it.

Author

• M. Jacklin

Publication date

01 November 2007