Vesistökohtaiset
Vesistökohtaiset is a Finnish term that translates to "water body-specific" or "lake-specific" when referring to environmental management and assessment. It emphasizes the approach of considering each individual water body, such as a lake or a river, as a unique entity with its own characteristics, pressures, and ecological status. This contrasts with a more generalized approach that might apply the same regulations or management strategies across a broader region without accounting for specific local conditions.
The concept of vesistökohtaiset is central to Finnish water resource management and legislation. It means that
Implementing a vesistökohtainen approach requires detailed knowledge of each water body's hydrology, morphology, water chemistry, biology,