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The Water Framework Directive, officially Directive 2000/60/EC, is a landmark piece of European Union legislation. It establishes a framework for the protection of inland surface waters, transitional waters, coastal waters, and groundwater. The primary objective of the directive is to prevent further deterioration and protect and enhance the status of aquatic ecosystems. It also aims to promote sustainable water use based on the protection of water resources for present and future generations.
Key to the Water Framework Directive is the concept of achieving "good status" for all water bodies
The directive mandates a river basin management approach, meaning that management plans are developed for entire