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Water bodies under the Water Framework DirectiveVesipuitedirektiivin mukaiset vesimuodostumat

Vesipuitedirektiivin mukaiset vesimuodostumatWater bodies under the Water Framework Directive

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This dataset published by the Finnish Environment Institute (Suomen ympäristökeskus, SYKE) delineates surface water bodies as defined in the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC). A water body is defined as a distinct and significant element of surface water, such as a lake, reservoir, stream, river, canal, a section of a stream, river or canal, a transitional area at a river mouth, or a stretch of coastal water. The dataset provides the spatial delineation used in Finland for water status assessment and management planning under the directive, covering the national territory.Vesipuitedirektiivin (Euroopan parlamentin ja neuvoston direktiivi 2000/60/EY,23.10.2000) mukaisella pintavesimuodostumalla tarkoitetaan pintavesien erillistä ja merkittävää osaa, kuten järveä, tekoallasta, puroa, jokea tai kanavaa, puron, joen tai kanavan osaa, jokisuun vaihettumisaluetta tai ra...