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Water Framework Directive River Basin Districts

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This dataset delineates River Basin Districts established under the EU Water Framework Directive, which sets requirements for managing water quality on an integrated, catchment-based approach across rivers, lakes, groundwater, and coastal waters. Published by Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency, it supports the national implementation of the Directive, which aims to maintain and improve water quality throughout the country. The boundaries provide the spatial framework used for water quality monitoring, assessment, and management planning within each river basin district in Ireland.The Water Framework Directive (WFD) is a key initiative aimed at improving water quality throughout the EU. It applies to rivers, lakes, groundwater, and coastal waters. The Directive requires an integrated approach to managing water quality on a river basin basis; with the aim of maintaining and...