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Water Framework Directive River Waterbodies - Cycle 2

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This dataset presents River Waterbodies (RWB) as defined under the Water Framework Directive (WFD) for the second implementation cycle in Ireland. RWB units serve as the management and reporting units for the WFD, represented as a polyline shapefile derived from a water flow routes dataset. Each waterbody is assigned a type based on its likely WFD status classification and physical and hydrological characteristics. The dataset supports water quality management, monitoring, and reporting obligations under the WFD at national level.Water Framework Directive (WFD) River Waterbodies (RWB) are the management and reporting units for the WFD. WFD RWB is a polyline shapefile dataset which is formed from a water flow routes dataset. Waterbodies are assigned types depending on their likely WFD status classification and physical and...