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Water Framework Directive Transitional Waterbodies

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Boundaries of transitional waterbodies in Ireland, defined under the EU Water Framework Directive. Transitional waters are those connecting fresh waters, such as rivers, with marine waters, for example estuaries. The dataset supports monitoring and classification of these waterbodies as part of the Water Framework Directive's objective of achieving good ecological status for all surface waters and groundwater across Europe. It is maintained as part of Ireland's national environmental data holdings and is relevant to water quality assessment and river basin management planning.》EU Water Framework Directive Transitional Waterbodies boundaries for Ireland. Transitional waters connect fresh waters such as rivers and marine waters, for example estuaries. The goal of The Water Framework Directive is to achieve a good status for all of Europe's surface waters and groundwater...