The Water Framework Directive (WFD) sets a framework for comprehensive management of water resources in the European Community, within a common approach and with common objectives, principles and basic measures. It addresses inland surface waters, estuarine and coastal waters and groundwater. The fundamental objective of the Water Framework Directive is to prevent any deterioration in water quality and to achieve at least 'good status' for all waters by 2015.
Compass Informatics is playing an active role in the preparation for and implementation of the Directive in Ireland. Projects include:
GIS and data partners on the Eastern River Basin District Project, Ireland, and on the cross-border North South SHARE project, Ireland, along with supporting other national and regional WFD works.
WFD GIS support cntracts to the Environmental Protection Agency,
including participation in EU working groups.
IT & GIS strategy for River Basin Management Systems and the WFD - Guidance on Information Management and Interchange between River Basin Management systems and National Organisations (Environmental Protection Agency, Ireland. 2001-2002)
Identification and Ranking of Nature Conservation Designated Areas, where the Status of Water is an Important Factor (EPA RTDI Project 2002-W-DS/10; 2002-2003)
Hydromorphology of Rivers (EPA RTDI Project 2002-W-DS/9; 2002-2003; with the Central Fisheries Board)
An assessment of the role of mathematical modelling in the implementation of the Water Framework Directive in Ireland (EPA RDI Project 2002-W-DS/11; 2002-2003; with Trinity College, Dublin)
Support to the Environment Protection Agency, Ireland, on the Implementation of the Water Framework Directive in Ireland, including participation at EU level discussions.
We welcome opportunities for collaboration both in Ireland and in Europe on WFD-related projects, and also on catchment and water management projects elsewhere. Contact us.
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