The EU Water Framework Directive--a key to catchment-based governance
Holzwarth, F.
Water Science and Technology a Journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research 45(8): 105-112
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0273-1223 PMID: 12019807 Document Number: 545596
The principles of good water governance require an effective water policy with a clear legal framework and institutional structure for managing river basins and aquifers. Integrated water resources management is essential and decision-making processes must be participatory and transparent. The development of the European Union's Water Framework Directive is outlined, and it is shown how it can serve as the basis of catchment-based governance for the successful management of water quality and quantity in transboundary river basins.