Since 2000, the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) is the main law for water protection throughout Europe. A Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessment determines the potential impacts of a proposed development, and  can have up to 3 stages:

 

• Screening – determines if a project requires impact assessment

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• Scoping – identifies the receptors that are potentially at risk

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• Impact assessment – assesses the potential impacts of a project, outlines site and project-specific impact avoidance and/or mitigation measures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

 

Our specialist team of eco-geohydromorphologists and hydrologists can prepare your WFD Assessments to ensure your project success