Classification and presentation of the ecological status of surface waters
The European Commission, DG XI, has published an invitation to tender for a study contract relating to the definition of technical specifications for the classification and presentation of the ecological status of surface waters. The aim of the study will be to provide the technical background for a further elaboration of the technical specifications for the classification and presentation of the ecological status of surface water. Recommendations are required for the definition of technical specifications for the classification of ecological status in five classes, with the top two classes being high and good ecological status. Quality shall be defined where possible using descriptive, normative values for classes of high, good, fair, poor, and bad. Requests for tender documentation should be sent to: European Commission DG XI - Environment, nuclear safety and civil protection Mr. B. Sinnott - DG XI.3 200 rue de la Loi (BU-5 00/141) B-1049 Brussels Fax +32-2-2994449