“Water is a heritage which must be protected and defended.”
The European Union Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).

“Water is a heritage which must be protected and defended.”
The European Union Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).

“Water is a heritage which must be protected and defended.”
The European Union Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).

“Water is a heritage which must be protected and defended.”
The European Union Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).

“Water is a heritage which must be protected and defended.”
The European Union Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).

Latest Resources

Rivers - Invertebrates (General Degradation)

This classification method enables the assessment of invertebrates in rivers in relation to general degradation, including organic pollution.

PDF icon River Invertebrates WHPT UKTAG Method Statement - updated May 2021.pdf
PDF icon River Invertebrates WHPT UKTAG Method Statement - updated July 2023.pdf
Publication Date: 
04-September-2023
Publication Status: 
Final
Advisory Group: 
UKTAG
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UKTAG Environmental Quality Standards Recommendation for Emamectin Benzoate

The purpose of this report is to derive EQS for the substance emamectin benzoate for sediment and for water (protective of pelagic organisms).

PDF icon EMB EQS report - June 2022 - UKTAG signed off - revised 20230224.pdf
Publication Date: 
30-June-2022
Publication Status: 
Final
Advisory Group: 
UKTAG
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River Assessment Method Fish Fauna - Fish Classification Scheme 2 (FCS2) Scotland

This classification method enables the assessment of fish in rivers according to the requirements of the Water Framework Directive (WFD). It encompasses fish abundance, taxonomic composition and age structure.

PDF icon River Fish Scotland UKTAG Method Statement 2014_updated.pdf
Publication Date: 
16-September-2021
Publication Status: 
Final
Advisory Group: 
UKTAG
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Alien species classification according to level of impact - revised list

Further to the UKTAG Biological and Environmental Standards consultation May 2019, the working paper outlining impact classification of alien

PDF icon UKTAG classification of alien species working paper v8.pdf
Publication Date: 
29-January-2021
Advisory Group: 
UKTAG
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