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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.

Publication Date: 
16-September-2021
Publication Status: 
Final
Advisory Group: 
UKTAG

UKTAG has sought views and comments on the scientific work that underpins proposals for fish classification.  This classification is designed for use in taking decisions under the Water Framework Directive (WFD).

Publication Date: 
14-October-2020
Publication Status: 
Final
Advisory Group: 
UKTAG

Informative note on progress with, and the status of, recent developments in river phytobenthos analysis methods and the classification tool (DARLEQ) for the third River Basin Planning Cycle.

Publication Date: 
01-November-2019
Advisory Group: 
UKTAG

UKTAG has sought views and comments on the scientific work that underpins the latest set of proposals for biological and environmental standards. The standards are designed for use in taking decisions under the Water Framework Directive (WFD).

Publication Date: 
01-November-2019
Advisory Group: 
UKTAG

Following a consultation that ended on 28th February 2013,  UKTAG has finalised its recommendations on 1) biological standards for rivers, lakes, coastal and estuaries and 2) phosphorus standards for rivers.

Publication Date: 
30-October-2013
Publication Status: 
Final
Advisory Group: 
UKTAG