| Typology, classification and management issues of Greek lakes: implication of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC). | |
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PMID: 18509738 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The European Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC, requires the determination of ecological status in European waterbodies, based primarily on biological indicators, and that minimum good ecological quality is obtained by 2015. We used background morphometric, hydrologic, physico-chemical and biological data, in order to assess the typology of the main Greek lakes. Correlation analysis and multivariate analysis (Principal Component Analysis) were applied for the data statistical elaboration. Lakes were classified according to the characteristics suggested in the Directive and specified in the Annex II. Statistical analysis revealed significant correlations between the lake variables as well as the grouping of the Greek lakes according to their abiotic characteristics. Lake water uses, in most cases competed each other, were identified and management practices were also recorded. We suggest that the future conservation efforts should focus on a new holistic management philosophy taking into consideration the catchment's management. |
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Authors:
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Ifigenia Kagalou; Ioannis Leonardos |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2008-05-29 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Environmental monitoring and assessment Volume: 150 ISSN: 1573-2959 ISO Abbreviation: Environ Monit Assess Publication Date: 2009 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-02-09 Completed Date: 2009-04-06 Revised Date: 2009-05-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8508350 Medline TA: Environ Monit Assess Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 469-84 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Laboratory of Zoology, Department of Biological Applications and Technologies, University of Ioannina, 45110, Ioannina, Greece. ikagalou@cc.uoi.gr |
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Animals Conservation of Natural Resources* Ecosystem Environmental Monitoring Fishes Fresh Water* Greece Humans Plankton Plants Principal Component Analysis Water Supply |
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