| European Union directive | |
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| Title | Water Framework Directive |
|---|---|
| Made by | European Parliament & Council |
| Made under | Article 175(1) |
| Journal reference | OJL 327, 22 December 2000, pp. 1–73 |
| History | |
| Date made | 23 October 2000 |
| Entry into force | 22 December 2000 |
| Implementation date | 22 December 2003 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | Decision No 2455/2001/EC, Directive 2008/32/EC |
| Current legislation | |
The Water Framework Directive (WFD) 2000/60/EC is an EU directive to establish a framework for the protection of all water bodies (including marine waters up to one nautical mile from shore) by 2015.[1] The WFD establishes a programme and timetable for Member States to set up River Basin Management Plans by 2009.[2]
The Directive's aim for "good status" for all water bodies will not be achieved, with 47% of EU water bodies covered by the Directive failing to achieve the aim.[citation needed]
- ^ "EUR-Lex - 02000L0060-20141120 - EN - EUR-Lex". EUR-Lex. 23 October 2000. Archived from the original on 24 February 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "2012 WFD review by the European Commission". Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2015.