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This is a question which has sprung to my mind after a post in Greenie's thread.
Without doubt EU Directives have had an influence and profound effect on purer water quality here in the UK but despite all the (and I don't doubt) scientist backed recommendations following, most likely, endless consultations has this really been well thought out all the way along the line?
We as Anglers have seen the changes in our river systems over the years, some for the good and some for the bad but what's the consensus?
Do you think that our waters are better now for cleaner water?
As previously written I for one think that purer, cleaner water denies the local eco systems of the bacteria and micro organisms that depend on a less purer water system and in turn eradicates an important part of the natural food chain, hence on many occasions my own personal opinion of "sterile" looking rivers.
And... who are and why are these people supposedly benefitting from cleaner rivers?
Have Cormorants really moved inland not because the sea is becoming devoid of prey fish but perhaps because our inland waterways have attained a clarity which makes it very easy for them.. an interesting coincidence maybe given the period of time in which they have become an increasing nuisance?
There's a few links here for anyone with a few hours to spare...
The EU Water Framework Directive - integrated river basin management for Europe - Environment - European Commission
Without doubt EU Directives have had an influence and profound effect on purer water quality here in the UK but despite all the (and I don't doubt) scientist backed recommendations following, most likely, endless consultations has this really been well thought out all the way along the line?
We as Anglers have seen the changes in our river systems over the years, some for the good and some for the bad but what's the consensus?
Do you think that our waters are better now for cleaner water?
As previously written I for one think that purer, cleaner water denies the local eco systems of the bacteria and micro organisms that depend on a less purer water system and in turn eradicates an important part of the natural food chain, hence on many occasions my own personal opinion of "sterile" looking rivers.
And... who are and why are these people supposedly benefitting from cleaner rivers?
Have Cormorants really moved inland not because the sea is becoming devoid of prey fish but perhaps because our inland waterways have attained a clarity which makes it very easy for them.. an interesting coincidence maybe given the period of time in which they have become an increasing nuisance?
There's a few links here for anyone with a few hours to spare...
The EU Water Framework Directive - integrated river basin management for Europe - Environment - European Commission