SWIFT-WFD Screening methods for Water data InFormaTion in support of the implementation of the Water Framework Directive 2004- 2006 SSPI-CT-2003-502492 LEAD: Ecole des Mines d'Alès - France (FR) - C. Gonzalez Armines - France (FR) - S. Leroy WG PRB 4-5.10.2004, Ghent Thomas Dworak, Ecologic

General Objectives Support the implementation of the WFD by providing screening methods supporting the Directive requirements/criteria by 2006 Assess socio-economic impact of new screening methods use Link research and policy implementation (WFD) Train possible users WG PRB 4-5.10.2004, Ghent

Demo. of monitoring methods To demonstrate the equivalence of methods in order to set up an inventory of robust, fit for purpose screening methods that are fulfilling monitoring requirements for the implementation of the WFD. WG PRB 4-5.10.2004, Ghent

Monitoring methods considered Chemical or biological methods test kits portable instruments in situ (low cost) sensors on line systems etc Existing, available, commercial screening methods Methods under development, (available after 2006) By developing new rapid and low-cost measurement systems WG PRB 4-5.10.2004, Ghent

Testing of methods Set up of criteria Type of pollution Surface and groundwater, trans-boundaries water bodies Representative sites of European aquatic ecosystems WFD relevance Socio-economic aspects Practical aspects: flow through system, secure site WG PRB 4-5.10.2004, Ghent

Possible sites for testing for the comprehensive 28 day trial Meuse, Rhine for the validation of emerging screening methods Jucar (H), Odense (Dk), Tevere (I), Danube (RO), Struma (Bulgaria), Brevilles (F) for field demonstrations Upper Rhine (F), Orlice (CZ), Daugava (Latvia), ? (UK) Testing is organised by A.M. Fouillac (BRGM) am.fouillac@brgm.fr WG PRB 4-5.10.2004, Ghent

Socio-economic impact SWIFT will assess the socio-economic impact of new screening methods use Developing of a impact assessment framework Impacts on decision making Impacts on SMEs Impacts on existing monitoring programs WG PRB 4-5.10.2004, Ghent

Training First Training Course on: Contact Quality Assurance and Quality control of monitoring river basins involving screening methods Laboratory Training Course: 02-03 November 2004 Policy Workshop: 04-05 November 2004 Hosted by the Czech University of Agriculture, Prague, Czech Republic Contact Kees J.M. Kramer kees.kramer@mermayde.nl WG PRB 4-5.10.2004, Ghent

Link to policy Integration of SWIFT innovation & technical findings to EU/national/regional level Support Policy “awareness” within the SWIFT-Consortium based on Policy Briefs, reports and workshops, etc. Bridge to policy makers through reports, newsletters, workshops and presentations Discussion of (preliminary) results with policy makers/steering committee/PRBs WG PRB 4-5.10.2004, Ghent

Further information Website www.swift-wfd.com including: Contact: Policy Briefs on relevant policy developments (target group: researchers) Newsletters on general SWIFT issues Reports on SWIFT results Contact: General SWIFT issues: Catherine.Gonzalez@ema.fr Testing: am.fouillac@brgm.fr Policy link: dworak@ecologic.de Training: kees.kramer@mermayde.nl WG PRB 4-5.10.2004, Ghent