Term

transitional waters

Term

Bodies of surface water in the vicinity of river mouths which are partly saline in character as a result of their proximity to coastal waters but which are substantially influenced by freshwater flows.

Synonyms:

Source:

Water Framework Directive

Context:

Comment

Definition source publication

Directive 2000/60/EC of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (Water Framework Directive).

Publication year

2000

Definition source URL

http://glossary.eea.europa.eu/EEAGlossary

Organisation

Organisation full name

Directive 2000/60/EC of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (Water Framework Directive)

Subjects

WATER

Long definition

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