Passive sampling devices have been used since the 1970s to measure time-weighted average (TWA) or equilibrium concentrations of pollutants in various environmental matrices (e.g. air, soils and sediments and water). In recent years the popularity of using such samplers has increased and the technology in now well established for the measurement of atmospheric pollutants. This sector has a long ...

The definition of proper tools to support the implementation of Water Framework Directive (WFD) is an urgent task in the European Union (EU). Agriculture deserves special attention since in most countries water consumption is higher than in other sectors and pollution due to irrigated agricultural activity is often a serious problem, while social and cultural issues are relevant. The paper pres...

The present research work is dedicated to the opening of the data pool of hydrographic measurement networks to exchange information compliant to legal requirements (INSPIRE Directive, Water Framework Directive) based on standardized interfaces (OGC Sensor Observation Service – SOS) as well as their quality assurance. The prototype to validate our approach makes it possible to send requests by u...

The European Water Framework Directive is shaping a new conception of integrative water protection. In this article, the consequences of the Water Framework Directive in respect to national environmental policy will be discussed in referring to the notion of responsibility which is a central concept of political philosophy and theory. It will be shown that the new conception of integrative wate...