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eDNA-based methods offer the potential to improve the assessment of the quality of European important flowing waters. In addition, it provides the possibility to detect Annex II/IV/V species even at low numbers and to monitor them over time. Furthermore, synergies are possible with reporting for the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the Invasive Alien Species Regulation. Monitoring will start from the locations covered by the “Brabeel” index for lowland rivers, as currently established within the monitoring for the WFD. In this water habitat type, extensive research has already been conducted into the practical applicability of these methods and the comparison with historical scores obtained using traditional methods. Where possible, this monitoring network will be extended to other water typologies and indices. In addition, the status monitoring using traditional methods for some of the measuring points is currently extrapolated from neighbouring measuring points. With the support of eDNA methods and the resulting resolution upscaling of information, information can be obtained about these previously indirectly determined measuring points in a single step.
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Running |
| Actual start/end date |
01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026 |
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