INS309-01 review environmental standards for aquatic ecological impacts from nutrient pollution Eng

Objectives

The overarching aim of this project is to provide the OEP with an initial understanding of whether existing nutrient environmental quality standards underpinning the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017, reflect best available evidence.

This will be achieved through the following objectives:

undertake a Quick Scoping Review1 of research and evidence on the of environmental quality standards.

Complete interviews with water quality expert practitioners and researchers.

provide the OEP with a searchable database that can be used to quickly summarise the nature of the evidence base in a given area and can inform more detailed synthesis and systematic evidence reviews;

provide options for systematic evidence reviews and assessments for the OEP to consider.

Additional information: Awarded vis DPS Research & Insights (CCS RM6126)