Development of Operational Tools for Monitoring, Laboratory and Information Management - Objective 1

The objective of the assignment on Development of operational tools for monitoring, laboratory and information management is the following: - To review the current TNMN network taking into account the requirements of the ICPDR and to provide a recommendation for the upgrade of the TNMN in line with the WFD and other drivers including developments on data reporting at a European level (e.g. Water Information System for Europe – WISE); - To develop a biological monitoring database in line with the recommendations of the ICPDR's MLIM EG; and, - To prepare harmonised water quality objectives and standards for nutrients leading to an agreed water classification system (compliant with the WFD) for the Danube River Basin.