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Continuation of IC Exercise: Intercalibration Gaps Report

This report details the progress of the intercalibration exercise, highlighting gaps in intercalibrating Biological Quality Elements (BQEs) like macroinvertebrates, phytobenthos, and macrophytes. The work plan for the Danube River Basin is outlined, focusing on improving intercalibration processes and achieving WFD compliance. The role of EC GIG countries in ensuring accurate results is emphasized.

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Continuation of IC Exercise: Intercalibration Gaps Report

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  1. Continuation IC Exercise – EC GIG

  2. EC GIG IC Exercise • EC GIG: AT, BG, CZ, HU, RO and SK • Results reported to EC JRC • EC GIG countries shall now ensure that results are taken into account appropriately • IC exercise in general successful – WFD requirements not fully satisfied Planned continuation of intercalibration exercise in the DRB – work plan developed

  3. Continuation IC Exercise Intercalibration Gaps • Not all BQEs have been intercalibrated • only macroinvertebrates • IC of phytobenthos could not be finalised for all EC GIG countries and is ‘preliminary’ between AT & SK • IC of macrophytes could not be finalised for all EC GIG countries • WFD compliant assessment methods were only present for Austria and Slovak Republic • other countries are developing or have now finalised • Lack of data from (undisturbed) reference sites • Intercalibration Danube River

  4. Continuation IC Exercise Work Plan • 2 continuation phases • November 2006 – mid June 2007 • January 2008 – end 2009 • Change of lead for intercalibration • Coordination no longer by ICPDR Secretariat but Danube country

  5. Continuation IC Exercise Work Plan • Tasks of IC continuation • IC of all biological quality elements • use of assessment results from WFD compliant methods • inclusion of real reference sites • full intercalibration of the Danube River • participation of all Danube countries • Work plan adapted to timelines indicated by EC GIG countries • IC exercise continuation will • be based on current results/knowledge – improve current results • use existing IC methods (macroinvertebrates, phytobenthos) • develop new IC methods where needed (e.g. macrophytes) Results can be applied in the DRB as soon as intercalibration is completed. Agenda Item: 3.1

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