Intercalibration of ecological status of rivers in Ireland for the purpose of the water framework directive

Biology and Environment

Volumn 109, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 237-246

  McGarrigle, Martin L ^a   Lucey, John ^a  

^a ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY   (Ireland)

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EID: 77953670023     PISSN: 07917945     EISSN: 2009003X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3318/BIOE.2009.109.3.237     Document Type: Article

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