Hydrology Session Introduction

Abstract

International audience ; Hydrology: water cycle science and issues but also• Hydroecology•Related biogeochimical cycles• Hydric erosion & Geomorphology• Epidemiology (waterborne deseases) Fresh water issues:• Inland water ressources monitoring (quantity & quality)• Aquatic habitats monitoring• Hydrological risks preventionActions:• Science: Processes understanding, modelling and simulation• Public policies (Water managers, engineering):– EU Nitrates Directive - 1991– EU Water Framework – 2000– EU Floods Directive - 2007