Preparation for implementing the proposed EC Water Framework Directive in Finland

Finland reorganised its environmental administration in 1995 when thirteen Regional Environmental Centres (RECs) and one national agency called the Finnish Environment Institute (FEI) were created. The REC's and the FEI have been entrusted with functions related to water resources management. RECs and FEI together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Foresty have appointed a steering group which will supervise the implementation of the EC Water Framework Directive in Finlan

Preparation for implementing the proposed EC Water Framework Directive in Finland

Finland reorganised its environmental administration in 1995, whenthirteen Regional Environment Centres (RECs) and one national agencycalled the Finnish Environment Institute (FEI) were created. The formerare the licensing and supervisory authorities, whilst the FEI is responsiblefor monitoring, research and development on a national level. The RECsand the FEI have also been entrusted with functions related to waterresources management