9. Conclusion
The economic tool in the field of water management has become essential due to the implementation of the Water Framework Directive, and is an important decision-making tool in the following areas:
designation of heavily modified water bodies ;
exemptions from deadlines or targets ;
choice of measurements ;
application of the polluter-pays and cost-recovery principles ;
use of payment systems for environmental services.
Monetizing environmental and health impacts and/or benefits, and assessing the value of our natural heritage, remains a difficult task. Various valuation techniques exist, and these are described in detail in this article. Their advantages and limitations...
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