EN 16859:2017

Water quality - Guidance standard on monitoring freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) populations and their environment EN 16859:2017

Publication date:   Apr 18, 2017

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90.93 Standard confirmed   Sep 20, 2022

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CEN/TC 230 Water analysis

European Norm

13.060.70   Examination of biological properties of water

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This European Standard provides guidance on methods for monitoring freshwater pearl mussel populations and the environmental characteristics important for maintaining populations in favourable condition. The standard is based on best practice developed and used by Margaritifera experts in Europe, and describes approaches that individual countries have adopted for survey, data analysis and condition assessment. While it is recommended that the causes for pearl mussel decline should be urgently investigated, standard methods for restoring populations are beyond the scope of this document.

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EN 16859:2017
90.93 Standard confirmed
Sep 20, 2022