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The term "eutrophication" describes
conditions in a water body that develop with increased inputs of
nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus and silica compounds) which cause
biological growth (algae development), accumulation of organic
material and degradation of water quality.
Eutrophication of water bodies and degradation of
water ecosystems are priority environmental problems in Latvia,
regarding both inland and marine waters.
A priority of the European Union Water Framework
Directive is integrated management of river drainage basins. This
approach has been introduced in Latvia for water protection and
management, and is one of the instruments in abatement of the
impact of eutrophication.
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