Ecological Monitoring of Accidental Water Pollution

An important component of Cedre’s work involves designing operational guides which present the results of studies, of experimental work and experience feedback from accidents which have occurred.

This guide is aimed at decision-makers liable to be involved in designing and implementing ecological monitoring programmes in the aftermath of an accidental water pollution incident.

Table of contents

A EMERGENCY ACTIONS

A.1 - Mobilising agents
A.2 - Establishing reference conditions
A.3 - Building a framework

B SETTING UP A MONITORING PROGRAMME

B.1 - Financial means
B.2 - Objectives and steering committees
B.3 - Organising the work

C THE MAIN COMPONENTS OF ECOLOGICAL MONITORING

C.1 - Evolution and fate of the pollutant
C.2 - Shoreline contamination
C.3 - On land contamination
C.4 - Aquatic contamination
C.5 - Contamination of the sea or river bed
C.6 - Other contamination

D SENSITIVE SUBJECTS

D.1 - Impact on birds and mammals
D.2 - Impact on marshes and mangroves
D.3 - Impact on sea grass beds and coral reefs
D.4 - Impact of response

E USE OF RESOURCES

E.1 - Fishing resources
E.2 - Aquaculture activities
E.3 - Salt production and other water uses

F INFORMATION OUTPUT

F.1 - Historical and geographical management
F.2 - Permanent information flow
F.3 - Scientific symposiums
F.4 - Final reports
F.5 - Post-report stage