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Prospects for learning in river management: exploring the initial implementation of the Water Framework Directive in a Swedish river basin

Carina LundmarkDivision of Social Sciences, Department of Business Administration, Technology and Social Sciences, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden.
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Gunnar JonssonDivision of Education, Language and Teaching, Department of Arts, Communication and Education, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden.Correspondence[email protected]
Pages 161-176 | Received 16 Nov 2011, Accepted 24 Feb 2013, Published online: 16 May 2013

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Written responses from the consultation process on the river basin management plan, environmental quality standards and program for action

Internet

Interviews

  • Informant A. Steering group member of the Water Council for Lule and Råne River, representing the Federation of Swedish Farmers. Interviewed 30/09/09.
  • Informant B. A recently resigned member of the Steering group of the Water Council for Lule and Råne River, representing the Swedish Forest Agency. Interviewed 15/12/09.
  • Informant C. Member of the Reference Group, representing Vattenfall. Interviewed 13/10/09.
  • Informant D. Project leader of the project Water Cooperation North. Interviewed 03/09/09.
  • Informant E. Civil servant at the Preparation Secretariat at the Water Authority in the water district of the Bothnian Bay. Interviewed 08/01/10.
  • Informant F. Chair of the steering group of the Water Council for Lule and Råne River. Interviewed 10/09/09.

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