Facts Of Rhine!

FACTS OF RHINE

Introduction :
Rhine is the of the largest at river in Europe. it runs for over 1300 kilometers from its source in South Rhine flows on through France, Germany & Netherlands.
* back bone of Europe = Rhine
* Rhine originates from = Gothar
* Rhine enters rift valley at = Basle
* Rhine drains into = North sea
* Tributaries of Rhine = Mosel, main, Lippe.

international co-operation over the river Rhine goes back to 1887 with a treaty prohibiting the discharge of wastes dangerous to fish. international commission for the protection of the Rhine against pollution was formed. most recently, after a serious incident in 1986, the Rhino Action Programme was developed , by the 2000, programme aims to achieve a return to the river species such as the salmon which once thrived them. the use of the river of extracting drinking water is also dafeguarded.

The specific aimes of the Rhine Action Programme Approved by a confluence of ministers on the protection of the Rhine against Pollution, in Strasbourg in 1987 are :

- to accelerate the reduction of permanent pollution from all sources.
- to reduce the risk of accidents & spillages.
- to improve hydrological & other conditions of the river.

At The National Rivers :

- national laws are made starting how much waster material can be discharged.
- industrial plants are obliged to have a permit for their emissions.
- pollution taxes are imposed on individuals & industrial plants
- purification & measuring stations are built.

At International Level :

- there is nore co-operation between countries that share the Rhine
- there is an alaram system for every time the concentration of a certain material exceeds its permitted value.
- plans are made for the conservation & restoration of natural landscapes.