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5.3.     Ecological status or potential in different river basin districts

The worst ecological status or potential in river and lake water bodies are reported in River Basin Districts in Northern Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium (Flanders), where more than 90% are reported to be in less than good ecological status/potential (Figure 5.2, see also chapter 4 for country specific results). Other problem areas are in Poland, Southern Germany, Czech Republic, Southern England, Northern France, Hungary, as well as several single RBDs in other member states, where 70-90% of freshwater bodies are reported to be in less than good status/potential. The ecological conditions are reported to be slightly better in the southern part of Germany compared to the northern part, probably reflecting a combination of higher precipitation, less industry and more tourism (i.e. more interest in maintaining/restoring a natural landscape for the enjoyment of tourists), as well as lower population density and relatively less agricultural activity.  The map also illustrates the high variability in ecological conditions within single Member States, e.g. UK, Italy and Spain, and shows that even in the Member States with the best ecological conditions, there are regions that are less good (e.g. western Finland, south-eastern Sweden).