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To guide improvement of the monitoring system, by introducing new sampling
and analysis techniques, and to optimize the number, location and frequency of
the sampling stations, and the parameters monitored.
To improve the process of interpretation, reporting and advice to the decisionmakers.
To evaluate the utility of proposed new models for simulating lake processes,
designed to aid decision-making with respect to planning and management
alternatives in the watershed and the lake.
Management policy
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Fig. 3 Organizational structure of Lake Kinneret and watershed monitoring system.