68In that regard, it should be recalled that Article 4(1)(a) of Directive 2000/60 imposes two distinct, albeit intrinsically linked, objectives. First, in accordance with Article 4(1)(a)(i), Member States are required to implement the necessary measures to prevent deterioration of the status of all bodies of surface water (obligation to prevent deterioration). Secondly, pursuant to Article 4(1)(a)(ii) and (iii), Member States are required to protect, enhance and restore all bodies of surface water with the aim of achieving ‘good status’ by the end of 2015 at the latest (obligation to enhance) (judgment of 1 July 2015, Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland, C‑461/13, EU:C:2015:433, paragraph 39).
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