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EU POLICY
WATER FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE (2000)
(diversity is included!)
Flow regime
Flow velocities
Sediment
Depth/width
Riparian zone
River Continuity
()
Benefit to society is
- Overriding public interest
overweighing ecological benefit
- No better environmental option
- All measures are set to mitigate negative effects on ecology
River Basin Management Plan (every 6th year) : Reporting on pressures & impacts,
ecological status and deficits, programm of measures, public consultation!
SUSTAINABLE USE
Sustainability Criterion
Sustainability Criterion
Sustainability criterion
- dynamic flow rate: reflecting natural flow dynamics over the year
Ordinance on Water Quality Objectives:
Guide values for ecological flow
- Harmonised procedures, applicable for all
water body types
- Clear understanding what is needed for a
new project
Ecological requirements
River continuity
Ecological flow
Minimisation of reduction of natural habitats & habitat diversity
obligatory
Existing plants:
Have to be adapted (ecological restoration)
When?
How to implement/enforce it?
How to get acceptance from the hydropowers sector?
Sustainability Criterion
Phased restoration
(Ecological pioritisation)
Legal instruments
- to change existing permits
- to force Hp owners to deliver project for ecological restoration
within a specified timeframe otherwise the permit will exspire
AWARENESS &
ACCEPTANCE RAISING
Co-operation
in studies
and research
Increase
renewable energy
Planning is required
for balancing
conflicting interests!
Nature
protection
Economic &
social aspects
Good functioning
river ecosystems
Thank you
for your attention
veronika.koller-kreimel@bmlfuw.gv.att