The document discusses River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) which are required by the Water Framework Directive to achieve protection, improvement and sustainable use of water across Europe. It provides information on the status of RBMP implementation and water quality in various European countries. Countries reported varying levels of RBMP completion, from fully adopted plans like the UK to no plans reported like Portugal. Water quality status also varied significantly among countries.
River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) are required by the EU Water Framework Directive and are the means of achieving protection, improvement and sustainable use of water environments across Europe. Countries have varying levels of RBMP implementation, with some countries completing plans by the 2009 deadline while others are still developing plans or have faced legal challenges for failure to adopt RBMPs. The quality of water bodies also varies significantly between countries, with percentages of water bodies having good ecological status ranging from over 50% to less than 30%.
Mr. Carlos Benitez Sanz IEWP @ Workshop on Water allocation, water economics ...India-EU Water Partnership
Presentation by Mr. Benitez Sanz, Intecsa-Inarsa, during the Workshop on Water allocation, water economics and eflows in River Basin Management, 14-15 september 2016
The document summarizes the key components and requirements for developing a River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) according to the European Union's Water Framework Directive. It outlines 17 sections that must be included in an RBMP, such as characterizing the river basin, identifying pressures and impacts, setting environmental objectives, implementing measures, and monitoring programs. The document provides guidance on the mapping, data, and analysis required for each section to comprehensively manage water resources at the river basin scale.
The Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority provides wholesale potable water to local governments and communities in southwest Florida. The Authority and its customers experience variations in raw water quality from different sources that impact the quality of the finished water entering their distribution systems. A study was conducted to characterize the regional water quality to help manage the system and ensure continued delivery of high quality water.
Anne Arundel County is upgrading its wastewater treatment plants and septic systems, restoring stormwater systems, and preventing headwater stream erosion as part of its Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts. The county's core strategy focuses on restoring degraded stream conditions, hydrology, and biological health. This will help achieve water quality standards at an estimated total cost of $1.87 billion, including upgrading wastewater treatment plants, extending sewer lines, retrofitting stormwater systems, and preventing headwater stream erosion.
In September 2013, a group of scientists and specialists came together under the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement’s Nutrient Annex 4 Objectives and Targets Task Team to determine how much phosphorus reduction is necessary to restore Lake Erie’s water quality, reduce the occurrences harmful algal blooms in western Lake Erie, as well as the extent of the central basin’s hypoxic zone.
The Annex 4 task team released their report in late June 2015 and Dr. Jeffery Reutter, task team co-chair, will present the group’s findings and what it means to the lake if the loading and concentration targets are met.
Santina Wortman, an official from the U.S. EPA Region 5 office will also be on hand to answer questions and explain next steps for the agency.
SLIPP Water Quality Monitoring Plan 2012 WQ PAC Workshop 12-April-2012Erin Vieira
The 2012/13 Water Quality Monitoring Plan proposes the following:
1) Continuing deep station and littoral station monitoring, as well as algae bloom and periphyton studies.
2) Conducting joint sampling with Interior Health at sewage seepage sites and initiating a secchi project in Little Shuswap Lake.
3) Identifying characteristics of houseboats on Shuswap Lake like numbers, distribution, and typical greywater production and chemistry.
4) Finishing GIS land use mapping and continuing tributary monitoring to identify highest loading sources.
This document outlines the plan for a fitness check of EU freshwater policy. It will assess the effectiveness, efficiency, coherence and relevance of key EU water directives and policies. The fitness check will evaluate progress toward environmental objectives and identify any gaps, overlaps or inconsistencies. It will feed into the Commission's 2012 Blueprint to Safeguard Europe's Water by providing recommendations to improve EU water policy. The fitness check will cover directives on water quality, wastewater treatment, nitrates, floods and groundwater. It will address questions around achievement of objectives, policy integration, funding, regulatory burdens and managing water scarcity. A steering group of Commission officials will oversee the fitness check process over 2011-2012.
River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) are required by the EU Water Framework Directive and are the means of achieving protection, improvement and sustainable use of water environments across Europe. Countries have varying levels of RBMP implementation, with some countries completing plans by the 2009 deadline while others are still developing plans or have faced legal challenges for failure to adopt RBMPs. The quality of water bodies also varies significantly between countries, with percentages of water bodies having good ecological status ranging from over 50% to less than 30%.
Mr. Carlos Benitez Sanz IEWP @ Workshop on Water allocation, water economics ...India-EU Water Partnership
Presentation by Mr. Benitez Sanz, Intecsa-Inarsa, during the Workshop on Water allocation, water economics and eflows in River Basin Management, 14-15 september 2016
The document summarizes the key components and requirements for developing a River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) according to the European Union's Water Framework Directive. It outlines 17 sections that must be included in an RBMP, such as characterizing the river basin, identifying pressures and impacts, setting environmental objectives, implementing measures, and monitoring programs. The document provides guidance on the mapping, data, and analysis required for each section to comprehensively manage water resources at the river basin scale.
The Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority provides wholesale potable water to local governments and communities in southwest Florida. The Authority and its customers experience variations in raw water quality from different sources that impact the quality of the finished water entering their distribution systems. A study was conducted to characterize the regional water quality to help manage the system and ensure continued delivery of high quality water.
Anne Arundel County is upgrading its wastewater treatment plants and septic systems, restoring stormwater systems, and preventing headwater stream erosion as part of its Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts. The county's core strategy focuses on restoring degraded stream conditions, hydrology, and biological health. This will help achieve water quality standards at an estimated total cost of $1.87 billion, including upgrading wastewater treatment plants, extending sewer lines, retrofitting stormwater systems, and preventing headwater stream erosion.
In September 2013, a group of scientists and specialists came together under the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement’s Nutrient Annex 4 Objectives and Targets Task Team to determine how much phosphorus reduction is necessary to restore Lake Erie’s water quality, reduce the occurrences harmful algal blooms in western Lake Erie, as well as the extent of the central basin’s hypoxic zone.
The Annex 4 task team released their report in late June 2015 and Dr. Jeffery Reutter, task team co-chair, will present the group’s findings and what it means to the lake if the loading and concentration targets are met.
Santina Wortman, an official from the U.S. EPA Region 5 office will also be on hand to answer questions and explain next steps for the agency.
SLIPP Water Quality Monitoring Plan 2012 WQ PAC Workshop 12-April-2012Erin Vieira
The 2012/13 Water Quality Monitoring Plan proposes the following:
1) Continuing deep station and littoral station monitoring, as well as algae bloom and periphyton studies.
2) Conducting joint sampling with Interior Health at sewage seepage sites and initiating a secchi project in Little Shuswap Lake.
3) Identifying characteristics of houseboats on Shuswap Lake like numbers, distribution, and typical greywater production and chemistry.
4) Finishing GIS land use mapping and continuing tributary monitoring to identify highest loading sources.
This document outlines the plan for a fitness check of EU freshwater policy. It will assess the effectiveness, efficiency, coherence and relevance of key EU water directives and policies. The fitness check will evaluate progress toward environmental objectives and identify any gaps, overlaps or inconsistencies. It will feed into the Commission's 2012 Blueprint to Safeguard Europe's Water by providing recommendations to improve EU water policy. The fitness check will cover directives on water quality, wastewater treatment, nitrates, floods and groundwater. It will address questions around achievement of objectives, policy integration, funding, regulatory burdens and managing water scarcity. A steering group of Commission officials will oversee the fitness check process over 2011-2012.
This document provides an update on Ireland's implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and water quality monitoring efforts in Fingal. It outlines the goals of the WFD to protect water resources and achieve good water status. Monitoring data from Fingal's rivers shows phosphorus and other pollutants above limits. The data is analyzed to identify seasonal and spatial trends in order to determine pressures from sectors like agriculture and inform enforcement and mitigation strategies to improve water quality as required under the WFD.
Donal Daly, EPA Catchment Science and Management Unit outlines a possible approach to integrating Water Framework Directive and Biodiversity goals at the catchment scale.
Water framework directive and its enforcement in Venice Lagoonfrancesco loro
Water framework directive is one of the most important environmental directive. In this presentation I show its enforcement in the Venice Lagoon and the Venice Lagoon Catchment Basin
Martina Hennessy, Informatics Manager, EPA delivered this presentation on managing and visualising the EPA's water data on September 10th 2015 at a Compass Informatics workshop.
Farm Business Update 2014: Aylsham, EA and Water Framework DirectiveCLA - East
The document discusses the Water Framework Directive and the Catchment Based Approach in Norfolk, England. It provides background on the WFD, which aims to achieve good ecological status in rivers. It also describes the catchment based approach, which works collaboratively across sectors to address issues like poor water quality, physical modifications to rivers, and invasive species. Finally, it outlines key actions farmers can take to help improve the local water environment, such as managing soil and livestock, and getting involved with catchment partnerships.
Farm Business Update 2014: Forest Centre, Environment Agency and Water Framew...CLA - East
The document discusses the Water Framework Directive and catchment-based approach in the local area. It summarizes the key objectives of the Water Framework Directive, which are to prevent water quality deterioration, improve the water environment, promote sustainable water use, reduce pollution, and help reduce flood and drought effects. It then provides information on local catchment partnerships and their main issues, which include rising water demand, point source discharges, and diffuse pollution from agriculture and urban areas. Actions for land managers to help with are also outlined.
Farm Business Update 2014: Essex YFC, Environment Agency and Water Framework ...CLA - East
The document discusses the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the Catchment Based Approach used in Essex, England. The WFD aims to achieve good ecological health in all water bodies by 2027 through an integrated approach to catchment management. Key pressures on water environments in Essex catchments include physical modifications, phosphates, abstraction/low flows, nitrates, and pesticides. The Catchment Based Approach involves stakeholders working collaboratively to understand issues, priorities, and deliver on-the-ground solutions to improve water quality. Farmers are encouraged to support these efforts by sustainably managing their land and resources.
Farm Business Update 2014: Thetford, EA and Water Framework DirectiveCLA - East
The document discusses the Water Framework Directive and catchment-based approach in the local area. The Water Framework Directive aims to enhance water quality, promote sustainable water use, and reduce pollution. It identifies some typical pressures on local waterways like nutrient runoff from farming and invasive species. It encourages getting involved in catchment partnerships and taking sustainable land management actions to protect soil and water resources.
This plain English fact sheet outlines the work done by the EPA in monitoring Ireland’s lakes.
A total of 225 lakes are currently included as part of the national surface waters monitoring programme run by the EPA, this covers around 80% of the surface area of all lakes in Ireland.
This includes:
• all lakes greater than 50 hectares
• lakes that are used for supplying drinking water
• lakes that are of regional, local or scientific interest
River basin management plans and results of public consultation in LithuaniaPomcert
The document summarizes river basin management plans and public consultation efforts in Lithuania. It discusses the 4 river basin districts and classification of water bodies. Many water bodies are at risk due to pollution from agriculture, wastewater, and hydromorphological alterations. Measures were developed to address these issues and public consultation included seminars, information campaigns, and making preliminary plans available online. However, public interest remains low due to lack of responsibility felt by the public, technical language used, and lack of participation culture. Continued consultation is needed to improve participation and awareness.
1) The document discusses the status of implementation of EU water policies in member countries. It focuses on the Water Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
2) Based on 2009 data, only 43% of water bodies showed good ecological status, short of the 53% target for 2015. Progress has been modest and more integrated implementation is still needed.
3) Regarding the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, collection systems are largely in place but some EU-13 countries still need to meet obligations for secondary/biological treatment, especially in sensitive areas. Compliance in large cities has improved but work remains for sensitive areas.
This document discusses river basin management planning in the Severn Estuary region. It provides an overview of the current status of water bodies, noting that 40% have achieved good status with the objectives to increase that to 57% by 2021 and beyond. Partnership working through a catchment based approach is key to planning. River basin planning encourages shared decision making and delivery between partners. The document outlines the river basin planning timetable and lists resources for further information.
The document discusses the importance of monitoring land-ocean carbon fluxes at a pan-European scale. It notes that while there is a significant amount of existing data on carbon fluxes, the data is scattered and not standardized. The document recommends establishing a coordinated monitoring network that builds on existing water quality monitoring networks to regularly measure carbon and other parameters in Europe's major rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. Targeted process studies and numerical modeling could help extrapolate the monitoring data and further scientific understanding of carbon fluxes across the land-ocean continuum.
This presentation was given at the EPA’s National Water Event 2019, which took place on 29 and 30 May 2019 in Galway. This presentation by Professor Michael Bruen from UCD is on the Incorporation of ecosystem services values into the intergrated Management of Irish freshwater resources
The Global Programme of Action (GPA) aims to protect the marine environment from land-based pollution through a global, regional, and national approach. The GPA focuses on preventing degradation from activities like wastewater discharge and habitat destruction. It is a non-binding agreement adopted in 1995 that provides guidance to countries on reducing pollution from sources like sewage, heavy metals, and sediment. The GPA also promotes integrated management of coastal and river basin areas to protect the many benefits people derive from coastal and marine ecosystems.
The Global Programme of Action (GPA) aims to protect the marine environment from land-based pollution through a global, regional, and national approach. The GPA focuses on preventing degradation from activities like wastewater discharge and habitat destruction. It is a non-binding agreement adopted in 1995 that provides guidance to countries on reducing pollution from sources like sewage, heavy metals, and sediment. The GPA also promotes integrated management of coastal and river basin areas to protect the many benefits people derive from coastal and marine ecosystems.
Methodologies to Measure Nutrient Reduction and to Aggregate Results at the P...Iwl Pcu
Ramesh Kanwar
Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA
and
Aaron Zazueta and Jitendra Srivastava
Global Environmental Facility and the World Bank
1818 H St. NW Washington D.C. 20433, USA
CONTENTS
A. Introduction – major sources of nonpoint source pollution
B. Key motivators for monitoring – Hypoxia/regulations/EU Nitrate Directive
C. Objectives of nutrient reduction programs
D. Key water quality or stress indicators for assessment nutrient reduction
E. Water quality laws or standards for nutrients for water bodies
F. What is current status of science on nutrient reduction? What do we know?
F. Developing methods for assessment – local, country, & global level
G. Analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data – use of models
H. Using Romania example to move from pilot level on to national level as country is willing to borrow 50 m euros to conduct national level assessment
H. Discussion
Presented at the Black Sea – Danube Regional Conference on Nutrient Pollution Control in Chisinau, Moldova – October 2006
The document discusses key challenges and the status of water reforms in Eastern Partnership countries based on regional trends and baseline indicators. It finds that while countries have made progress in adopting international agreements and developing river basin management plans, challenges remain in fully implementing policies on the ground. Areas identified for further capacity building include strengthening monitoring systems, improving economic regulation of water, and increasing cross-border cooperation on shared water resources. The EUWI+ initiative aims to help countries address these challenges and better align their water management practices with EU standards.
This document provides guidance on ensuring clean drinking water onboard ships. It discusses the importance of clean drinking water and outlines regulatory requirements. It recommends regular sampling and testing of water depending on the source, such as annually for produced water or every time for bunkered water of unknown quality. Testing should check for indicator parameters, inorganic and organic contaminants, and microorganisms. The thresholds for acceptable levels are listed in an annex. Special testing is also recommended after work on water systems or if contamination is suspected. Proper control and monitoring of water quality is necessary to provide crew with clean drinking water and comply with regulations.
This document provides an update on Ireland's implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and water quality monitoring efforts in Fingal. It outlines the goals of the WFD to protect water resources and achieve good water status. Monitoring data from Fingal's rivers shows phosphorus and other pollutants above limits. The data is analyzed to identify seasonal and spatial trends in order to determine pressures from sectors like agriculture and inform enforcement and mitigation strategies to improve water quality as required under the WFD.
Donal Daly, EPA Catchment Science and Management Unit outlines a possible approach to integrating Water Framework Directive and Biodiversity goals at the catchment scale.
Water framework directive and its enforcement in Venice Lagoonfrancesco loro
Water framework directive is one of the most important environmental directive. In this presentation I show its enforcement in the Venice Lagoon and the Venice Lagoon Catchment Basin
Martina Hennessy, Informatics Manager, EPA delivered this presentation on managing and visualising the EPA's water data on September 10th 2015 at a Compass Informatics workshop.
Farm Business Update 2014: Aylsham, EA and Water Framework DirectiveCLA - East
The document discusses the Water Framework Directive and the Catchment Based Approach in Norfolk, England. It provides background on the WFD, which aims to achieve good ecological status in rivers. It also describes the catchment based approach, which works collaboratively across sectors to address issues like poor water quality, physical modifications to rivers, and invasive species. Finally, it outlines key actions farmers can take to help improve the local water environment, such as managing soil and livestock, and getting involved with catchment partnerships.
Farm Business Update 2014: Forest Centre, Environment Agency and Water Framew...CLA - East
The document discusses the Water Framework Directive and catchment-based approach in the local area. It summarizes the key objectives of the Water Framework Directive, which are to prevent water quality deterioration, improve the water environment, promote sustainable water use, reduce pollution, and help reduce flood and drought effects. It then provides information on local catchment partnerships and their main issues, which include rising water demand, point source discharges, and diffuse pollution from agriculture and urban areas. Actions for land managers to help with are also outlined.
Farm Business Update 2014: Essex YFC, Environment Agency and Water Framework ...CLA - East
The document discusses the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the Catchment Based Approach used in Essex, England. The WFD aims to achieve good ecological health in all water bodies by 2027 through an integrated approach to catchment management. Key pressures on water environments in Essex catchments include physical modifications, phosphates, abstraction/low flows, nitrates, and pesticides. The Catchment Based Approach involves stakeholders working collaboratively to understand issues, priorities, and deliver on-the-ground solutions to improve water quality. Farmers are encouraged to support these efforts by sustainably managing their land and resources.
Farm Business Update 2014: Thetford, EA and Water Framework DirectiveCLA - East
The document discusses the Water Framework Directive and catchment-based approach in the local area. The Water Framework Directive aims to enhance water quality, promote sustainable water use, and reduce pollution. It identifies some typical pressures on local waterways like nutrient runoff from farming and invasive species. It encourages getting involved in catchment partnerships and taking sustainable land management actions to protect soil and water resources.
This plain English fact sheet outlines the work done by the EPA in monitoring Ireland’s lakes.
A total of 225 lakes are currently included as part of the national surface waters monitoring programme run by the EPA, this covers around 80% of the surface area of all lakes in Ireland.
This includes:
• all lakes greater than 50 hectares
• lakes that are used for supplying drinking water
• lakes that are of regional, local or scientific interest
River basin management plans and results of public consultation in LithuaniaPomcert
The document summarizes river basin management plans and public consultation efforts in Lithuania. It discusses the 4 river basin districts and classification of water bodies. Many water bodies are at risk due to pollution from agriculture, wastewater, and hydromorphological alterations. Measures were developed to address these issues and public consultation included seminars, information campaigns, and making preliminary plans available online. However, public interest remains low due to lack of responsibility felt by the public, technical language used, and lack of participation culture. Continued consultation is needed to improve participation and awareness.
1) The document discusses the status of implementation of EU water policies in member countries. It focuses on the Water Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
2) Based on 2009 data, only 43% of water bodies showed good ecological status, short of the 53% target for 2015. Progress has been modest and more integrated implementation is still needed.
3) Regarding the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, collection systems are largely in place but some EU-13 countries still need to meet obligations for secondary/biological treatment, especially in sensitive areas. Compliance in large cities has improved but work remains for sensitive areas.
This document discusses river basin management planning in the Severn Estuary region. It provides an overview of the current status of water bodies, noting that 40% have achieved good status with the objectives to increase that to 57% by 2021 and beyond. Partnership working through a catchment based approach is key to planning. River basin planning encourages shared decision making and delivery between partners. The document outlines the river basin planning timetable and lists resources for further information.
The document discusses the importance of monitoring land-ocean carbon fluxes at a pan-European scale. It notes that while there is a significant amount of existing data on carbon fluxes, the data is scattered and not standardized. The document recommends establishing a coordinated monitoring network that builds on existing water quality monitoring networks to regularly measure carbon and other parameters in Europe's major rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. Targeted process studies and numerical modeling could help extrapolate the monitoring data and further scientific understanding of carbon fluxes across the land-ocean continuum.
This presentation was given at the EPA’s National Water Event 2019, which took place on 29 and 30 May 2019 in Galway. This presentation by Professor Michael Bruen from UCD is on the Incorporation of ecosystem services values into the intergrated Management of Irish freshwater resources
The Global Programme of Action (GPA) aims to protect the marine environment from land-based pollution through a global, regional, and national approach. The GPA focuses on preventing degradation from activities like wastewater discharge and habitat destruction. It is a non-binding agreement adopted in 1995 that provides guidance to countries on reducing pollution from sources like sewage, heavy metals, and sediment. The GPA also promotes integrated management of coastal and river basin areas to protect the many benefits people derive from coastal and marine ecosystems.
The Global Programme of Action (GPA) aims to protect the marine environment from land-based pollution through a global, regional, and national approach. The GPA focuses on preventing degradation from activities like wastewater discharge and habitat destruction. It is a non-binding agreement adopted in 1995 that provides guidance to countries on reducing pollution from sources like sewage, heavy metals, and sediment. The GPA also promotes integrated management of coastal and river basin areas to protect the many benefits people derive from coastal and marine ecosystems.
Methodologies to Measure Nutrient Reduction and to Aggregate Results at the P...Iwl Pcu
Ramesh Kanwar
Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA
and
Aaron Zazueta and Jitendra Srivastava
Global Environmental Facility and the World Bank
1818 H St. NW Washington D.C. 20433, USA
CONTENTS
A. Introduction – major sources of nonpoint source pollution
B. Key motivators for monitoring – Hypoxia/regulations/EU Nitrate Directive
C. Objectives of nutrient reduction programs
D. Key water quality or stress indicators for assessment nutrient reduction
E. Water quality laws or standards for nutrients for water bodies
F. What is current status of science on nutrient reduction? What do we know?
F. Developing methods for assessment – local, country, & global level
G. Analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data – use of models
H. Using Romania example to move from pilot level on to national level as country is willing to borrow 50 m euros to conduct national level assessment
H. Discussion
Presented at the Black Sea – Danube Regional Conference on Nutrient Pollution Control in Chisinau, Moldova – October 2006
The document discusses key challenges and the status of water reforms in Eastern Partnership countries based on regional trends and baseline indicators. It finds that while countries have made progress in adopting international agreements and developing river basin management plans, challenges remain in fully implementing policies on the ground. Areas identified for further capacity building include strengthening monitoring systems, improving economic regulation of water, and increasing cross-border cooperation on shared water resources. The EUWI+ initiative aims to help countries address these challenges and better align their water management practices with EU standards.
This document provides guidance on ensuring clean drinking water onboard ships. It discusses the importance of clean drinking water and outlines regulatory requirements. It recommends regular sampling and testing of water depending on the source, such as annually for produced water or every time for bunkered water of unknown quality. Testing should check for indicator parameters, inorganic and organic contaminants, and microorganisms. The thresholds for acceptable levels are listed in an annex. Special testing is also recommended after work on water systems or if contamination is suspected. Proper control and monitoring of water quality is necessary to provide crew with clean drinking water and comply with regulations.
The EPA Catchments Unit held its 2018 annual Catchment Management Network Meeting on 14 November. All our local authorities and many other public bodies are invited to this meeting to talk about how to protect and improve Ireland's waters.
International Cooperation in Water Management and Pollution Control in the Da...Iwl Pcu
The document discusses international cooperation in water management and pollution control in the Danube River Basin. It summarizes the objectives of the Danube River Protection Convention, which includes ensuring sustainable water management, pollution control, flood control, and reducing pollution loads to the Black Sea. The key organizations established to implement the convention are the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River and its expert groups that coordinate monitoring, emission controls, and accident prevention. Projects under the Joint Action Programme and with UNDP/GEF aim to reduce nutrient loads and strengthen transboundary cooperation in the basin.
International Cooperation in Water Management and Pollution Control in the Da...Iwl Pcu
The Danube River Basin,a cultural and historical centre of Europe. The Danube River Protection Convention is a legal frame for co-operation to assure the protection of water and ecological resources and their sustainable use in the Danube River Basin.
The Puget Sound Partnership's 2015 State of the Sound report shows mixed results in recovery efforts in Puget Sound. Stephanie Suter shared the results at the January 2016 NRC meeting.
SLIPP All-Committee Meeting: Water Quality Update 12-April-2012Erin Vieira
- The Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP) coordinated the first year of water quality monitoring in Shuswap Lake.
- Monitoring was conducted by multiple agencies and covered nutrient conditions, algae blooms, drinking water intakes, beaches, and tributary loadings.
- Preliminary results from 2011 show slightly increased organic nitrogen and phosphorus levels compared to historic data. Large tributaries contributed higher nutrient loads than smaller streams.
- The 2012/13 monitoring plan under SLIPP proposes continuing monitoring of nutrient levels, algae blooms, tributary loadings, and investigation of sources of contamination near
Natural England is responsible for protecting England's natural environment and works to implement the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD). Some of its activities include designating protected sites, providing funding and expertise for conservation projects, and advising on agriculture and water quality issues. It is challenging to improve conditions of freshwater habitats by WFD deadlines due to long recovery times. However, Natural England is undertaking various programs with partners like river restoration projects, catchment management initiatives, and agri-environment schemes to make progress toward WFD objectives.
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Morgan Freeman Net Worth: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Legendary Actor’s W...greendigital
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Introduction to Morgan Freeman Net Worth
Morgan Freeman net worth is a testament to his enduring career and diverse portfolio of income streams. As of 2024, Freeman's estimated net worth is a staggering $250 million. This impressive figure reflects his earnings from acting and his ventures in directing, producing, and other business endeavors. Understanding the factors contributing to Morgan Freeman net worth provides a window into the financial success of one of Hollywood's most esteemed figures.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Childhood and Early Influences
Morgan Freeman was born on June 1, 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee. Raised in a modest household, Freeman's early life marked by economic challenges. Despite these hardships, Freeman was passionate about acting from a young age. His early exposure to the arts and innate talent set the stage for his future career.
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Freeman's path to stardom was with obstacles. He spent several years honing his craft in theater, television, and minor film roles. His big break came with the 1987 film Street Smart. where his performance earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination. This role marked a turning point. paving the way for future opportunities and contributing to Morgan Freeman net worth.
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Freeman's career trajectory took a decisive turn with standout performances in films such as Driving Miss Daisy (1989), Glory (1989), and The Shawshank Redemption (1994). These roles showcased his acting prowess and solidified his status as a leading man in Hollywood. Each film was a commercial success, contributing to Morgan Freeman net worth.
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2. In general it is about the Water Framework Directive.
You have already heard about WFD? Great!
If not, here is some information:
The WFD aims to unify the European water policy by providing a framework for the protection of surface water, coastal and transitional waters as well as for groundwater.
Goal: A good ecological and chemical status of European surface waters and groundwater .
What is the game about?
3. Implementation of the WFD
2003
Implementation in national law
2004 Inventory
2006 Monitoring
2009
Establishment and Publishing of River Basin Management Plans
2012
Implementation of River Basin Management Plans
2015
Achievement of goals
Steps to take until the year 2015
4. River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs)
What is it?
Plans are a requirement of the Water Framework Directive and a means of
achieving the protection, improvement and sustainable use of the water
environment across Europe. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Basin_Management_Plans)
Some countries in Europe have already completed these plans, however some
are still not completed.
By the way, the deadline for submitting the RBMPs was in 2009 . . .!
5. How well do you know the water bodies in Europe and the status of implementation of the RBMPs? ...let’s find out.
6. Let’s get some basics down: We will use these symbols to represent the current status of implementation and the quality of water:
Good
Moderate
Poor and Bad
Make sure you keep track of your points during the game. If you get it right, you will get 3 points, and if you get it wrong, you get -1 point.
Always click on the “ ” button to return to the map.
Once you finished all countries click Good luck!
7. Explanation of the assignment to a face symbol:
Implementation:
= complete RBMP was reported
= incomplete RBMP was reported
= RBMP not reported or the reported documents are not meeting the requirements
Water quality:
% of water bodies having a high or good ecological status
= > 60%
= 40-60%
= <40%
For additional information visit the website of the European Commission:
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/water/participation/map_mc/map.htm
Additional Information:
8. Select a country to begin the quiz!
UK
Denmark
Ireland
Germany
Spain
Portugal
Italy
Finland
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Poland
France
Sweden
Norway
Austria
Netherland
Belgium
Greece
Bulgaria
Romania
Croatia
Slovenia
Slovakia
Hungary
Czech Republik
Macedonia
Serbia
Albania
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Iceland
Belarus
9. Status of Implementation of the RBMP: Water Quality:
The United Kingdom
The UK has identified 16 river basin districts. There are 11 in England and Wales, 3 in Scotland and 4 in Northern Ireland (including 3 international RBDs). One river basin district, Solway Tweed, is in both England and Scotland.
10. The consultation process is completed. The UK has done a great job so far in following the direction of the River Basin Management Plans. They have been very compliant and have provided detailed information on the water bodies in the UK.
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11. The consultation process is completed. The UK has done a great job so far in following the direction of the River Basin Management Plans. They have been very compliant and have provided detailed information on the water bodies in the UK.
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12. In England and Wales about 40% of the water bodies have a good or high ecological status. Assessment methods for the classification of ecological status are fully developed for all biological quality elements in river and coastal waters, but are not developed for fish in lakes. Phytoplankton has not been developed for transitional waters across the UK.
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13. In England and Wales about 40% of the water bodies have a good or high ecological status. Assessment methods for the classification of ecological status are fully developed for all biological quality elements in river and coastal waters, but are not developed for fish in lakes. Phytoplankton has not been developed for transitional waters across the UK.
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14. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
Denmark
Denmark has four river basin districts (River Basin District I : Jylland and Fyn, River Basin District 2 : Sjaelland, River Basin District 3 : Bornholm, River Basin District 4 : International RBD ).
15. Denmark takes a narrow approach to water services. The polluter pays principle is applied for wastewater treatment and water supply with 100 % of the funding of the service provided by users, but there is no information about cost recovery for other water services (e.g. for water used for irrigation and directly abstracted from the source by farmers).
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16. Denmark takes a narrow approach to water services. The polluter pays principle is applied for wastewater treatment and water supply with 100 % of the funding of the service provided by users, but there is no information about cost recovery for other water services (e.g. for water used for irrigation and directly abstracted from the source by farmers).
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17. In Denmark less than 30% of the water bodies have a good or high ecological status. It has a national approach to the assessment of ecological status. Comparison between the RBMPs and the 2009 WFD implementation report for Danish
methods shows that fewer methods are available now, however Danish authorities have clarified that new assessment methods are in development.
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18. In Denmark less than 30% of the water bodies have a good or high ecological status. It has a national approach to the assessment of ecological status. Comparison between the RBMPs and the 2009 WFD implementation report for Danish
methods shows that fewer methods are available now, however Danish authorities have clarified that new assessment methods are in development.
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19. Status of Implementation of the RBMP: Water Quality:
Ireland
Ireland has 7 river basin districts, out of which 3 are international RBDs and sharing water courses with Northern Ireland.
20. The RBMPs were adopted on 6 July 2010. Discussions are underway to change the administrative arrangements.
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The RBMPs were adopted on 6 July 2010. Discussions are underway to change the administrative arrangements.
22. Over 50% of the water bodies have a good or high ecological status. A method for assessing acidification status using macroinvertebrates in lakes will be adopted and a method for trophic status using macroinvertebrates is still in development. It is not clear if methods for phytoplankton and benthic invertebrates in transitional waters will be developed
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23. Over 50% of the water bodies have a good or high ecological status. A method for assessing acidification status using macroinvertebrates in lakes will be adopted and a method for trophic status using macroinvertebrates is still in development. It is not clear if methods for phytoplankton and benthic invertebrates in transitional waters will be developed
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24. Status of Implementation of the RBMP: Water Quality:
Germany
Germany has 10 river basin districts, 6 of which are international sharing water courses with Denmark to the north, Poland and Czech Republic to the east, Austria, Switzerland and France to the south and southeast and Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands to the west.
25. Some Länder worked together to submit one plan, while other
Länder produced individual plans for the same basin, sometimes to varying degrees of detail. The result of these differences is only a patchwork of information on how the WFD is being implemented.
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Some Länder worked together to submit one plan, while other
Länder produced individual plans for the same basin, sometimes to varying degree of detail. The result of these differences is only a patchwork of information on how the WFD is being implemented.
27. There was noticeable improvement when the situation on ecological assessment methods available for Germany in 2007 was compared to the assessment methods reported in all available DE RBMPs.
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28. There was noticeable improvement when the situation on ecological assessment methods available for Germany in 2007 was compared to the assessment methods reported in all
available DE RBMPs.
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29. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
Spain
Spain has 25 river basin districts, 6 of which are international sharing water courses with France to the northeast and Portugal to the west.
30. With the exception of the River Basin District of Distrito Fluvial de Catalonia (ES100), Spain has not reported RBMPs to the Commission.
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With the exception of the River Basin District of Distrito Fluvial de Catalonia (ES100), Spain has not reported RBMPs to the Commission.
32. Assessment methods are reported to be fully developed for all biological quality elements in lakes and transitional water, however, it is not clear if this is the case. Assessment methods are partly developed for biological quality elements for all or some in rivers and coastal waters.
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33. Assessment methods are reported to be fully developed for all biological quality elements in lakes and transitional water, however, it is not clear if this is the case. Assessment methods are partly developed for biological quality elements for all or some in rivers and coastal waters.
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34. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
Belgium
Belgium belongs to 4 international river basin districts sharing water courses with the Netherlands, France, Luxemburg and Germany.
35. Only the two RBMPs of the Flemish Region and the Federal plan on the coastal waters have been adopted and reported.
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Only the two RBMPs of the Flemish Region and the Federal plan on the coastal waters have been adopted and reported.
37. 80% of the natural surface water bodies of Belgium have a poor or bad ecological status! The other 20% have a moderate status.
Regarding the supporting elements for the biological assessment, class boundaries have been set for physico- chemical quality elements although it is not clear from the RBMP how these are related to the BQE classes.
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38. 80% of the natural surface water bodies of Belgium have a poor or bad ecological status! The other 20% have a moderate status.
Regarding the supporting elements for the biological assessment, class boundaries have been set for physico- chemical quality elements although it is not clear from the RBMP how these are related to the BQE classes.
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39. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
Portugal
Portugal has 10 river basin districts (8 in mainland Portugal, 1 in the Azores archipelago and 1 in Madeira archipelago), 4 of which (Minho, Douro, Tejo and Guadiana) are international sharing water courses with Spain.
40. Portugal has not reported RBMPs to the Commission. All the 8 RBMPs of Continental Portugal, and the RBMP of the Azores started Public Consultation in the second semester of 2011.
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Portugal has not reported RBMPs to the Commission. All the 8 RBMPs of Continental Portugal, and the RBMP of the Azores started Public Consultation in the second semester of 2011.
42. A court ruling has been issued against Portugal by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the failure to adopt and report River Basin Management Plans for all of their respective River Basin Districts.
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43. A court ruling has been issued against Portugal by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the failure to adopt and report River Basin Management Plans for all of their respective River Basin Districts.
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44. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
The Netherlands
The Netherlands have 4 river basin districts, all of which are international sharing water courses with Belgium, France, Luxemburg, Germany.
45. In the Netherlands, the WFD River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) were adopted by the government on the 27 November 2009.
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In the Netherlands, the WFD River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) were adopted by the government on the 27 November 2009.
47. 66.7% of the natural surface water bodies of the Netherlands have moderate ecological status! None of the water bodies have a good or high status nor a bad one. Almost a third are unknown!
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48. 66.7% of the natural surface water bodies of the Netherlands have moderate ecological status! None of the water bodies have a good or high status nor a bad one. Almost a third are unknown!
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49. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
Italy
Italy has 8 river basin districts, 2 of which are international sharing water courses with France to the west, Switzerland and Austria to the north and Slovenia to the east.
50. In Italy, each RBMP was adopted by the ‘permanent institutional conference’ of the RBD Authority on 24 February 2010.
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In Italy, each RBMP was adopted by the ‘permanent institutional conference’ of the RBD Authority on 24 February 2010.
52. Many RBMPs refer instead to the use of indices established under previous Italian legislation to determine ecological status: in particular, the SECA (Stato ecologico dei corsi d’acqua, ecological status of waterways), mainly for river
water bodies, which uses benthic macro-invertebrates as well as physico-chemical elements.
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53. Many RBMPs refer instead to the use of indices established under previous Italian legislation to determine ecological status: in particular, the SECA (Stato ecologico dei corsi d’acqua, ecological status of waterways), mainly for river
water bodies, which uses benthic macro-invertebrates as well as physico-chemical elements.
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54. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
Finland
Finland has 8 river basin districts, out of which 2 are international sharing water courses with Sweden to the west and Norway to the north. The Åland islands is one river basin district, with separate legislation and implementation.
55. All Finnish RBMPs were published on 10.12.2009, and reported to the Commission on 19.03.2010.
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56. All Finnish RBMPs were published on 10.12.2009, and reported to the Commission on 19.03.2010.
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57. The ecological status of natural water bodies is to a relatively large extent unknown, with up to 81.7 % of all water bodies in a northern RBDs like Oulujoki_Iijoki (FIVHA4). Ecological potential in heavily modified water bodies are relatively better assessed, but also here the more northern RBD area subject to a higher degree of uncertainty.
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58. The ecological status of natural water bodies is to a relatively large extent unknown, with up to 81.7 % of all water bodies in a northern RBDs like Oulujoki_Iijoki (FIVHA4). Ecological potential in heavily modified water bodies are relatively better assessed, but also here the more northern RBD area subject to a higher degree of uncertainty.
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59. Status of Implementation of the RBMP: Water Quality:
Estonia
Estonia has 3 river basin districts, out of which 2 are international sharing water courses with Russia to the east and Latvia to the south.
60. RBMPs for East-Estonia, West-Estonia and Koiva river basins were adopted by the Government on 1 April 2010. Updated information was reported in November 2012 and April 2011.
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61. RBMPs for East-Estonia, West-Estonia and Koiva river basins were adopted by the Government on 1 April 2010. Updated information was reported in November 2012 and April 2011.
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62. The ecological status of natural water bodies is fully known ; more than 70 % of all water bodies are in a high or good ecological status and 0% in a bad status.
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63. The ecological status of natural water bodies is fully known ; more than 70 % of all water bodies are in a high or good ecological status and 0% in a bad status.
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64. Status of Implementation of the RBMP: Water Quality:
France
France has identified 12 river basin districts, out of which 4 are overseas territories. Among the remaining 8, 6 have a land border with another European country, Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy or Spain.
65. In France, the River Basin Management Plans, called SDAGE (Schéma Directeur d'Aménagement et de Gestion des Eaux) were adopted in December 2009.
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66. In France, the River Basin Management Plans, called SDAGE (Schéma Directeur d'Aménagement et de Gestion des Eaux) were adopted in December 2009.
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67. Almost 35% of surface water bodies have been assessed as being in good ecological status, and 6.5% as being in high ecological status. However, 56.4% of surface water bodies are considered to be in less than good status (almost 40% in moderate, 12.5% in poor and just over 4% in bad status). There are just over 2% of French surface water bodies in unknown ecological status.
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68. Almost 35% of surface water bodies have been assessed as being in good ecological status, and 6.5% as being in high ecological status. However, 56.4% of surface water bodies are considered to be in less than good status (almost 40% in moderate, 12.5% in poor and just over 4% in bad status). There are just over 2% of French surface water bodies in unknown ecological status.
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69. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
Lithuania
Lithuania has 4 river basin districts, all of which are international. Nemuno RBD shares water courses with Byelorussia, Kaliningrad (Russia) and Poland. The other 3 - Dauguvos, Ventos and Lielupės - RBDs share water courses with Latvia.
70. The Nemunas RBMP and PoM were adopted by Government July 2010. The Lielupe, Venta and Dauguva RBMPs and PoMs were adopted by Government 17 November 2010. The RBMPs were reported to the Commission in two stages, whereby the last 3 RBMPs were reported in November 2010. Updates were provided to WISE until January 2011 and in January 2012.
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71. The Nemunas RBMP and PoM were adopted by Government July 2010. The Lielupe, Venta and Dauguva RBMPs and PoMs were adopted by Government 17 November 2010. The RBMPs were reported to the Commission in two stages, whereby the last 3 RBMPs were reported in November 2010. Updates were provided to WISE until January 2011 and in January 2012.
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72. The current ecological status or ecological potential is lower than good (more than 50 % of water bodies are in good ecological status and 0.4 % are in unknown status).
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73. Still needs to be changed: The current ecological status or ecological potential is lower than good (more than 50 percentage of water bodies are in good ecological status and 0.4 percentages are in unknown status
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74. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
Latvia
Latvia has 4 river basin districts, all of them are international sharing water courses – with Lithuania to the south, Byelorussia and Russia to the east and Estonia to the north.
75. The final version of the River basin district management plans was approved by the Order of the Minister of Environment on 6 May 2010. The RBMPs were reported to the Commission on 18 May 2010.
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76. The final version of the River basin district management plans was approved by the Order of the Minister of Environment on 6 May 2010. The RBMPs were reported to the Commission on 18 May 2010.
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77. 51% of the Latvian surface water bodies and almost all groundwater bodies are classified as having good or high status. Despite the shortcomings of the monitoring program and surface waters classification system the assessment correctly reflects the real situation.
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78. 51% of the Latvian surface water bodies and almost all groundwater bodies are classified as having good or high status. Despite the shortcomings of the monitoring program and surface waters classification system the assessment correctly reflects the real situation.
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79. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
Norway
Norway has 9 river basin districts, out of which 5 are international sharing water courses with Sweden, Finland and Russia to the east.
80. Norway transposed the Water Framework Directive (WFD) into national legislation (the Water Regulation) in January 2007, and performed a voluntary implementation of the WFD in selected sub-districts across the country from 2007 until 2009, thus gaining experience of river basin management planning and enabling Norway to take part in the sharing of experiences in the Common Implementation Strategy. Pilot River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) for the selected pilot sub-districts were adopted by the regional County Councils in 2009, and approved by the national Government in June 2010.
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81. Norway transposed the Water Framework Directive (WFD) into national legislation (the Water Regulation) in January 2007, and performed a voluntary implementation of the WFD in selected sub-districts across the country from 2007 until 2009, thus gaining experience of river basin management planning and enabling Norway to take part in the sharing of experiences in the Common Implementation Strategy. Pilot River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) for the selected pilot sub-districts were adopted by the regional County Councils in 2009, and approved by the national Government in June 2010.
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82. The current ecological status or ecological potential is lower than good (more than 40 percentage of water bodies are in good ecological status and 20 percentages are in unknown status).
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83. The current ecological status or ecological potential is lower than good (more than 40 percentage of water bodies are in good ecological status and 20 percentages are in unknown status)
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84. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
Poland
Poland has 10 river basin districts, out of which 8 are international sharing water courses with Russia to the north, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine to the east, Slovakia and Czech Republic to the south and Germany to the west.
85. All Polish RBMPs were adopted on 22 February 2011 by the Council of Ministers and subsequently published in the official journal. They were all reported to the Commission in July 2011.
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86. All Polish RBMPs were adopted on 22 February 2011 by the Council of Ministers and subsequently published in the official journal. They were all reported to the Commission in July 2011.
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87. The current ecological status of surface water bodies is likely very bad status (only 3 % of water bodies are in good ecological status and 83 % are in unknown status)
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88. The current ecological status of surface water bodies is likely very bad status (only 3 % of water bodies are in good ecological status and 83 % are in unknown status)
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89. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
Sweden
Sweden has designated 5 river basin districts, out of which 3 are international sharing water courses with Norway to the west and Finland to the east and north.
90. RBMPs were adopted on 15-18 December 2009 and reported to the Commission on 19.3.2010.
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91. RBMPs were adopted on 15-18 December 2009 and reported to the Commission on 19.3.2010.
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92. The current ecological status of surface water bodies is lower than status (more than 55 percentage of water bodies are in good ecological status and 0 percentages are in unknown status).
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93. The current ecological status of surface water bodies is lower than status (more than 55 percentage of water bodies are in good ecological status and 0 percentages are in unknown status)
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94. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
Austria
Austria has three river basin districts (Danube, Elbe, Rhine), all of which are international sharing water courses with Czech Republic to the north, Germany to the north-east, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west and Slovenia to the south.
95. Austria adopted its River Basin Management Plans (RBMP) for the Danube, Rhine and Elbe main River Basin Districts in March 2010 and reported additional information on these to the
Commission in January 2012.
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96. Austria adopted its River Basin Management Plans (RBMP) for the Danube, Rhine and Elbe main River Basin Districts in March 2010 and reported additional information on these to the Commission in January 2012.
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97. Just 43.6 % of the natural surface water bodies of Austria have a high or good ecological status.
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98. Just 43.6 % of the natural surface water bodies of Austria have a high or good ecological status.
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99. Status of Implementation of the RBMP: Water Quality:
Bulgaria
Bulgaria has 4 river basins, 3 of which are international sharing water courses with Greece and Turkey to the south, Romania to the north (Danube River is the border), Serbia and Former Yugoslavia Republic of Macedonia to the west and one national river basin - Black Sea RBD..
100. In Bulgaria the river basin management plans were adopted by an order of the Minister of Environment and Water dated March 22, 2010.
A common strength for Bulgaria’s RBMPs is that the RBMPs are well structured and they present a good basis for further development in the next planning cycles. Significant efforts
were made to secure the participation of the public in the process of development of the RBMP.
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101. In Bulgaria the river basin management plans were adopted by an order of the Minister of Environment and Water dated March 22, 2010.
A common strength for Bulgaria’s RBMPs is that the RBMPs are well structured and they present a good basis for further development in the next planning cycles. Significant efforts
were made to secure the participation of the public in the process of development of the RBMP.
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102. Almost 40 % of all surface water bodies in Bulgaria have been assessed as being at good ecological status and nearly 5% are at high status. One fourth of the surface water bodies are
in poor or bad status.
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103. Almost 40 % of all surface water bodies in Bulgaria have been assessed as being at good ecological status and nearly 5% are at high status. One fourth of the surface water bodies are
in poor or bad status.
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104. Status of Implementation of the RBMP: Water Quality:
Romania
Romania has 1 river basin district, which has international sharing water courses with Serbia to the south- west, Bulgaria to the south, Hungary to the west, Ukraine to the north and Moldova to the north-east.
105. The Danube River Basin Management Plan (RBMP)
was adopted by a Governmental Decision on 26/01/2011. The RBMP was reported to the Commission on 18/03/2011.
A common strength for Romania’s RBMP is that it identifies the major sources of pollution and the monitoring programe
is continuously adjusted. The RBMP was set up based on strong stakeholder involvement and good coordination at international level with EU Member States and third countries under the framework of the International Commission for the Protection of Danube River.
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106. The Danube River Basin Management Plan (RBMP)
was adopted by a Governmental Decision on 26/01/2011. The RBMP was reported to the Commission on 18/03/2011.
A common strength for Romania’s RBMP is that it identifies the major sources of pollution and the monitoring programe
is continuously adjusted. The RBMP was set up based on strong stakeholder involvement and good coordination at international level with EU Member States and third countries under the framework of the International Commission for the Protection of Danube River.
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107. 64% of all surface water bodies in Romania have been assessed as being at good or better ecological status. Only less than 2% of the surface water bodies are assessed as being of poor or bad ecological status.
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108. 64% of all surface water bodies in Romania have been assessed as being at good or better ecological status.
Only less than 2% of the surface water bodies are assessed
as being of poor or bad ecological status.
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109. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
Greece
Greece has 14 river basin districts, out of which 5 are international sharing water courses with Albania, Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north and Turkey to the east.
110. Greece did not report any River Basin Management Plans in time for the 2012 Commission assessment. In 2013, 8 of the 14 RBMPs were adopted. The others are still pending.
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111. Greece did not report any River Basin Management Plans in time for the 2012 Commission assessment. In 2013, 8 of the 14 RBMPs were adopted. The others are still pending.
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112. No data because of the absence of River Basin Management Plans .
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113. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
Croatia
Croatia has two river basin districts, both of which are international.
114. The Commission assessment of the Croatian River Basin Management Plans is ongoing.
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115. The Commission assessment of the Croatian River Basin Management Plans is ongoing.
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116. Honestly we don´t know because the River Basin Management Plans are available online only in Croatian!
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117. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
Hungary
Hungary has 1 river basin district, which is an international water course - the Danube - shared with Slovakia to the north, Austria and Germany to the west, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine to the south and east.
118. The National River Basin Management Plan was adopted by the Hungarian Government on 21 May 2010. Due to formal legal mandate reasons the Governmental Decision was later repealed and the RBMP, with unchanged content, was newly adopted on 23 February 2012.
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119. The National River Basin Management Plan was adopted by the Hungarian Government on 21 May 2010. Due to formal legal mandate reasons the Governmental Decision was later repealed and the RBMP, with unchanged content, was newly adopted on 23 February 2012.
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120. 11% of the surface water bodies are in good ecological status in Hungary. More than half of the surface water bodies are in less than good status, while the ecological status of one third of the river water bodies and of nearly two thirds of the lake water bodies is unknown.
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121. 11% of the surface water bodies are in good ecological status in Hungary. More than half of the surface water bodies are in less than good status, while the ecological status of one third of the river water bodies and of nearly two thirds of the lake water bodies is unknown.
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122. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
Czech Republik
The Czech Republic has 3 river basin districts, all of which are international sharing water courses with Poland to the north, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south and Germany to the south-west and north-west.
123. RBMPs in the Czech Republic were prepared on three levels: A Plans –International RBMPs; B Plans –National RBMPs; C Plans –Sub-basin RBMPs. As well as the National RBMPs, International RBMPs and Sub- basin RBMPs were also adopted.
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124. RBMPs in the Czech Republic were prepared on three levels:
A Plans –International RBMPs;
B Plans –National RBMPs;
C Plans –Sub-basin RBMPs.
As well as the National RBMPs, International RBMPs and Sub- basin RBMPs were also adopted.
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125. More than 60% of the natural surface water bodies have a poor ecological status! About 20% have a good status and another 17% a moderate status.
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126. More than 60% of the natural surface water bodies have a poor ecological status! About 20% have a good status and another 17% a moderate status.
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127. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
Slovenia
Slovenia has 2 river basin districts, one of which is an international sharing water course with Austria to the north and Hungary to the East.
128. Slovenia prepared RBMPs for both RBDs as one document entitled 'The RBMP for Danube RBD and North Adriatic RBD 2009-2015' which was officially adopted on 27 July 2011, after the deadline indicated in WFD.
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129. Slovenia prepared RBMPs for both RBDs as one document entitled 'The RBMP for Danube RBD and North Adriatic RBD 2009-2015' which was officially adopted on 27 July 2011, after the deadline indicated in WFD.
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130. There are 132 surface water bodies delineated in Slovenia. More than half of all surface water bodies in Slovenia have been assessed as being at good ecological status and 8% are at high status. Only less than 7% of the surface water bodies are of poor or bad status.
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131. There are 132 surface water bodies delineated in Slovenia. More than half of all surface water bodies in Slovenia have been assessed as being at good ecological status and 8% are at high status. Only less than 7% of the surface water bodies are of poor or bad status.
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132. Status of Implementation of the RBMP:
Water Quality:
Slovakia
Slovakia has 2 river basin districts, both of which are international sharing water courses with Austria to the west, Poland and Czech Republic to the north and Hungary to the South.
133. The Slovakia reported one river basin management plan (RBMP) covering both, the Danube and the Vistula River Basin Districts. The RBMP was reported to the Commission on
23 April 2010.
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134. The Slovakia reported one river basin management plan (RBMP) covering both, the Danube and the Vistula River Basin Districts. The RBMP was reported to the Commission on
23 April 2010.
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135. Over 50% of the natural surface water have a high or good ecological status.
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136. Over 50% of the natural surface water have a high or good ecological status.
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137. Congratulations, you’re almost done…
Please ask your instructor to send your score to the Big Jump:
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Now that you know more about the general status of rivers in Europe, what about your own river, and that of your friends and partners? Go to module letter writing . . .
138. These Balkan countries are not part of the WFD, but . . .
They also have rivers which need to be protected.
In fact, some of the remaining wild rivers of Europe are currently at risk here!
So we should not forget about these countries in the blue heart of Europe.
For additional information please visit this website:
http://www.balkanrivers.net/en/tags/campaign-events
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139. Explanation of the assignment to a face symbol: Implementation: = complete RBMP was reported = incomplete RBMP was reported = RBMP not reported or the reported documents are not meeting the requirements Water quality: % of water bodies having a high or good ecological status = > 60% = 40-60% = <40% For additional information visit the website of the European Commission: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/water/participation/map_mc/map.htm
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