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More information: http://www.euwipluseast.eu/
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- Major sources of water include surface water sources like dams and canals totaling 38,100 MCM, and groundwater sources totaling 17,500 MCM.
- Innovative approaches taken by Gujarat include water conservation efforts, micro irrigation projects, participatory irrigation management, and inter-basin water transfer projects.
- Notable projects include S
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Sixteen beautiful lakes and ponds of crystal blue-green color are lined one below the other in the forested mountain region of Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. The lakes are filled with water from many streams and brooks and connected by foamy cascades and murmuring waterfalls. Plitvice Lakes National Park, declared in 1949, is considered one of the prettiest natural attractions in Europe.
The document summarizes a network analysis of the conceptual grid of streets in the Reston Transit Station Areas. The analysis evaluated the street network needed to support traffic conditions and a walkable/bikeable environment given future development around three Metrorail stations. It identified roadway features and mitigation measures like turn lanes and signals to achieve acceptable traffic levels. The completed study will provide a cost-effective street network requiring minimal land while addressing future travel demand consistent with Reston's Master Plan.
This document provides information about a proposed Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST) referendum in Liberty County, Georgia. Key details include:
- The tax would be up to 1% for a maximum of 5 years to fund transportation projects.
- 30% of funds must be spent on statewide strategic transportation plan projects.
- If approved, it would raise an estimated $54 million total for transportation purposes through a combination of the sales tax and bond issuances by Liberty County and the City of Hinesville.
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The document provides an overview of water resources management in the state of Gujarat, India. Some key points:
- Gujarat has a total geographical area of 19.6 million hectares and culturable area of 12.4 million hectares. The state's ultimate irrigation potential is 6.75 million hectares.
- Major sources of water include surface water sources like dams and canals totaling 38,100 MCM, and groundwater sources totaling 17,500 MCM.
- Innovative approaches taken by Gujarat include water conservation efforts, micro irrigation projects, participatory irrigation management, and inter-basin water transfer projects.
- Notable projects include S
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The document summarizes information about river basin management for the Hrazdan River Basin in Armenia. It discusses how the EU Water Framework Directive is being implemented to improve water resource management through the development of a river basin management plan for the Hrazdan River Basin. Stakeholder participation, including local communities and NGOs, is emphasized in developing and updating the management plan to address issues like water pollution, infrastructure needs, and monitoring. The management plan framework includes characterizing the river basin, drafting the plan, public involvement, and approval and implementation of the plan with the goal of having additional plans ready for adoption by 2020.
The document summarizes information about management of the Dnieper River Basin in Belarus, including that it follows the principles of the European Water Framework Directive, has a river basin management plan to coordinate water resource management through stakeholder participation, and aims to achieve good water quality and sustainable water use by 2024 through implementing measures outlined in the management plan.
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Armenia is a landlocked country located in the Caucasus region between Europe and Asia. It has a population of 3 million and its capital and largest city is Yerevan. Key points about Armenia's water resources include:
- Surface and groundwater pollution is an issue requiring monitoring and combating measures.
- Major rivers include the Araks and Akhuryan, and Lake Sevan is a major freshwater source, though it faces threats from pollution and requires restoration efforts.
- Investment is needed to restore or construct new wastewater treatment facilities to address untreated sewage pollution of water bodies.
- Monitoring of water quality and quantity is conducted by various state organizations and NGOs play a role in management
The document summarizes a water management program funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and implemented in cooperation with various partners in Central Asia between 2009-2017. The program aimed to develop practical approaches for sustainable regional water management in Central Asia. It supported projects in river basins to rehabilitate irrigation infrastructure, improve hydrological monitoring, establish basin management plans, and facilitate transboundary cooperation. The program also included an EU-funded component to build institutional capacity for integrated water resources management and increase public participation in the water sector in several Central Asian countries.
1. The document is a feasibility study and design for upgrading the Tuul and Selbe rivers in Mongolia to address environmental issues.
2. It outlines the scope of the project along the Tuul river basin and its tributaries. Key issues addressed are surface water pollution, drinking water access, and flood risks.
3. The proposed measures include improving wastewater treatment, creating parks and recreation areas along the rivers, installing flood protections, and ensuring a sustainable long-term water supply for communities.
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.
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4 July 2018
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GWP CACENA presentation by Ms. Chkhobadze in Urgench, October 2014 engGWP CACENA
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Lake Peipsi/River Narva basin – working together on the new Eastern border of...Iwl Pcu
Objective: Organisation of comprehensive co-operation, the same understanding of problems and the same targets.
Systematical exchange of information about situation in water management and water quality.
Approaching of principles and criteria about situation of water bodies.
Joint monitoring on Lake Peipsi and on Narva reservoir based on agreed monitoring programme.
Elaboration of water management plans in both side.
Lake Peipsi/River Narva basin – working together on the new Eastern border of...Iwl Pcu
Objective: Organisation of comprehensive co-operation, the same understanding of problems and the same targets.
Systematical exchange of information about situation in water management and water quality.
Approaching of principles and criteria about situation of water bodies.
Joint monitoring on Lake Peipsi and on Narva reservoir based on agreed monitoring programme.
Elaboration of water management plans in both side.
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- Major rivers include the Araks and Akhuryan, and Lake Sevan is a major freshwater source, though it faces threats from pollution and requires restoration efforts.
- Investment is needed to restore or construct new wastewater treatment facilities to address untreated sewage pollution of water bodies.
- Monitoring of water quality and quantity is conducted by various state organizations and NGOs play a role in management
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The document discusses common guidelines for the use of small hydropower (SHP) in the Alpine region. It begins by providing context on the Alpine Convention framework, which aims to protect the Alps through international cooperation. It then presents examples of strategic planning approaches for hydropower development from various Alpine communities. Finally, it proposes a two-level procedure for assessing new SHP installations that involves both a regional strategic planning process and local project assessments. The goal is to balance renewable energy and environmental protection objectives.
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The document discusses integrated water resources management (IWRM) in Central Asia and the Caucasus region. It notes that the region can be divided into the Southern Caucasus (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia) and Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia). The main goal of the regional water partnership is to promote IWRM principles and support countries' efforts to implement IWRM at regional, national and local levels. Uzbekistan is a leader in implementing IWRM principles, applying them to over 1 million hectares of land and achieving annual water savings of 200 million cubic meters while increasing farm water productivity by 15-20%. The document calls
Lake Peipsi/River Narva basin – working together on the new Eastern border of...Iwl Pcu
Objective: Organisation of comprehensive co-operation, the same understanding of problems and the same targets.
Systematical exchange of information about situation in water management and water quality.
Approaching of principles and criteria about situation of water bodies.
Joint monitoring on Lake Peipsi and on Narva reservoir based on agreed monitoring programme.
Elaboration of water management plans in both side.
Lake Peipsi/River Narva basin – working together on the new Eastern border of...Iwl Pcu
Objective: Organisation of comprehensive co-operation, the same understanding of problems and the same targets.
Systematical exchange of information about situation in water management and water quality.
Approaching of principles and criteria about situation of water bodies.
Joint monitoring on Lake Peipsi and on Narva reservoir based on agreed monitoring programme.
Elaboration of water management plans in both side.
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2. Sevan River basin Factsheet - Armenia
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European Water Framework Directive, an
innovative approach to water protection,
Water resource management through River
basin management plan,
Active participation of all players concerned,
including NGOs and local communities, in
water management activities.
River Basin districts
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http://www.euwipluseast.eu
million inhabitants
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European Union Water Initiative for
Eastern Partnership EUWI+
support Water Policy Reforms
to improve Water Resources Management
with the Water Framework Directive (WFD)
6 countries
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million m3 abstracted per year
284.9 from surface water sources : 265.4 mln. m3 or 93.2%
from groundwater sources: 19.5 mln m3 or 6.8%
are drinking water losses due to the poor
condition of water supply system.
60%
Water Needs – Quantity & Quality
55%
of water monitoring sites are good quality, but all
water resources are not enough monitored
Monitoring networks of the quality
and quantity of surface and
groundwater, as well as the
frequency of observations and a list
of parameters should be revised in
accordance with the rules and
regulations of the EU Water
Framework Directive18% of all surface water bodies will have difficulty to
reach a good quality.
4 of 6 of groundwater bodies have good quality,
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urban wastewater is not collected neither treated.
~73%
Mining activities in Sotk, one of the sources of non-point pollution.
Diffuse mine water impacts water quality of Sotk and Masrik Rivers due to the
high concentration of heavy metals.
Pressures - Pollution
Diffuse pollutions from agriculture
• The most cultivated lands are located in the Masrik, Gavaraget
and Argichi River Basins.
• Livestock production is centralised mainly in Masrik, Argichi,
Gavaraget and Martuni River Basins.
Fish farms are mainly located in the Gavaraget,
Karchaghbyur, Argichi and Martuni river basins.
12,634 thousand m3 total annual permitted water use for
fish farms
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Pollution of water from municipal wastewater
absence of sewerage network in all rural
communities and in some districts of the towns.
Disturbance of aquatic life, excessive transfers of
Lake Sevan’s water through Sevan-Hrazdan Cascade
for generation of hydropower and irrigation.
Main characterizations
Water pollution by agriculture
(fertilizers, manure).
Lack of monitoring data on the
quality and quantity of water.
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Water for the future – Main challenges
Improve drinking water supply and
domestic wastewater discharge
systems.
Assess the ecological status of Sevan Lake and its
watershed ecosystem with chemical, biological and
quantitative monitoring development.
Prevent surface and ground waters
pollution by domestic and agriculture
wastewater discharge.
Protect and ensure efficient use of
water resources by management
& control. Prevent the overuse of
Sevan Lake water.
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The river basin in the future
Sustainable agriculture and modernized irrigation
systems
Developed tourism infrastructure with emphasis on
rural tourism
Renewable energy production and energy
efficiency enhancement
Sustainable ecosystem of the Lake Sevan
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EUWI+ supports Armenian water Institutions
to elaborate and update their river basin
management plans with
Latest EU methodologies
Accredited equipment for laboratories
Capacity building of experts and
stakeholders
Knowledge transfer and regional
exchange of practices.
River Basin management Plan in Armenia
Characterisation
of the River basin
River Basin Management
Plan (RBMP)
WFD working
method
balance between Armenian regulation
and the European Water Framework
Directive,
river basin management plan = a
operative document with all
information on water, water uses,
pollution, objectives and programme of
measures
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Main challenges &
work programme
WHY?
Before final decisions, encourage
the active involvement of all
interested parties in the
implementation, production,
review and updating of the river
basin management plan (RBMP).
Draft River Basin
Management Plan
including Programme
of Measures
Plan approved by
authorities and
implemented
Public involvement - You are concerned as well!
2019
2020-
2026
2020
2026-
2032
2026
2025
every 6 yearsAll players concerned, including
authorities, NGOs, experts and
local communities, in water
management activities,
On WHAT? WHEN?WHO is consulted?
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