Implementation of the river basin management plan in selected river sub-basins in Slovakia

Introduction

Sound water management is one of the emerging challenges that cannot be resolved without an integrated approach. The project will contribute to the implementation of the 3rd RBMP for the Danube (2021-2027) in Slovakia through the implementation of measures to eliminate hydromorphological pressures.

Objectives

It addresses ecological targets of the Water Framework Directive and Habitats Directive via:

1. Management of protected areas
2. Sustainable forest and land management
3. Fishery management
4. Active measures to support natural reproduction of native fish species

The goal of the project is to transpose the identified solutions of the new Water Policy Conception (2021-2030 with prospects till 2050) through an integrated cooperation of public bodies and stakeholders.

Integration of Interests

The project aims to connect the often contradictory interests within the use of ecosystem services towards an integrated river basin management in the pilot sub-basins.

Proposed Actions

Proposed actions comprise expertise in several scientific disciplines such as:

• Hydrology
• Hydraulics
• Morphology
• Biology
• Water quality
• Engineering

Demonstration of Best Practices

This project will demonstrate integrated water resources management at a variety of scales, promoting and utilizing collaborative management and applying the demonstrated best practice examples to wider solutions on a countrywide level.