| projects-611 |
LIFE00 ENV/F/000614 |
PISYS |
Real-time management and operation of an urban sewage system in relation to the quality of the natural environmento |
LIFE |
Environment |
Waste water treatment |
2001-11-26 |
2005-10-31 |
Completed |
No data |
The general objective of the PISYS project was to demonstrate the environmental benefits related to the real time management of the flows in the treatment networks of an urban area based on a management strategy that included real time monitoring of the condition of the receiving medium and the quality of the effluent. The principle was to be demonstrated in the greater Metz area. The following results were expected: - Better protection of the natural environment (upgrading of the water quality of the river Seille from class 3, mediocre, to class 2, acceptable). - Safer purification networks so that, in the case of accidental pollution, both the quality of the release to the natural environment, and the quality and harmless nature of the by-products (particularly the mud) are maintained. - Better flow regulation in periods of rain, with reduced hazards in terms of safety and hygiene, both for the operators and the population. The project was to comprise four phases: 1. The installation of measurement stations on the river Seille up to its confluence with the Moselle, and measurement and alert stations at strategic points on the treatment network. 2. Validation and processing of data to assess the impact of the water released into the natural environment and to provide a warning in the case of station malfunction. 3. Implementation and assessment of the proposed strategies, including feasibility study on extending this type of approach to another urban area, Saarebrücken (Germany). 4. Dissemination of the experience acquired, with the publication of a decision-makers guide for sanitation systems operators and a technical, economic, and environmental analysis of the control concept. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE00-ENV-F-000614/real-time-management-and-operation-of-an-urban-sewage-system-in-relation-to-the-quality-of-the-natural-environmento |
Urban water', 'Rivers and estuaries' |
| projects-612 |
LIFE03 NAT/D/000005 |
Binnensalzstellen Thüringen |
Conservation and development of the inland salt marshes of Northern Thuringia |
LIFE |
Nature |
Grasslands,Coastal |
2003-09-01 |
2008-08-31 |
Completed |
€ 002 440 050.00 |
This LIFE Nature project sought to improve, enlarge and conserve the major inland or ‘continental’ salt marsh habitats. Its target was to expand their area to 110 ha by the end of the project. To achieve its overall objective, the project aimed to regain control over the water regime in the groundwater-dominated Esperstedter Ried basin in central Germany. Foreseen activities included the clearing of ditches and the construction or renovation of weirs. Such measures, and the construction of a connecting channel, would allow the development of saline habitats of varying humidity and conditions over a larger area. A preliminary measure required for these actions would be the purchase of land. After these interventions extensive grazing would need to be continued or introduced over the project area. Similarly, broad dissemination work would be needed to make the local population, tourists and guests of the nearby health resort aware of this very special habitat type. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE03-NAT-D-000005/conservation-and-development-of-the-inland-salt-marshes-of-northern-thuringia |
Wetlands', 'Groundwater' |
| projects-613 |
LIFE23-GIE-SI-LIFE2RIVERS/101148260 |
LIFE23-GIE-SI-LIFE2RIVERS |
Stimulating rivers restoration to enhance the quality of life |
LIFE |
Environmental Governance and Information |
Public and Stakeholders participation,Awareness raising - Information,Environmental training - Capacity building,Improved legislative compliance and enforcement,Market based instruments,Resilient communities,River basin management,Green infrastructure |
2024-09-02 |
2028-09-01 |
On going |
€ 002 245 102.00 |
The LIFE2RIVERS project aims to transform the perception and management of Slovenia's rivers, shifting from the current top-down, controlling approach to a co-creative river stewardship. The project team will raise awareness, build capacity and encourage all those involved to adopt a co-creative approach to river stewardship, in order to overcome the main barriers to better river management. Specifically, the project aims to: bring together scientists from different disciplines to study, work, share knowledge and cooperate to counter traditional misconception of rivers as purely physical structures build capacity and expertise in planning and implementing nature-based solutions (NbS) and river restoration measures set up communication channels between academia, decision makers, governmental officials and practitioners to ensure examples of NbS and river restoration are widely shared build the capacity of public officials and life scientists to participate in water governance processes enhance participation by academia, industry, government and citizens in a co-creative river stewardship model through raised awareness, understanding of and trust in NbS and river restoration establish a pilot demonstration for co-creative river planning and restoration in the Pšata river catchment area The project approach is in line with Slovenia’s 2nd RBMP, which prioritises green infrastructure and natural water retention measures for river restoration. It also supports the EU Water Framework Directive, the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, the Nature Restoration Law and the Climate Adaptation Strategy. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE23-GIE-SI-LIFE2RIVERS-101148260/stimulating-rivers-restoration-to-enhance-the-quality-of-life |
Rivers and estuaries' |
| projects-614 |
LIFE94 ENV/IT/000464 |
No data |
Monitoring and control of Arno river pollution in the leather manufacturing district. |
LIFE |
Environment |
Pollution control,Leather and Footwear |
1995-03-01 |
1997-11-29 |
Completed |
No data |
The Leather Manufacturing District represents the main source of industrial pollution in the Lower Arno Valley. In the period of minimum flow conditions, the effluents of the centralised waste water treatment plants of the District represent a consistent portion of the total river flowrate and contribute to the high pollution conditions of the river, which are transmitted directly to the river mouth. The objective of the present project is to set up a system to monitor and control pollution in the Lower Arno Valley. The main tasks of the project are as follows: 1. Set up of a Data bank supported by a Geographic Information System (Arc-Info) already available to the proposers and users of the project. 2. Development of a dynamic model of river quality based on hydraulic and biochemical submodels. The overall structure of the river network model will be one-dimensional. However, single modules developed for describing special hydrological and biochemical conditions will have a bi/tridimensional structure. 3. Analysis of pollution control methods using the available water reservoirs and/or forced oxygenators installed in positions identified with the model developed in point 2. The basin management and the optimal use of available pollution data, as well as the measurement campaigns performed for model calibration, will be based on a rule and object oriented expert system which will learn and modify the model parameters on the basis of hydrological and pollution data contained in the Data Bank. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE94-ENV-IT-000464/monitoring-and-control-of-arno-river-pollution-in-the-leather-manufacturing-district |
Rivers and estuaries', 'Water reservoir' |
| projects-615 |
LIFE12 NAT/SK/000488 |
LIFE RIVERMANAGEMENT |
Integrated management of river ecosystems in southern Slovakia |
LIFE |
Nature |
Freshwater |
2013-10-01 |
2025-06-30 |
Completed |
€ 001 785 675.00 |
The main objective of this project is to tackle the lack of water management in the targeted sites and to reduce the negative impacts of land-use changes on the conservation status and habitats of populations of target bird species. Expected results: The project expects to achieve the following results: An improved water regime on 530 ha of wetlands through the repair of five floodgates and one sluice; The restoration of formerly-drained wetlands on an area of 2 ha and a 1 km-length section of a branch of a river through excavation of sediment and decayed biomass; Restoration of a river branch in Žitavský luh by reconnecting the main river basin and the former river meander (separated by a dam); Restoration of 250 ha of wetland vegetation by limiting the growth of ruderal and invasive plants; Renewal of a 200 m section of nesting walls; The purchase of a total of 30 ha of land; and The elimination of disturbance and control of visitors in the protected areas and the construction of small tourism infrastructure for educational purposes will lead to raised environmental awareness amongst local people about the Natura 2000 network sites. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE12-NAT-SK-000488/integrated-management-of-river-ecosystems-in-southern-slovakia |
Wetlands', 'Rivers and estuaries' |
| projects-616 |
LIFE93 ENV/DK/002504 |
No data |
River Restoration:Benefits for Integrated Catchment Management |
LIFE |
Environment |
River basin management |
1993-12-01 |
1996-12-31 |
Completed |
No data |
Widespread European interest in river and wetlands restoration led to the undertaking of this project. It is a European demonstration project applying new and state-of-the-art techniques to restore of natural habitats in damaged rivers and their flood plains. The project worked in three demonstration sites in Denmark and the UK. The project was undertaken as a co-operative effort involving Danish and British authorities and organisations. An important part of the project was the establishment of a European network of contacts between organisations and persons involved or interested in river restoration. As a focal point for this network a European Centre for River Restoration was established in 1995 in Silkeborg, Denmark under the auspices if the National Environmental Research Institute. The project demonstrated how to use integrated catchment management techniques as a tool to achieve improvements in water quality and recreational amenities, as well as in flood control and in reduction of nutrient load on river discharge areas. A crucial component of this project is the comprehensive scientific monitoring programme recording the conditions in the rivers and their surrounding wetlands before, during, and after the restoration process. The project has produced a number of reports, a video, and a manual on river restoration and the results have been presented at seminars and conferences. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE93-ENV-DK-002504/river-restorationbenefits-for-integrated-catchment-management |
Rivers and estuaries', 'Wetlands' |
| projects-617 |
LIFE99 ENV/E/000278 |
GUADAJOZ |
River agreements : design and implementation of fluvial management policies in the Mediterranean European context. |
LIFE |
Environment |
River basin management |
1999-10-15 |
2003-04-15 |
Completed |
No data |
•To promote the creation of political and technical structures that are useful for the planning and shared management of river resources. •To develop systems to improve the natural environment, including demonstration initiatives to combat erosion and control water quality, sponsor training initiatives and foster agreements with farmers and industries. •To actively involve the whole local community by means of awareness-raising educational campaigns and the introduction of new economic activities that are compatible with river conservation. •To develop an integrated model of environmental management in the Guadajoz River zone. This can be applied in similar areas of southern Europe. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE99-ENV-E-000278/river-agreements-design-and-implementation-of-fluvial-management-policies-in-the-mediterranean-european-context |
Rivers and estuaries' |
| projects-618 |
LIFE03 ENV/A/000006 |
CEMODEWA |
Centralised Monitoring of Decentralised Wastewater Treatment Plants |
LIFE |
Environment |
Waste water treatment |
2003-03-26 |
2007-03-25 |
Completed |
€ 000 491 500.00 |
The project would aim to develop an online measurement tool to avoid the long-term failure of decentralised small wastewater treatment systems. Such an aim is in keeping with the objectives of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC). In addition, the project planned to install a central service station where data from the WWTPs could be sampled, evaluated and controlled. Other actions foreseen was the optimisation of maintenance plans for the plants; the achievement of the same operating performance of small and onsite WWTPs as large centralised WWTPs without considerable additional costs; and the dissemination of the results to professionals, experts, authorities and potential users. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE03-ENV-A-000006/centralised-monitoring-of-decentralised-wastewater-treatment-plants- |
Urban water' |
| projects-619 |
LIFE09 ENV/ES/000456 |
AG_UAS |
Sustainable water management at regional scale through Airborne Remote Sensing based on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) |
LIFE |
Environment |
River basin management,Water resources protection |
2010-10-01 |
2014-09-30 |
Completed |
€ 002 384 688.00 |
The project’s overall aim is to develop a cost-effective, spatial tool for more efficient, sustainable, water monitoring and management, in line with WFD requirements. The core concept of this project is a new, remote sensing approach to the monitoring of water resources. This is based on UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) technology, able to cover extensive water areas and to provide data that could also be extrapolated to air and soil. The idea is to bridge the gap between satellite remote sensing (with critical limitations in spatial and temporal resolution) and airborne remote sensing (very expensive at regional scale). Specific project objectives are: To test two innovative airborne remote sensing systems, with (i) a high resolution thermal infrared camera and (ii) a multispectral camera – both using an unmanned helicopter as an aerial platform; To demonstrate the economical and technical feasibility of the tool, particularly in the fields of: (i) detection of leaks and seepage in hydraulic infrastructures and waste storage facilities, (ii) identification of water needs in irrigated fields, (iii) detection of discharges into river basins, (iv) monitoring of the ecological and chemical status of surface waters, and (v) detection of springs and water extraction for inventory purposes. Expected results: A demonstration prototype instrumented with a high resolution thermal infrared (IR) camera (8-12 μm), with a maximum take off and landing weight of 75 kg and capable of flying for 90 minutes; A second prototype with a 20 kg multispectral camera of 20 kg and 30 minutes endurance designed for studies of irrigation needs and water sampling and analysis; Spectral, geo-referenced, imaging information obtained from the prototype applications, and the real operating costs for data collection; Definition of the best procedures to carry out the proposed environmental studies including suitable atmospheric conditions for maximum detection, flight conditions, and on board instrumentation and operating parameters. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE09-ENV-ES-000456/sustainable-water-management-at-regional-scale-through-airborne-remote-sensing-based-on-unmanned-aerial-systems-uas |
Urban water', 'Rivers and estuaries', 'Groundwater' |
| projects-620 |
LIFE06 ENV/IT/000255 |
A.S.A.P. |
Actions for systemic aquifer protection: implementation and demonstration of a Protocol to scale down groundwater vulnerability to pollution due to overexploitation |
LIFE |
Environment |
Water resources protection |
2006-10-02 |
2009-10-01 |
Completed |
€ 002 190 832.00 |
The A.S.A.P. project aimed to demonstrate the economical and technical viability of a procedure for preventing the over-exploitation of groundwater systems. This would be achieved through an integrated approach to optimising networks that combine technologies such as leak detectors, GIS and modelling systems and simulators. The aim was to reduce extraction from the demonstration system by 10% and to reverse the current decline in the water level from -0.5 m/year to +0.5 m/year, so that it would return to the level it had in the year 2000. The project also sought to reduce the likelihood of low-quality water and pollutants migrating into freshwater, as a result of changes in groundwater flow patterns from adjacent systems. Pumping would be reduced as far as possible, without compromising the quality of water even in periods with strong seasonal fluctuations in demand. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE06-ENV-IT-000255/actions-for-systemic-aquifer-protection-implementation-and-demonstration-of-a-protocol-to-scale-down-groundwater-vulnerability-to-pollution-due-to-overexploitation |
Groundwater' |
