| projects-631 |
LIFE07 ENV/E/000845 |
WATER CHANGE |
Medium and long term water resources modelling as a tool for planning and global change adaptation. Application to the Llobregat Basin. |
LIFE |
Environment |
Water management and supply,Natural resources and ecosystems |
2009-01-01 |
2012-03-31 |
Completed |
€ 001 232 040.00 |
The WATER CHANGE project aimed to provide the tools and methodology necessary to model the impact of Global Change on water resources and infrastructure. Global change is defined as all the anthropic-related changes affecting directly or indirectly the water quantity and the water quality, influencing the sustainable management of the water resources in a river basin; Future scenarios aimed to cover both climatic and anthropogenic medium and long-term changes. Ultimately, the project sought to provide a means of adapting effectively to the global changes taking place and ensuring adequate quantity and quality of future water resources. Specifically, the project sought to: Develop a methodology for medium and long-term modelling of water resources in a river basin, taking into account future scenarios of climate change, land use and water consumption, based on socio-economic evolution; Develop a modelling system capable of predicting the evolution of water resources within a river basin, by connecting input data, models and output data, and allowing the user to visualize and analyse the results; Apply the methodology and tool to a case study: the Llobregat river basin, which is highly affected by human activity; Assess the impacts of global changes on water resources and associated infrastructures in the Llobregat basin and to determine the vulnerability of different sectors; Propose appropriate adaptation measures for the case studied, based on an evaluation of their economic and environmental costs and benefits. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE07-ENV-E-000845/medium-and-long-term-water-resources-modelling-as-a-tool-for-planning-and-global-change-adaptation-application-to-the-llobregat-basin |
Rivers and estuaries', 'Urban water' |
| projects-632 |
LIFE18 IPE/LV/000014 |
LIFE GoodWater IP |
Implementation of River Basin Management Plans of Latvia towards good surface water status |
LIFE |
Integrated Projects For Environment |
Water quality improvement,River basin management |
2020-01-01 |
2027-12-31 |
On going |
€ 014 463 050.00 |
The overall aim of LIFE GoodWater IP is to improve the status of water bodies at risk in Latvia by means of the full implementation of the measures laid down in the Daugava, Gauja, Lielupe and Venta River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs). The specific objectives of LIFE GoodWater IP are to: 1)reduce the pollution of water bodies at risk caused by urban wastewater and to diminish the loads of nutrients brought in by wastewater discharges and accumulated in water bodies at risk; 2)reduce the runoff of nutrients and other pollutants from agricultural and forestry lands, especially in the winter period, in order to reduce eutrophication and diffuse pollution of water bodies at risk, with a special focus on reduction of phosphorus inputs; 3)reduce or mitigate the effects of hydrological and morphological alterations of water bodies at risk, including those caused by renovation and reconstruction of land drainage systems; 4)improve river basin management planning and its implementation mechanisms by strategically planned capacity building actions, and addressing the gaps in monitoring system of water bodies at risk to ensure a more efficient implementation of RBMPs in further planning cycles; 5)increase the awareness of various stakeholders and to promote their involvement in the implementation of the RBMPs; and 6)provide support to respective authorities for improvements of respective legislative and regulatory documents and policies. In addition to the IP budget itself, the project will facilitate the coordinated use of 100 000 000 EUR of complementary funding from EAFRD, CF, ERDF, Norwegian Financial mechanism and other public and private funds. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE18-IPE-LV-000014/implementation-of-river-basin-management-plans-of-latvia-towards-good-surface-water-status |
Rivers and estuaries', 'Urban water' |
| projects-633 |
LIFE20 ENV/ES/000788 |
LIFE MATRIX |
Safe water reuse in Managed Aquifer Recharge: innovative solution combining physical, digital and governance aspects |
LIFE |
Environment |
Waste water treatment,Water quality improvement,Water resources protection,Water scarcity and drought |
2021-10-01 |
2027-04-30 |
On going |
€ 001 658 312.00 |
LIFE MATRIX addresses the water scarcity problem and aquifer overexploitation by combining two different techniques, Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) and Safety Plans (MAR-SP). The project will demonstrate not only the technical and economic viability of MAR with reclaimed water, but also its environmental and sanitary safety, through an on-site demonstration of an integrated solution comprising physical, digital and governance aspects. This solution will result in an increase in the availability of groundwater resources in areas of water scarcity and boost the social acceptance of reclaimed water use, involving key stakeholders in the drawing up of practical guidelines. The project contributes to the Roadmap to a Resource Efficient Europe, the European Green Deal, the 7th Environment Action Programme, the Water Framework Directive, the Groundwater Directive, the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and the EU Circular Economy Action Plan. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE20-ENV-ES-000788/safe-water-reuse-in-managed-aquifer-recharge-innovative-solution-combining-physical-digital-and-governance-aspects |
Groundwater', 'Urban water' |
| projects-634 |
LIFE00 ENV/LV/000961 |
Barta club |
Innovative methods of Barta river basin management system |
LIFE |
Environment |
River basin management |
2001-12-01 |
2005-08-31 |
Completed |
No data |
The overall of objective was to reduce the pollution levels of the Barta River catchment area. More specifically, the project planned the establishment of a steering committee that would establish a new public institution for river basin management (the participants of which would be the Ministry for Environment Protection and Regional Development, the Regional Environment Management Agency, eight local governments (Barta, Dunika, Gramzda, Kaleti, Nica, Otanki, Rucava and Virga), the Micro-Euro-region Bartuva Association and the Barta Club), taking into account the various interests of different local, national and international and cross-border and Baltic sea basin stakeholders. Then this new management system was to take over the wastewater and drinking water system management from eight local authorities. Next, the project was to develop in partnership with local authorities and project participants an investment system and complete a prioritising of pilot project places for alternative wastewater treatment and drinking water system reconstruction. The project also aimed to produce a sustainable development indicator list for river basin environment management. Finally, three wastewater and drinking water reconstruction demonstration projects were to be established in small communities of up to 2000 inhabitants. These would be alternative eco-engineering projects such as the establishment of biological ponds, wetlands, and energetic forests, which affect the local drinking-water supply system. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE00-ENV-LV-000961/innovative-methods-of-barta-river-basin-management-system |
Rivers and estuaries', 'Wetlands', 'Urban water' |
| projects-635 |
LIFE17 IPE/EE/000007 |
LIFE IP CleanEST |
Development of an integrated water management and its modern tools in Estonia - strategic choices for future |
LIFE |
Integrated Projects For Environment |
River basin management,Integrated management |
2019-01-01 |
2028-12-31 |
On going |
€ 016 666 600.00 |
The LIFE IP CleanEST targets the implementation of the River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) 2015-2021 of the East Estonia River Basin District (RBD). The IP itself will focus on fully implementing measures for the Viru sub-basin. The essence of the project is to use new approaches for the integration of measures for water management, nature conservation and achievement of socioeconomic goals. The overall objective of the project is to achieve a good status of Estonias aquatic environment considering the chemical and ecological criteria and to ensure the favourable status of water-dependent habitats. The project integrates the activities of river basin management plans and nature management plans and aims to enhance cross-sectoral cooperation and administrative capacity. The specific objectives include: Improving the status of surface and groundwater bodies; Building capacity to implement cost-efficient new technologies and innovative solutions; Increasing know-how and long-term capacity among all stakeholders involved; and Updating the RBMP for the next period (2021-2027) and applying the lessons learned in other RBMPs in Estonia as well as at EU level. Expected results: Concrete actions will encompass 40 water bodies and their catchment areas, covering approximately 236 968 ha (incl. 30 690 ha of NATURA 2000 areas, constituting 13% of the total area covered). Planned measures will be implemented on 38 river water bodies (with a total length of 574 km) and in 2 coastal water bodies (with a total catchment area of 155 200 ha). All measures planned for the Viru sub-basin will beimplemented (37% of all measures in the East Estonia RBMP) and the good practices gained from their execution will be replicated in other River Basin districts, both in Estonia and in the EU. The main quantifiable outcomes include: A total stretch of 1.5 km of the River Erra bed and banks will be cleaned up from residual pollution; Up to 1 200 tonnes of petroleum waste and soil will be removed from the Kohtla-Nmme residual pollution site and treated; Up to 340 m3 of contaminated soil on the Pahnime residual pollution site will be purified and detailed methodology for replication elaborated; A database of single-household wastewater treatment systems will be established; Agricultural pollution sources will be determined and effective preventive measures developed based on the work on a group of 10 pilot farms; Technical solutions for migration barriers (at least 10) will be developed; River connectivity will be restored, and 6 fish passes will be constructed; Diversity and abundance of migratory fish species (such as salmon) in the River Purtse and its tributaries (the rivers Erra and Kohtla) will be increased and the conservation status of various fish will be improved; 10-15 riverine habitats with an approximate length of 10 km will be restored; and Novel methods to ecologically reclaim quarries will be demonstrated. In addition to the IP budget itself, the project will facilitate the coordinated use of approx. 57 million complementary funding from the Cohesion Fund, European Rural Development Fund, national and private funds. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE17-IPE-EE-000007/development-of-an-integrated-water-management-and-its-modern-tools-in-estonia-strategic-choices-for-future |
Rivers and estuaries', 'Groundwater', 'Coastal waters' |
| projects-636 |
LIFE98 ENV/GR/000212 |
Groundwater treatment |
An integrated groundwater treatment and management policy in regions affected by high fluorine, boron, uranium, radon and arsencic, N. Greece |
LIFE |
Environment |
Industrial risks - Hazardous substances,Site rehabilitation - Decontamination,Water resources protection |
1998-09-01 |
2001-09-01 |
Completed |
No data |
This project was established to demonstrate technologies for the specific removal of these toxins. The region of Central Macedonia – where the development of water management strategy and policies was important to the project beneficiary, the prefecture of Thessaloniki – was used as a demonstration area. Water supply in the region varied from modern, centralised city and town systems, to single low-yield pumps and wells supplying individual farms and hamlets, often in isolated regions. Water management as well as water treatment were considered important in trying to solve the problems of the region. For this reason they were both included in the project aims. The quantifiable aims of the project were as follows: • Demonstrate water treatment technology to reduce arsenic, fluoride, boron and uranium to below the EU norms using modified zeolites or other adsorbents. • Demonstrate monitoring devices for quantifying radon emissions from different wells and springs in the region, to allow contaminated wells to be marked and avoided. • Develop a Geographical Information System (GIS) for the region including water-quality, population density and health data. This would allow maps to be drawn up identifying vulnerable areas and could be used as a tool to support water management and policy decisions governing water treatment. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE98-ENV-GR-000212/an-integrated-groundwater-treatment-and-management-policy-in-regions-affected-by-high-fluorine-boron-uranium-radon-and-arsencic-n-greece |
Groundwater', 'Urban water' |
| projects-637 |
LIFE11 NAT/ES/000699 |
MedWetRivers |
Natura 2000 management and monitoring programme for Mediterranean wetlands and rivers |
LIFE |
Nature |
Freshwater |
2012-09-01 |
2018-12-31 |
Completed |
€ 002 744 394.00 |
The aim of this project is to prepare, on the basis of the approach of the Priority Action Frameworks (PAFs), concrete and operational measures for the Natura 2000 network. The 'MedWetRivers' project seeks to develop coordinated management of the wetland/riverine Natura 2000 sites in Castilla y León. It specifically aims to develop a management programme and a monitoring programme for 60 Natura 2000 sites in Castilla y León (SCIs and SPAs) related to water ecosystems (wetlands and rivers). It thus seeks to coherently achieve the multiple objectives of the Birds, Habitats and Water Framework directives in the region. The project will work to develop cooperation and integrated approaches among the different authorities with competences in water and nature management in Castilla y Leon. It will also improve cooperation with the other national water authorities with important river basins in the region, covering the Tajo, Ebro and Miño-Sil rivers. It will ensure the participation of all stakeholders in the establishment of indicators, threshold values and methodologies to agree both a Management and a Monitoring Programme for the conservation of water-dependent habitats and species of Community interest in the River and Wetland SCI/SPAs of Castilla y León. It aims to improve the coherence of the Natura 2000 network and thus deliver concrete ecological benefits to the region. Expected results The project expects to achieve the following results: Establishment of Management and Monitoring Plans for the River and Wetland SCI/SPAs of Castilla y León; Harmonisation of the regional implementation of the Habitats and Birds directives with the Water Framework Directive and the European Strategy on biodiversity; To guarantee the maintenance or restoration at a “favourable” conservation status of water dependent habitats and species of Community interest within the region; Improvement in the public perception of Natura 2000 and increased participation in implementing the network at regional level; To contribute to the integration of the Natura 2000 network in various related sectors and environmental legislation; and To provide a management and monitoring model for water-dependent habitats to other regional governments in Spain (and beyond). |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE11-NAT-ES-000699/natura-2000-management-and-monitoring-programme-for-mediterranean-wetlands-and-rivers |
Rivers and estuaries', 'Wetlands' |
| projects-638 |
LIFE02 ENV/IT/000049 |
WAMARIBAS |
Water Management At River Basin Scale |
LIFE |
Environment |
River basin management |
2002-12-01 |
2005-11-20 |
Completed |
No data |
The project aimed to demonstrate a methodology implementing water management at river basin level involving relevant stakeholders in three Italian pilot river catchments. This would indicate the economic and technical viability of the methodology in supporting the New Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC of 23 October 2000. A further objective was widening application of the Integrated Catchment Simulator (ICS) to conditions in Central and Southern Italy as well as other European Mediterranean regions. The project also aimed to improve water stakeholder capacities by transferring innovative modelling and monitoring technologies. The project’s expected results included: - Stakeholder agreement on joint action to improve water quality in pilot river basins in compliance with the WFD; - Quantification of urban pollution loads into the pilot rivers and definition of measures to lower impacts on the water quality and quantity; - Adaptation and validation of the ICS in the pilot basins and promotion of ICS use by new end-users and other river basins in Italy and Europe; - Establishing monitoring and modelling systems at pilot sites; - Provision of guidelines to enhance water management at pilot river districts taking into account specific socio-economic and environmental conditions. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE02-ENV-IT-000049/water-management-at-river-basin-scale |
Rivers and estuaries', 'Urban water' |
| projects-639 |
LIFE14 ENV/PT/000508 |
LIFE SWSS |
Smart Water Supply System |
LIFE |
Environment |
Environmental training - Capacity building,Water saving,Water management and supply |
2015-09-01 |
2019-08-31 |
Completed |
€ 001 354 030.00 |
The LIFE SWSS project aimed to demonstrate and disseminate an innovative management and decision-support platform for water supply systems, namely the Smart Water Supply System. The SWSS platform would be composed of five modules – predictive, hydraulic simulation, assessment, leakage and optimization – that together support the water companies in their efforts to improve energy efficiency and water efficiency. The SWSS modules would be based on previous developments from consortium partners of the project, which would be integrated into a single platform. Three demonstration water supply systems águas do Algarve (AdA) and Empresa Portuguesa das águas Livres (EPAL) Centre and West would implement the project platform under real working conditions. At these three sites, the objective would be to reduce energy consumption, GHG emissions and water leakage by implementing the SWSS platform and the reverse-pump for energy recovery (renewable energy) in gravity systems. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE14-ENV-PT-000508/smart-water-supply-system |
Urban water' |
| projects-640 |
LIFE15 ENV/DE/000162 |
LIFE+ - Isobel |
Isobel - Integrated SOlutions for BEd Load management |
LIFE |
Environment |
River basin management |
2016-07-01 |
2019-12-31 |
Completed |
€ 001 812 231.00 |
The LIFE+ ISOBEL project would continue with the conventional approach at one barrage and demonstrate innovative and environmentally-friendly approaches at two other barrages to revitalise the free flowing parts of the river Iller and its fish bypasses, and to reach the good ecological status of all water bodies requested by the Water Framework Directive. The fourth barrage has a natural bed load contribution and remains untreated as base line. The project’s integrated bed load management system would be accompanied by guidelines for its implementation in rivers throughout Europe. The main added value of the proposed system would be its much higher effectiveness and reduced negative environmental impacts (transport, noise, energy). The project aimed to: Define the ‘good ecological status’ for the targeted water body; Establish suitable near-natural varied water structures and create missing habitats for the flora and fauna (e.g. spawning and nursery grounds) by replacing existing rock mountings by flat riverside structures; Connect river, river banks and alluvial zones; Develop and implement a target-orientated, minimally invasive, bed load management; Implement bed load management in a systematic way with protecting structures, which reduce drifting at high water levels; Make the ecosystem more robust and climate resilient; Evaluate the water structure development, the effects on biodiversity and socio-economic impacts; and Develop guidelines to boost replication and transferability of project results. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE15-ENV-DE-000162/isobel-integrated-solutions-for-bed-load-management |
Rivers and estuaries' |
