| projects-661 |
LIFE14 NAT/ES/000186 |
LIFE IrekiBAI |
Open rivers: Improving connectivity and habitats of rivers shared by Navarra and Gipuzkoa |
LIFE |
Nature |
Freshwater,Ecological coherence |
2015-07-16 |
2020-12-31 |
Completed |
€ 002 999 372.00 |
Building on previous studies, the LIFE IrekiBAI project aimed to improve the conservation status of river habitats and species listed in the Habitats Directive that are found in the Natura 2000 sites located in the Bidasoa and Oria river basins. Specific objectives were to: Improve river connectivity by increasing the permeability of obstacles in rivers, restoring habitats and reducing impacts on watercourses, especially carrying out those measures identified as most effective; Increase knowledge of how to manage and restore these resources; and Disseminate project results and raise public awareness on the environmental values and services the rivers provide. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE14-NAT-ES-000186/open-rivers-improving-connectivity-and-habitats-of-rivers-shared-by-navarra-and-gipuzkoa |
Rivers and estuaries' |
| projects-662 |
LIFE06 ENV/D/000461 |
FLOODSCAN |
LArge scale adjustment of new technology for fast, precise and cost-efficient hydraulic 2d-modelling of flood (hazard) areas by combining laser scanning with remote sensing data |
LIFE |
Environment |
Natural risks (Flood - Forest fire - Landslide),Resilient communities |
2006-07-01 |
2009-12-31 |
Completed |
€ 002 606 628.00 |
The FLOODSCAN project aimed to provide these new flood hazard assessment mechanisms by testing a novel, intelligent and cost-efficient technology for precise identification and mapping of flood hazard areas. The new approach intended to help reduce negative impacts of flood incidents by providing reliable and accurate information for regional planning authorities to formulate regulations and manage land use. Information gained by the new models was also intended for use in raising awareness amongst citizens about flood risks. Outcomes from the project were anticipated to have strong demonstration value and be transferable to EU experts and authorities responsible for water management and flood protection. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE06-ENV-D-000461/large-scale-adjustment-of-new-technology-for-fast-precise-and-cost-efficient-hydraulic-2d-modelling-of-flood-hazard-areas-by-combining-laser-scanning-with-remote-sensing-data |
Rivers and estuaries', 'Urban water', 'Coastal waters' |
| projects-663 |
LIFE05 ENV/D/000182 |
WAgriCo |
Water Resources Management in Cooperation with Argriculture. Compilation and Implementation of Integrative Programmes of Measures According to the WFD to Reduce Diffuse Pollution from Agriculture. |
LIFE |
Environment |
Agriculture - Forestry,Water resources protection |
2005-10-01 |
2008-09-30 |
Completed |
€ 005 746 443.00 |
The project aimed to set up new participation methods and technologies to reduce diffuse pollution from agriculture and to promote sustainable water resource management. It intended to demonstrate how the policy objectives of the Sixth Environment Action Programme can be achieved through cooperative action at the local river catchment and farm level. It aimed to subsequently show how agricultural assistance programmes can be amended to support the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and that synergy actions can be used to increase cost-efficiency. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE05-ENV-D-000182/water-resources-management-in-cooperation-with-argriculture-compilation-and-implementation-of-integrative-programmes-of-measures-according-to-the-wfd-to-reduce-diffuse-pollution-from-agriculture |
Rivers and estuaries', 'Urban water' |
| projects-664 |
LIFE97 NAT/IT/004171 |
Val d'Aoste |
Monitoring and management of the wetlands included in the NATURA 2000 program |
LIFE |
Nature |
Freshwater |
1997-08-01 |
2001-12-31 |
Completed |
No data |
The principal objective of the project was to define a coordinated and homogeneous management model for this type of wetland in order to safeguard its function as biological reserve. As a first step, basic information was to be acquired on the hydrological characteristics of the sites and on the effects of water use on each locality. A system of qualitative and quantitative environmental monitoring was to be set up, so as to provide the foundations for the elaboration of the management model and for its application by the project managers and the competent municipal authorities. Locally, small-scale conservation engineering works were to be implemented to improve habitats. The project was to be backed up by awareness measures, principally directed at those engaged in economic activities in the areas bordering the sites, with the aim of involving them in the sustainable management of these resources. Dissemination of the project and the management model in scientific circles was also foreseen. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE97-NAT-IT-004171/monitoring-and-management-of-the-wetlands-included-in-the-natura-2000-program |
Wetlands' |
| projects-665 |
LIFE96 ENV/F/000420 |
No data |
Reducing the pollution of rivers through rain water : introduction of a global pollution/flood management strategy for sewage systems |
LIFE |
Environment |
Waste water treatment,Water resources protection |
1996-10-01 |
2000-06-30 |
Completed |
No data |
The objective of the LIFE project was to optimise the management of one of these detention basins (the Gentilly Basin with a storage capacity of 12.000 m3), which was initially meant to provide protection against flooding in an urban district in the centre of Nancy (the Boudonville catchment area). This optimisation was brought about by an overall pollution-flooding management strategy covering the catchment area as a whole. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE96-ENV-F-000420/reducing-the-pollution-of-rivers-through-rain-water-introduction-of-a-global-pollution-flood-management-strategy-for-sewage-systems |
Urban water', 'Water reservoir' |
| projects-666 |
LIFE96 ENV/F/000386 |
No data |
Integrated management of the bay of Brest and its catchment area |
LIFE |
Environment |
Sensitive and protected areas management |
1997-01-15 |
1999-12-31 |
Completed |
No data |
The project of integrated management aims to build, in cooperation with all concerned partners, common strategies to facilitate economic development while respecting natural resources, and to develop survey and decision-making tools. These tools will be brought together in a modern environmental observatory: the "RADE Network", a computer-based system where all information on the state of the environment should be stored. The ADAGE software (a decision-support tool in environmental planning and management), is to be used to organise and develop the computing tools of the RADE Network observatory. In order to improve their efficiency and management, the project wanted to test the tools through two specific actions aiming at the restoration and management of wet zones along the rivers and in the coastal area: the creation of a public service of coastal workers and the coordination of river maintenance operations. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE96-ENV-F-000386/integrated-management-of-the-bay-of-brest-and-its-catchment-area |
Rivers and estuaries', 'Wetlands', 'Coastal waters' |
| projects-667 |
LIFE99 ENV/E/000347 |
RIO MIÑO |
International restoring project for the Miño river: an example of sustainable hydroelectrical development |
LIFE |
Environment |
River basin management,Supply |
1999-09-20 |
2002-06-20 |
Completed |
No data |
The general objective of the project was the restoration of the fluvial ecosystem upstream of the Frieira dam. This dam is 33m high; it is about 68 km away from the Miño River estuary (which flows into the Atlantic ocean) and constitutes the first obstruction to fish migration in the Miño River. The project aimed at correcting the environmental impact produced by the Frieira installations by providing passage facilities to encourage upstream fish migration. The expected results were the following: - Increase in the number of individuals passing over the dam (completing upstream migration) - Increase of biomass in the upstream part of the dam (reservoir and river) - Improvement of the whole fluvial ecosystem on the upstream side, favouring other animals such as mammal and bird populations - Increase in the ratio between the potential spawning area and the real spawning area upstream of the dam (at present some potential areas are not being used) - Better management of fish stocks, hence an increase in fishing related economic activities with a positive impact on local employment and rural tourism (through fishing licence sales). |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE99-ENV-E-000347/international-restoring-project-for-the-mino-river-an-example-of-sustainable-hydroelectrical-development |
Rivers and estuaries', 'Water reservoir' |
| projects-668 |
LIFE17 IPE/AT/000006 |
LIFE IP IRIS AUSTRIA |
LIFE IP Integrated River Solutions in Austria |
LIFE |
Integrated Projects For Environment |
River basin management,Freshwater,Resilient communities |
2018-12-01 |
2027-12-31 |
On going |
€ 016 532 640.00 |
The overall objective of the LIFE IP IRIS AUSTRIA project is to elaborate, test and successfully implement the River Development and Risk Management Concepts (GE-RMs) which address the challenge of streamlining flood protection according to the FD and ecological river restoration as required in the WFD. GE-RMs will be tested in selected pilot regions as an integrative planning instrument to implement national plans in accordance with EU environmental policies (RBMP and FRMP). The project is expected to have a strong policy impact, because in the medium to long term GE-RMs will be developed for all relevant rivers in Austria. The GE-RM planning instrument will be applied to7 pilot regions. The project will develop interdisciplinary, cross-border concepts for measures, including a priority ranking of the individual measures in accordance with the various objectives of the pilot regions (RBMP, FRMP, Natura 2000, Austrian Floodplain Strategy etc.). Another objective is to establish integrated monitoring following implementation of these river development measures. LIFE IP IRIS AUSTRIA aims to develop and test new common indicators which can evaluate the effects of combined measures in a holistic way. Among other purposes, these would help improve the ecological situation in connection with flood protection and the impact on ecosystem services. The expected results of the LIFE IP IRIS project comprise: seven River Development and Risk Management Concepts (GE-RMs) for the seven pilot regions, of which 3 cross Austrian provincial borders (borders of federal states). The total length of the river stretches considered in the project is around 594 km; a study and strategy paper on National Implementation Strategy for GE-RMs in Austria; detailed plans and permits to implement pilot measures in the pilot regions; concrete implementation of GE-RM pilot measures in five pilot regions; about 20 networking meetings for the project partners and persons involved in developing and implementing GE-RMs; participation of multipliers to implement and disseminate results: about 50 persons who are directly involved in the LIFE IP IRIS AUSTRIA and responsible for implementing RMBP and FRMP in Austria; dissemination of results: about 200 persons involved indirectly through measure-planning and implementation (administration, experts,engineering offices, municipalities, stakeholder representatives, etc.); participation of multipliers to disseminate results at international level. For example, the ICPDR (International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River) will be involved as a stakeholder in the GE-RM Danube; monitoring results from the pilot regions; GE-RM Guidelines 2.0: at the end of the project recommendations and lessons learned are available with the support of all the partners; and public relations work: website, LIFE information boards at construction sites, media relations work, press conferences with the involved partners, and a laymans report at the end of the project. In addition to the IP budget itself, the project will facilitate the coordinated use of approx. 461 million of complementary funding from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), the federal act on funding hydraulic structures (WBFG) and the budget for maintenance and river restoration projects on the Danube. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE17-IPE-AT-000006/life-ip-integrated-river-solutions-in-austria |
Rivers and estuaries' |
| projects-669 |
LIFE19 PRE/AT/000006 |
LIFE DRBMP DFRMP 2021 |
Support for the development of the 3rd Danube river basin management and 2nd Danube flood risk management plan update 2021 |
LIFE |
Preparatory |
Knowledge development |
2019-12-02 |
2022-06-30 |
Completed |
€ 000 337 729.00 |
The general objective of the LIFE DFRMP 2021 project was to support the development of the 2021 update of the Danube River Basin Management Plan (3rd. DRBMP) and the update of the Danube Flood Risk Management Plan (2nd DFRMP). The project focused on the following topics: Nutrient emissions updates of models, figures and scenario analysis; River continuity updated hydromorphology analysis; Ecological corridor ecological prisonisation for river continuity; Invasive alien species risk assessment for different taxa groups and proposals of mitigation measures; Economic analysis updated economic analysis for the 3rd DRBMP and for the 2nd DFRMP including an update of descriptive and qualitative data, comparison and analysis as compared to previous plans, and trend projections on key economic indicators; and Public consultations consultation of stakeholders and the wider public. The results of the analyses would be fed into the respective chapters of both plans. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE19-PRE-AT-000006/support-for-the-development-of-the-3rd-danube-river-basin-management-and-2nd-danube-flood-risk-management-plan-update-2021 |
Rivers and estuaries' |
| projects-670 |
LIFE99 ENV/FIN/000221 |
LIFE Lappajarvi |
A New Integrated Management System for the Restoration of Eutrophied Boreal Lakes A demonstration project in the Lake Lappajärvi catchment |
LIFE |
Environment |
Waste water treatment,Water resources protection |
1999-07-01 |
2002-12-31 |
Completed |
No data |
The aim of the Lappajärvi project was to create and implement an integrated management system for the restoration of eutrophied lakes. The system would be based on - the reduction of diffuse loading from both external sources in the catchment, and internal sources from the lake sediment for instance; diverse restoration measures in the catchment area and the lake; impact assessments and; increasing environmental awareness. The management system would be a new way of promoting sustainable development by maintaining the natural ecosystems, preserving the cultural landscape around the lake and improving the recreational value of the lake. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE99-ENV-FIN-000221/a-new-integrated-management-system-for-the-restoration-of-eutrophied-boreal-lakesa-demonstration-project-in-the-lake-lappajarvi-catchment |
Lake' |
