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HMWB-Workshop „Heavily Modified Water Bodies: Information Exchange on Designation, Assessment of Ecological Potential, Objective Setting and Measures”. UK, COM, D Two Days (Mar 2-13, 2009) Brussels, Representation of Bavaria. Background. HMWB HMWB-Guidance “Prague” Alternative for GEP
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HMWB-Workshop„Heavily Modified Water Bodies: Information Exchange on Designation, Assessment of Ecological Potential, Objective Setting and Measures” UK, COM, D Two Days (Mar 2-13, 2009) Brussels, Representation of Bavaria
Background HMWB • HMWB-Guidance • “Prague” Alternative for GEP ECOSTAT • Guidance on Classification • Two workshops HYMO Activity • Policy Guidance • Technical guidance • case studies • workshops on hydropower and flood protection • Workshop and Information Exchange in ECOSTAT and HYMO mandates
Aim - Information Exchange on: • Designation of HMWB • Uses (i.e. “Other … Important … Activities” • Criteria and Thresholds for • Scale of Modification • Significant Adverse Effect • Better Environmental Option • Establishing “Good Ecological Potential” (GEP) Practical Approaches • „Guidance No 4“ (References?, Class Boundaries?) • „Prague Approach“ (Lists of Mitigation Measures?) • Combinations? • Objective Setting and Measures • Lists of Effective Measures? • „Less Stringent Objectives“?
Preparation • Background Document • Mid Feb 2009 • Questionnaire: Ticklists, Call for Examples • Distribution: Mid Nov. / Collection: Mid Jan. UK, COM, D Two Days (Mar 2-13, 2009) Brussels, Representation of Bavaria