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Managing Sediments for Sustainable Water Resources: Challenges and Solutions

Explore the role of sediments in surface water ecosystems, their impact on water quality and habitats, and the complexities of sediment management for sustainable river basin development. Learn about SedNet's initiatives and the importance of proper sediment management in achieving WFD objectives.

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Managing Sediments for Sustainable Water Resources: Challenges and Solutions

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  1. PLANNING FOR THE CIS WORK PROGRAMME 2007-2009PART 3 – NEW AND EMERGING ACTIVITIESSEDIMENTS WFD SCG 15-16 May 2006

  2. Sediments … are natural element of any surface water … are highly movable, in estuaries in 2 directions … are not limited through water bodies … form habitats and shape hydromorphology They are closely interrelated with WFD implementation

  3. Sediment Management … is of importance for Navigation Indispensable for Ports and Waterways Hydropower Sedimentation in reservoirs and dams Agriculture Sediments form fertile floodplains Flood protection Sedimentation on floodplains during inundations has 2 main aspects Quantity Annually in Europe about 200 Million m3dredged material for navigation Quality Sediment contamination can be a challenge for entire river basins

  4. Sediment Management - a cross-cutting issue • Scientifically in the water – soil – groundwater continuum • Legally with links besides WFD to • Marine environment (EU & international conventions) • Soil strategy • Waste legislation • Protection of nature and biodiversity  Sediment Management is highly complex with many involved interests and stakeholders!

  5. SedNet • European Sediment Network for environmentally, socially and economically viable practices of sediment management on river basin scale • Funded by EC DG-Research from 2002 – 2004 • Is continued since 2005 with founding and Steer Group members from Germany, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Italy, cooperation with UNESCO. • Round Table Discussion "Sediment management – an essential element of River Basin Management Plans“ • 22 + 23 November 2006 in Venice • with invited speakers from different sectors • to identify future needs, possible activities, solutions

  6. CEDA • … recognises the high complexity of sediment issues. • The SedNet Round Table initiative is meant to identify future needs and actions to reach WFD objectives with proper sediment management. • … asks DG ENV, MS / River Commissions and NGOs to support this initiative. • Based on the outcome of the Round Table initiative future integration of sediment issues into the CIS process should be discussed with DG ENV.

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