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Regional Association VI, Forum Hydrology, Koblenz May 8 – 10, 2012

Regional Association VI, Forum Hydrology, Koblenz May 8 – 10, 2012. Statements of the national hydrological service of Germany. No National body for Hydrology 16 authorities at State level 1 authority responsible for the Federal waterways High level forum to coordinate activities.

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Regional Association VI, Forum Hydrology, Koblenz May 8 – 10, 2012

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  1. Regional Association VI, Forum Hydrology, Koblenz May 8 – 10, 2012 Statements of the national hydrological service of Germany Hydrology Forum Koblenz, May 8-10, 2012

  2. No National body for Hydrology 16 authorities at State level 1 authority responsible for the Federal waterways High level forum to coordinate activities Organization, role and main tasks

  3. Organization, role and main tasks • Identifying and solving conflicts of interests regarding Federal waterways - transportation function - water-resources management - ecology • Studying high-flow and low-flow conditions • Hydrological and ecological forecasting • Computing water balances • Formulating application-oriented recommendations • Setting up methodologies for environmental impact studies • Monitoring of waters in Federal waterways • National reporting reponsiblities Hydrology Forum Koblenz, May 8-10, 2012

  4. Biggest success Hydrology Forum Koblenz, May 8-10, 2012 KLIWAS FORECAST Happiness: Interdisciplinarity

  5. Biggest failure Hydrology Forum Koblenz, May 8-10, 2012 EFAS (lack of political support) Remote sensing (Lack of information integration) What makes you unhappy at work? Lack of political awareness for operational responsibilities

  6. Expectations Hydrology Forum Koblenz, May 8-10, 2012 • What are your main expectations : • At the national level: Improve operational systems • At international level: Support to GFCS Improve Forecasting Standardisation of EO data exchange

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