knowledge on Physical Processes

2.1

Improve our understanding of hydro-morphological requirements of WFD.

1. potential changes in flood risk management strategies
2. How will climate change impact on the hydrology
3. How does land use impact on the hydrology
4. what will be the morphological changes to the estuaries and rivers
5. What are the ecological aspects of sediment transport changes
6. How can we ensure that Environmental Impact Assessments and/or a Strategic Environmental Assessment during the planning phase of future infrastructure projects ensure that hydro-morphological changes do not adversely affect the ecological status of the water body?
7. How to maintain water quality during the process of infill of dams and the measurement of quality (considering the fluctuations of the state due to the infill process)
8. Quantification of monetary benefits of hydro-morphological measures under WFD

6 - ICPDR proposal
7 - Valencia Workshop proposal
8 - Germany

2.2

How do we estimate the water volumes for ecologically safe water use for trans-boundary gauging stations on the rivers

1. Development of a reliable site specific method for managing change in flow due to abstraction to avoid environmental damage

2.3

Low Flow regimes  - Droughts and Ephemeral streams

1. Drought Indicators: Improve and extend indicators to Mediterranean countries and then to rest of Europe

1 - Valencia workshop proposal

1. How to avoid saltwater intrusion in stored water (as a means of managing drought)

2.4

Identification of mixing zones under the new EQS-Directive

Germany