River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) are required by the EU Water Framework Directive and are the means of achieving protection, improvement and sustainable use of water environments across Europe. Countries have varying levels of RBMP implementation, with some countries completing plans by the 2009 deadline while others are still developing plans or have faced legal challenges for failure to adopt RBMPs. The quality of water bodies also varies significantly between countries, with percentages of water bodies having good ecological status ranging from over 50% to less than 30%.

1. River Basin Management Plans
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2. What is the game about?
In general it is about the Water Framework Directive.
You have already heard about WFD? Great!
If not, here is some information:
The WFD aims to unify the European water policy by
providing a framework for the protection of surface water,
coastal and transitional waters as well as for groundwater.
Goal: A good ecological and chemical status of European
surface waters and groundwater .

3. Implementation of the WFD
2003
Implementation
in national law
2004
Inventory
2006
Monitoring
2009
Establishment
and Publishing
of River Basin
Management
Plans
2012
Implementation
of River Basin
Management
Plans
2015
Achievement of
goals
Steps to take until the year 2015

4. River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs)
What is it?
Plans are a requirement of the Water Framework Directive and a means of
achieving the protection, improvement and sustainable use of the water
environment across Europe.
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Basin_Management_Plans)
Some countries in Europe have already completed these plans, however some
are still not completed.
By the way, the deadline for submitting the RBMPs was in 2009 . . .!

5. How well do you know the water bodies in
Europe and the status of implementation of
the RBMPs?
...let’s find out.

6. Let’s get some basics down:
We will use these symbols to represent the current status
of implementation and the quality of water:
Good Moderate Poor and Bad
Make sure you keep track of your points during the game. If you get it
right, you will get 3 points, and if you get it wrong, you get -1 point.
Always click on the “ ” button to return to the map.
Once you finished all countries click
Good luck!

7. Additional Information:
Explanation of the assignment to a face symbol:
Implementation:
= complete RBMP was reported
= incomplete RBMP was reported
= RBMP not reported or the reported documents are not meeting
the requirements
Water quality:
% of water bodies having a high or good ecological status
= > 60%
= 40-60%
= <40%
For additional information visit the website of the European Commission:
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/water/participation/map_mc/map.htm

8. Select a country to begin the
quiz!
Germany
UK
Denmark
Ireland
Portugal
Spain
Italy
Sweden
Finland
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Norway
Iceland
France Poland
Austria
Netherland
Belgium
Czech Republik
Greece Bulgaria
Serbia
Romania
Slovenia Croatia
Slovakia
Hungary
Macedonia
Albania
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Belarus

9. The United Kingdom
The UK has identified 16 river basin
districts. There are 11 in England and
Wales, 3 in Scotland and 4 in Northern
Ireland (including 3 international RBDs).
One river basin district, Solway Tweed, is
in both England and Scotland.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

10. The consultation process is completed. The UK has done a
great job so far in following the direction of the River Basin
Management Plans. They have been very compliant and have
provided detailed information on the water bodies in the UK.
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11. The consultation process is completed. The UK has done a
great job so far in following the direction of the River Basin
Management Plans. They have been very compliant and have
provided detailed information on the water bodies in the UK.
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12. In England and Wales about 40% of the water bodies have a
good or high ecological status. Assessment methods for the
classification of ecological status are fully developed for all
biological quality elements in river and coastal waters, but are
not developed for fish in lakes. Phytoplankton has not been
developed for transitional waters across the UK.
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13. In England and Wales about 40% of the water bodies have a
good or high ecological status. Assessment methods for the
classification of ecological status are fully developed for all
biological quality elements in river and coastal waters, but are
not developed for fish in lakes. Phytoplankton has not been
developed for transitional waters across the UK.
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14. Denmark
Denmark has four river basin districts
(River Basin District I : Jylland and Fyn,
River Basin District 2 : Sjaelland, River
Basin District 3 : Bornholm, River Basin
District 4 : International RBD ).
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

15. Denmark takes a narrow approach to water services. The
polluter pays principle is applied for wastewater treatment and
water supply with 100 % of the funding of the service provided
by users, but there is no information about cost recovery for
other water services (e.g. for water used for irrigation and
directly abstracted from the source by farmers).
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16. Denmark takes a narrow approach to water services. The
polluter pays principle is applied for wastewater treatment and
water supply with 100 % of the funding of the service provided
by users, but there is no information about cost recovery for
other water services (e.g. for water used for irrigation and
directly abstracted from the source by farmers).
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17. In Denmark less than 30% of the water bodies have a good or
high ecological status. It has a national approach to the
assessment of ecological status. Comparison between the
RBMPs and the 2009 WFD implementation report for Danish
methods shows that fewer methods are available now,
however Danish authorities have clarified that new assessment
methods are in development.
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18. In Denmark less than 30% of the water bodies have a good or
high ecological status. It has a national approach to the
assessment of ecological status. Comparison between the
RBMPs and the 2009 WFD implementation report for Danish
methods shows that fewer methods are available now,
however Danish authorities have clarified that new assessment
methods are in development.
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19. Ireland
Ireland has 7 river basin districts, out of
which 3 are international RBDs and
sharing water courses with Northern
Ireland.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

20. The RBMPs were adopted on 6 July 2010. Discussions are
underway to change the administrative arrangements.
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21. The RBMPs were adopted on 6 July 2010. Discussions are
underway to change the administrative arrangements.
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22. Over 50% of the water bodies have a good or high ecological
status. A method for assessing acidification status using
macroinvertebrates in lakes will be adopted and a method for
trophic status using macroinvertebrates is still in development.
It is not clear if methods for phytoplankton and benthic
invertebrates in transitional waters will be developed
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23. Over 50% of the water bodies have a good or high ecological
status. A method for assessing acidification status using
macroinvertebrates in lakes will be adopted and a method for
trophic status using macroinvertebrates is still in development.
It is not clear if methods for phytoplankton and benthic
invertebrates in transitional waters will be developed
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24. Germany
Germany has 10 river basin districts, 6 of
which are international sharing water courses
with Denmark to the north, Poland and
Czech Republic to the east, Austria,
Switzerland and France to the south and
southeast and Luxembourg, Belgium and the
Netherlands to the west.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

25. Some Länder worked together to submit one plan, while other
Länder produced individual plans for the same basin,
sometimes to varying degrees of detail. The result of these
differences is only a patchwork of information on how the WFD
is being implemented.
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26. Some Länder worked together to submit one plan, while other
Länder produced individual plans for the same basin,
sometimes to varying degree of detail. The result of these
differences is only a patchwork of information on how the WFD
is being implemented.
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27. There was noticeable improvement when the situation on
ecological assessment methods available for Germany in 2007
was compared to the assessment methods reported in all
available DE RBMPs.
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28. There was noticeable improvement when the situation on
ecological assessment methods available for Germany in 2007
was compared to the assessment methods reported in all
available DE RBMPs.
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29. Spain
Spain has 25 river basin districts, 6 of
which are international sharing water
courses with France to the northeast and
Portugal to the west.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

30. With the exception of the River Basin District of Distrito Fluvial
de Catalonia (ES100), Spain has not reported RBMPs to the
Commission.
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31. With the exception of the River Basin District of Distrito Fluvial
de Catalonia (ES100), Spain has not reported RBMPs to the
Commission.
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32. Assessment methods are reported to be fully developed for all
biological quality elements in lakes and transitional water,
however, it is not clear if this is the case. Assessment methods
are partly developed for biological quality elements for all or
some in rivers and coastal waters.
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33. Assessment methods are reported to be fully developed for all
biological quality elements in lakes and transitional water,
however, it is not clear if this is the case. Assessment methods
are partly developed for biological quality elements for all or
some in rivers and coastal waters.
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34. Belgium
Belgium belongs to 4 international river
basin districts sharing water courses with
the Netherlands, France, Luxemburg and
Germany.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

35. Only the two RBMPs of the Flemish Region and the Federal
plan on the coastal waters have been adopted and reported.
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36. Only the two RBMPs of the Flemish Region and the Federal
plan on the coastal waters have been adopted and reported.
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37. 80% of the natural surface water bodies of Belgium have a poor
or bad ecological status! The other 20% have a moderate
status.
Regarding the supporting elements for the biological
assessment, class boundaries have been set for physico-chemical
quality elements although it is not clear from the
RBMP how these are related to the BQE classes.
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38. 80% of the natural surface water bodies of Belgium have a poor
or bad ecological status! The other 20% have a moderate
status.
Regarding the supporting elements for the biological
assessment, class boundaries have been set for physico-chemical
quality elements although it is not clear from the
RBMP how these are related to the BQE classes.
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39. Portugal
Portugal has 10 river basin districts (8 in
mainland Portugal, 1 in the Azores
archipelago and 1 in Madeira
archipelago), 4 of which (Minho, Douro,
Tejo and Guadiana) are international
sharing water courses with Spain.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

40. Portugal has not reported RBMPs to the Commission. All the 8
RBMPs of Continental Portugal, and the RBMP of the Azores
started Public Consultation in the second semester of 2011.
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41. Portugal has not reported RBMPs to the Commission. All the 8
RBMPs of Continental Portugal, and the RBMP of the Azores
started Public Consultation in the second semester of 2011.
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42. A court ruling has been issued against Portugal by the
European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the failure to adopt and
report River Basin Management Plans for all of their respective
River Basin Districts.
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43. A court ruling has been issued against Portugal by the
European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the failure to adopt and
report River Basin Management Plans for all of their respective
River Basin Districts.
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44. The Netherlands
The Netherlands have 4 river basin
districts, all of which are international
sharing water courses with Belgium,
France, Luxemburg, Germany.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

45. In the Netherlands, the WFD River Basin Management Plans
(RBMPs) were adopted by the government on the 27
November 2009.
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46. In the Netherlands, the WFD River Basin Management Plans
(RBMPs) were adopted by the government on the 27
November 2009.
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47. 66.7% of the natural surface water bodies of the Netherlands
have moderate ecological status! None of the water bodies
have a good or high status nor a bad one. Almost a third are
unknown!
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48. 66.7% of the natural surface water bodies of the Netherlands
have moderate ecological status! None of the water bodies
have a good or high status nor a bad one. Almost a third are
unknown!
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49. Italy
Italy has 8 river basin districts, 2 of which
are international sharing water courses
with France to the west, Switzerland and
Austria to the north and Slovenia to the
east.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

50. In Italy, each RBMP was adopted by the ‘permanent
institutional conference’ of the RBD Authority on 24 February
2010.
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51. In Italy, each RBMP was adopted by the ‘permanent
institutional conference’ of the RBD Authority on 24 February
2010.
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52. Many RBMPs refer instead to the use of indices established
under previous Italian legislation to determine ecological
status: in particular, the SECA (Stato ecologico dei corsi d’acqua,
ecological status of waterways), mainly for river
water bodies, which uses benthic macro-invertebrates as well
as physico-chemical elements.
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53. Many RBMPs refer instead to the use of indices established
under previous Italian legislation to determine ecological
status: in particular, the SECA (Stato ecologico dei corsi d’acqua,
ecological status of waterways), mainly for river
water bodies, which uses benthic macro-invertebrates as well
as physico-chemical elements.
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54. Finland
Finland has 8 river basin districts, out
of which 2 are international sharing
water courses with Sweden to the
west and Norway to the north. The
Åland islands is one river basin
district, with separate legislation and
implementation.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

55. All Finnish RBMPs were published on 10.12.2009, and reported
to the Commission on 19.03.2010.
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56. All Finnish RBMPs were published on 10.12.2009, and reported
to the Commission on 19.03.2010.
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57. The ecological status of natural water bodies is to a relatively
large extent unknown, with up to 81.7 % of all water bodies in a
northern RBDs like Oulujoki_Iijoki (FIVHA4). Ecological potential
in heavily modified water bodies are relatively better assessed,
but also here the more northern RBD area subject to a higher
degree of uncertainty.
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58. The ecological status of natural water bodies is to a relatively
large extent unknown, with up to 81.7 % of all water bodies in a
northern RBDs like Oulujoki_Iijoki (FIVHA4). Ecological potential
in heavily modified water bodies are relatively better assessed,
but also here the more northern RBD area subject to a higher
degree of uncertainty.
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59. Estonia
Estonia has 3 river basin districts, out
of which 2 are international sharing
water courses with Russia to the east
and Latvia to the south.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

60. RBMPs for East-Estonia, West-Estonia and Koiva river basins
were adopted by the Government on 1 April 2010. Updated
information was reported in November 2012 and April 2011.
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61. RBMPs for East-Estonia, West-Estonia and Koiva river basins
were adopted by the Government on 1 April 2010. Updated
information was reported in November 2012 and April 2011.
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62. The ecological status of natural water bodies is fully known ;
more than 70 % of all water bodies are in a high or good
ecological status and 0% in a bad status.
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63. The ecological status of natural water bodies is fully known ;
more than 70 % of all water bodies are in a high or good
ecological status and 0% in a bad status.
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64. France
France has identified 12 river basin
districts, out of which 4 are overseas
territories. Among the remaining 8, 6
have a land border with another
European country, Belgium,
Luxemburg, Germany, Switzerland,
Italy or Spain.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

65. In France, the River Basin Management Plans, called SDAGE
(Schéma Directeur d'Aménagement et de Gestion des Eaux)
were adopted in December 2009.
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66. In France, the River Basin Management Plans, called SDAGE
(Schéma Directeur d'Aménagement et de Gestion des Eaux)
were adopted in December 2009.
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67. Almost 35% of surface water bodies have been assessed as
being in good ecological status, and 6.5% as being in high
ecological status. However, 56.4% of surface water bodies are
considered to be in less than good status (almost 40% in
moderate, 12.5% in poor and just over 4% in bad status). There
are just over 2% of French surface water bodies in unknown
ecological status.
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68. Almost 35% of surface water bodies have been assessed as
being in good ecological status, and 6.5% as being in high
ecological status. However, 56.4% of surface water bodies are
considered to be in less than good status (almost 40% in
moderate, 12.5% in poor and just over 4% in bad status). There
are just over 2% of French surface water bodies in unknown
ecological status.
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69. Lithuania
Lithuania has 4 river basin districts, all
of which are international. Nemuno
RBD shares water courses with
Byelorussia, Kaliningrad (Russia) and
Poland. The other 3 - Dauguvos,
Ventos and Lielupės - RBDs share
water courses with Latvia.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

70. The Nemunas RBMP and PoM were adopted by Government
July 2010. The Lielupe, Venta and Dauguva RBMPs and PoMs
were adopted by Government 17 November 2010. The RBMPs
were reported to the Commission in two stages, whereby the
last 3 RBMPs were reported in November 2010. Updates were
provided to WISE until January 2011 and in January 2012.
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71. The Nemunas RBMP and PoM were adopted by Government
July 2010. The Lielupe, Venta and Dauguva RBMPs and PoMs
were adopted by Government 17 November 2010. The RBMPs
were reported to the Commission in two stages, whereby the
last 3 RBMPs were reported in November 2010. Updates were
provided to WISE until January 2011 and in January 2012.
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72. The current ecological status or ecological potential is lower
than good (more than 50 % of water bodies are in good
ecological status and 0.4 % are in unknown status).
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73. Still needs to be changed: The current ecological status or
ecological potential is lower than good (more than 50
percentage of water bodies are in good ecological status and
0.4 percentages are in unknown status
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74. Latvia
Latvia has 4 river basin districts, all of
them are international sharing water
courses – with Lithuania to the south,
Byelorussia and Russia to the east
and Estonia to the north.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

75. The final version of the River basin district management plans
was approved by the Order of the Minister of Environment on 6
May 2010. The RBMPs were reported to the Commission on 18
May 2010.
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76. The final version of the River basin district management plans
was approved by the Order of the Minister of Environment on 6
May 2010. The RBMPs were reported to the Commission on 18
May 2010.
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77. 51% of the Latvian surface water bodies and almost all
groundwater bodies are classified as having good or high
status. Despite the shortcomings of the monitoring program
and surface waters classification system the assessment
correctly reflects the real situation.
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78. 51% of the Latvian surface water bodies and almost all
groundwater bodies are classified as having good or high
status. Despite the shortcomings of the monitoring program
and surface waters classification system the assessment
correctly reflects the real situation.
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79. Norway
Norway has 9 river basin districts, out
of which 5 are international sharing
water courses with Sweden, Finland
and Russia to the east.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

80. Norway transposed the Water Framework Directive (WFD) into
national legislation (the Water Regulation) in January 2007, and
performed a voluntary implementation of the WFD in selected
sub-districts across the country from 2007 until 2009, thus
gaining experience of river basin management planning and
enabling Norway to take part in the sharing of experiences in
the Common Implementation Strategy. Pilot River Basin
Management Plans (RBMPs) for the selected pilot sub-districts
were adopted by the regional County Councils in 2009, and
approved by the national Government in June 2010.
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81. Norway transposed the Water Framework Directive (WFD) into
national legislation (the Water Regulation) in January 2007, and
performed a voluntary implementation of the WFD in selected
sub-districts across the country from 2007 until 2009, thus
gaining experience of river basin management planning and
enabling Norway to take part in the sharing of experiences in
the Common Implementation Strategy. Pilot River Basin
Management Plans (RBMPs) for the selected pilot sub-districts
were adopted by the regional County Councils in 2009, and
approved by the national Government in June 2010.
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82. The current ecological status or ecological potential is lower
than good (more than 40 percentage of water bodies are in
good ecological status and 20 percentages are in unknown
status).
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83. The current ecological status or ecological potential is lower
than good (more than 40 percentage of water bodies are in
good ecological status and 20 percentages are in unknown
status)
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84. Poland
Poland has 10 river basin districts, out
of which 8 are international sharing
water courses with Russia to the
north, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine to
the east, Slovakia and Czech Republic
to the south and Germany to the
west.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

85. All Polish RBMPs were adopted on 22 February 2011 by the
Council of Ministers and subsequently published in the official
journal. They were all reported to the Commission in July 2011.
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86. All Polish RBMPs were adopted on 22 February 2011 by the
Council of Ministers and subsequently published in the official
journal. They were all reported to the Commission in July 2011.
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87. The current ecological status of surface water bodies is likely
very bad status (only 3 % of water bodies are in good ecological
status and 83 % are in unknown status)
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88. The current ecological status of surface water bodies is likely
very bad status (only 3 % of water bodies are in good ecological
status and 83 % are in unknown status)
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89. Sweden
Sweden has designated 5 river basin
districts, out of which 3 are
international sharing water courses
with Norway to the west and Finland
to the east and north.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

90. RBMPs were adopted on 15-18 December 2009 and reported
to the Commission on 19.3.2010.
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91. RBMPs were adopted on 15-18 December 2009 and reported
to the Commission on 19.3.2010.
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92. The current ecological status of surface water bodies is lower
than status (more than 55 percentage of water bodies are in
good ecological status and 0 percentages are in unknown
status).
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93. The current ecological status of surface water bodies is lower
than status (more than 55 percentage of water bodies are in
good ecological status and 0 percentages are in unknown
status)
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94. Austria
Austria has three river basin districts
(Danube, Elbe, Rhine), all of which are
international sharing water courses with
Czech Republic to the north, Germany to
the north-east, Slovakia and Hungary to
the east, Switzerland and Liechtenstein
to the west and Slovenia to the south.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

95. Austria adopted its River Basin Management Plans (RBMP) for
the Danube, Rhine and Elbe main River Basin Districts in March
2010 and reported additional information on these to the
Commission in January 2012.
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96. Austria adopted its River Basin Management Plans (RBMP) for
the Danube, Rhine and Elbe main River Basin Districts in March
2010 and reported additional information on these to the
Commission in January 2012.
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97. Just 43.6 % of the natural surface water bodies of Austria have
a high or good ecological status.
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98. Just 43.6 % of the natural surface water bodies of Austria have
a high or good ecological status.
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99. Bulgaria
Bulgaria has 4 river basins, 3 of which are
international sharing water courses with
Greece and Turkey to the south, Romania
to the north (Danube River is the border),
Serbia and Former Yugoslavia Republic of
Macedonia to the west and one national
river basin - Black Sea RBD..
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

100. In Bulgaria the river basin management plans were adopted by
an order of the Minister of Environment and Water dated
March 22, 2010.
A common strength for Bulgaria’s RBMPs is that the RBMPs are
well structured and they present a good basis for further
development in the next planning cycles. Significant efforts
were made to secure the participation of the public in the
process of development of the RBMP.
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101. In Bulgaria the river basin management plans were adopted by
an order of the Minister of Environment and Water dated
March 22, 2010.
A common strength for Bulgaria’s RBMPs is that the RBMPs are
well structured and they present a good basis for further
development in the next planning cycles. Significant efforts
were made to secure the participation of the public in the
process of development of the RBMP.
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102. Almost 40 % of all surface water bodies in Bulgaria have been
assessed as being at good ecological status and nearly 5% are
at high status. One fourth of the surface water bodies are
in poor or bad status.
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103. Almost 40 % of all surface water bodies in Bulgaria have been
assessed as being at good ecological status and nearly 5% are
at high status. One fourth of the surface water bodies are
in poor or bad status.
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104. Romania
Romania has 1 river basin district,
which has international sharing water
courses with Serbia to the south-west,
Bulgaria to the south, Hungary
to the west, Ukraine to the north and
Moldova to the north-east.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

105. The Danube River Basin Management Plan (RBMP)
was adopted by a Governmental Decision on 26/01/2011. The
RBMP was reported to the Commission on 18/03/2011.
A common strength for Romania’s RBMP is that it identifies the
major sources of pollution and the monitoring programe
is continuously adjusted. The RBMP was set up based on strong
stakeholder involvement and good coordination at
international level with EU Member States and third countries
under the framework of the International Commission for the
Protection of Danube River.
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106. The Danube River Basin Management Plan (RBMP)
was adopted by a Governmental Decision on 26/01/2011. The
RBMP was reported to the Commission on 18/03/2011.
A common strength for Romania’s RBMP is that it identifies the
major sources of pollution and the monitoring programe
is continuously adjusted. The RBMP was set up based on strong
stakeholder involvement and good coordination at
international level with EU Member States and third countries
under the framework of the International Commission for the
Protection of Danube River.
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107. 64% of all surface water bodies in Romania have been assessed
as being at good or better ecological status.
Only less than 2% of the surface water bodies are assessed
as being of poor or bad ecological status.
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108. 64% of all surface water bodies in Romania have been assessed
as being at good or better ecological status.
Only less than 2% of the surface water bodies are assessed
as being of poor or bad ecological status.
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109. Greece
Greece has 14 river basin districts,
out of which 5 are international
sharing water courses with Albania,
Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north
and Turkey to the east.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

110. Greece did not report any River Basin Management Plans in
time for the 2012 Commission assessment. In 2013, 8 of the 14
RBMPs were adopted. The others are still pending.
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111. Greece did not report any River Basin Management Plans in
time for the 2012 Commission assessment. In 2013, 8 of the 14
RBMPs were adopted. The others are still pending.
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112. No data because of the absence of River Basin Management
Plans .
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113. Croatia
Croatia has two river basin districts,
both of which are international.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

114. The Commission assessment of the Croatian River Basin
Management Plans is ongoing.
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115. The Commission assessment of the Croatian River Basin
Management Plans is ongoing.
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116. Honestly we don´t know because the River Basin Management
Plans are available online only in Croatian!
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117. Hungary
Hungary has 1 river basin district,
which is an international water course
- the Danube - shared with Slovakia
to the north, Austria and Germany to
the west, Croatia, Serbia, Romania,
Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine to the
south and east.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

118. The National River Basin Management Plan was adopted by the
Hungarian Government on 21 May 2010. Due to formal legal
mandate reasons the Governmental Decision was later
repealed and the RBMP, with unchanged content, was newly
adopted on 23 February 2012.
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119. The National River Basin Management Plan was adopted by the
Hungarian Government on 21 May 2010. Due to formal legal
mandate reasons the Governmental Decision was later
repealed and the RBMP, with unchanged content, was newly
adopted on 23 February 2012.
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120. 11% of the surface water bodies are in good ecological status in
Hungary. More than half of the surface water bodies are in less
than good status, while the ecological status of one third of the
river water bodies and of nearly two thirds of the lake
water bodies is unknown.
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121. 11% of the surface water bodies are in good ecological status in
Hungary. More than half of the surface water bodies are in less
than good status, while the ecological status of one third of the
river water bodies and of nearly two thirds of the lake water
bodies is unknown.
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122. Czech Republik
The Czech Republic has 3 river basin
districts, all of which are international
sharing water courses with Poland to
the north, Slovakia to the east,
Austria to the south and Germany to
the south-west and north-west.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

123. RBMPs in the Czech Republic were prepared on three levels:
A Plans –International RBMPs;
B Plans –National RBMPs;
C Plans –Sub-basin RBMPs.
As well as the National RBMPs, International RBMPs and Sub-basin
RBMPs were also adopted.
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124. RBMPs in the Czech Republic were prepared on three levels:
A Plans –International RBMPs;
B Plans –National RBMPs;
C Plans –Sub-basin RBMPs.
As well as the National RBMPs, International RBMPs and Sub-basin
RBMPs were also adopted.
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125. More than 60% of the natural surface water bodies have a poor
ecological status! About 20% have a good status and another
17% a moderate status.
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126. More than 60% of the natural surface water bodies have a poor
ecological status! About 20% have a good status and another
17% a moderate status.
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127. Slovenia
Slovenia has 2 river basin districts, one
of which is an international sharing
water course with Austria to the north
and Hungary to the East.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

128. Slovenia prepared RBMPs for both RBDs as one document
entitled 'The RBMP for Danube RBD and North Adriatic RBD
2009-2015' which was officially adopted on 27 July 2011, after
the deadline indicated in WFD.
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129. Slovenia prepared RBMPs for both RBDs as one document
entitled 'The RBMP for Danube RBD and North Adriatic RBD
2009-2015' which was officially adopted on 27 July 2011, after
the deadline indicated in WFD.
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130. There are 132 surface water bodies delineated in Slovenia.
More than half of all surface water bodies in Slovenia have
been assessed as being at good ecological status and 8% are at
high status. Only less than 7% of the surface water bodies are
of poor or bad status.
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131. There are 132 surface water bodies delineated in Slovenia.
More than half of all surface water bodies in Slovenia have
been assessed as being at good ecological status and 8% are at
high status. Only less than 7% of the surface water bodies are
of poor or bad status.
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132. Slovakia
Slovakia has 2 river basin districts, both
of which are international sharing water
courses with Austria to the west, Poland
and Czech Republic to the north and
Hungary to the South.
Status of Implementation of
the RBMP:
Water Quality:

133. The Slovakia reported one river basin management plan
(RBMP) covering both, the Danube and the Vistula River Basin
Districts. The RBMP was reported to the Commission on
23 April 2010.
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134. The Slovakia reported one river basin management plan
(RBMP) covering both, the Danube and the Vistula River Basin
Districts. The RBMP was reported to the Commission on
23 April 2010.
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135. Over 50% of the natural surface water have a high or good
ecological status.
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136. Over 50% of the natural surface water have a high or good
ecological status.
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137. Congratulations, you’re almost done…
Please ask your instructor to send your score to the Big
Jump:
e-mail: info@bigjumpchallenge.net
Now that you know more about the general
status of rivers in Europe, what about
your own river, and that of your friends
and partners? Go to module letter writing
. . .
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138. These Balkan countries are not part of the WFD, but . . .
They also have rivers which need to be protected.
In fact, some of the remaining wild rivers of Europe are currently
at risk here!
So we should not forget about these countries in the blue heart of
Europe.
For additional information please visit this website:
http://www.balkanrivers.net/en/tags/campaign-events
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139. Additional Information:
Explanation of the assignment to a face symbol:
Implementation:
= complete RBMP was reported
= incomplete RBMP was reported
= RBMP not reported or the reported documents are not meeting
the requirements
Water quality:
% of water bodies having a high or good ecological status
= > 60%
= 40-60%
= <40%
For additional information visit the website of the European Commission:
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/water/participation/map_mc/map.htm