Waterpraxis

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Pilot areas

Denmark: water planning and projects in the catchment around River Susaa; Naestved Municipality

Eutrophication from agriculture and scattered settlements are major pressures on the aquatic ecosystems in the catchment of the river Susaa, the Danish pilot area in WATERPRAXIS. Moreover, the river bed conditions and the hydrological conditions in the river and in the smaller streams are at present not sufficient to ensure good ecological conditions for flora and fauna. These issues are also representative for major problems in other countries around the Baltic Sea.

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Finland: improving the ecological state of rivers - implementation of river basin management plan in Liminika and Tyrnävä landscapes

River in June. Photos Seppo Hellsten
River in June. Photos Seppo Hellsten

Results with co-operation
As a part of Waterpraxis project the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment for North Ostrobothnia has started a restoration project in rivers discharging to the Liminganlahti Bay.

Two working groups will plan measures and project ideas for best practices for improving the ecological state and the recreational utility value of the rivers. Working groups consist of local inhabitants, municipal decision-makers, farmers, fishers, etc...
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