1. “WFD &Hydro-morphology”
MANDATE AND
ORGANISATION OF THE WORK
Brussels
28 March 2006
Gilles Crosnier
European Commission, DG Environment
Unit D.2 – Water and Marine, WFD Team

2. Main objectives of the activity
Extent of the hydromorphological pressures and impacts resulting from human activity
Identification of the potential areas of conflicts between the policies
Recommendations for reconciliation using existing or new instruments and measures
Focus on navigation, hydropower and flood protection in phase I (2006)

3. 2 different types of approach
A technical activity targeted at the identification of good practice in relation to restoration and mitigation measures
A political activity targeted to policy recommendations for a better integration between the different policies
Both activities are co-ordinated by the strategic steering group

4. Work organisation UK-GE lead the technical activity
EC (DG ENV with the support of DG TREN) leads the policy activity
Proposition to constitute 2 drafting groups to assist the leaders
Validation of the papers by the plenary steering group before endorsement by the Water Directors

5. Schedule 7 March, first meeting of the steering group
March- 15 April: first drafts by the 2 drafting groups
May-June: presentation of the drafts to the SCG and the WD
Summer: draft of the 2 final reports
7 September: validation of the 2 final reports by the SSG
October-November: presentation and endorsement of the final reports by the WD

6. Articulation with your expert group
Review of the draft papers regarding flood aspects in May June
If needed, presentation of the final reports in your next meetings

7. EU funding opportunities 2007-13 (RD+SCF+LIFE+)
In principle, many actions are potentially eligible
In practice, they need to be considered in the national priorities/operational programmes
No earmarking of funds by EC, the programmes will reflect the national choices
LIFE + can fund pilot/demonstration projects