A two day conference was hosted by the River Restoration Centre and held at Nottingham University in April. The event presented some of the most cutting edge and innovative ways of achieving river restoration to a 200 strong audience of international environmental experts.

A new report, prepared by DG Environment, has recently been published addressing the issue of links between the Water Framework Directive (WFD 2000/60/EC) and Nature Directives (Birds Directive 2009/147/EC and Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC).

This paper compiles some frequently asked questions raised by implementing authorities and stakeholders and provides detailed answers related to the implementation of WFD in Natura 2000 sites.

The document could be downloade from the publication page 

In response to Pitt Review Recommendation 27, a report has been published with guidance on greater working with natural processes in flood and coastal erosion risk management.Go to:

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/research/planning/136425.aspx

Let us know your thoughts on the measures identified - are these appropriate?

Click on this news feature for details about the upcoming Spatial Planning RESTORE Workshop in Arnhem. If you are interested in booking a place on the event, contact Di Hammond at the River Restoration Centre to confirm your attendance (di@therrc.co.uk). 

 Interactive maps displaying data on surface and groundwater bodies across Europe have been updated by the European Environment Agency (EEA). They include summary statistics at country and river basin district level. The data comes from River Basin Management Plans reported by Member States to the Commission under the Water Framework Directive (WFD). Currently, 22 Member States have submitted this information.