Author(s): M. Bielecka; P. Margonski; A. Lewandowski

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Keywords: Water quality; Estuary; Transboundary water management; WFD; Modelling; Scenarios

Abstract: The EC Water Framework Directive (WFD) takes into account not only rivers and lakes but also estuarine and coastal waters therefore the MANTRA-East project has been extended by additional estuarine drainage basin – the Vistula Lagoon – shared by Poland and Russia. The main objective of the project is implementation of the common water management system that will allow achieving goals of WFD. The project focuses on analysis of existing monitoring systems, long-term changes in water quality and biota, and uses modelling tools for assessment of ecological status and forecasts in the WFD context. The participation of end-users from both countries assures implementation of common data-base and the operational usage of the applied modelling tools in order to meet WFD requirements. Two sets of scenarios are proposed to be carried out within the project. One set of scenarios concerns “Business As Usual” situation in both countries. Second set of scenarios addresses impact of implementation of “Target Development Plans” on water quality in the Lagoon. The proposed scenarios serve as a tool indicating most efficient directions in development of water management system that will assure proper water quality of Vistula Lagoon according to WFD.

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Year: 2003