Mapping of flood generation areas and integration in planning

Pilot action 9:

The identification and evaluation of compensation measures is one of the fundamentals of planning in flood generation areas. The pilot action in Saxonyfocuses on analysing potential retention effects, starting a debate about the effectiveness of compensation measures and the developing guidelines for compensation measures on agricultural areas as well as municipal and forestry areas. The aim is to assess the effectiveness of possible compensation measures that should ensure the natural water infiltration and water retention capacities in the flood generation areas of Saxony. With the improvement of flood protection through natural water retention, a contribution to the aims of the EU flood risk management policy is made. Preparatory work is being carried out so that expert workshops on these topics can be held in mid 2010.

Results from Region Usti:

Influence of land-use on floods for the exemplary river Ybbs, Austria

Final report (only available in German):

Comparative assessment of the designation of flood-forming areas in Saxony and the Czech Republic