Waterways Forward project: Good Practice Posters & Leaflets by Landscape Interface Studio

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“In the context of the INTERREG IVC programme, a good practice is defined as an initiative (e.g. methodologies, projects, processes and techniques) undertaken in one of the programme’s thematic priorities which has already proved successful and which has the potential to be transferred to a different geographic area. Proved successful is where the good practice has already provided tangible and measurable results in achieving a specific objective.” INTERREG IVC Programme Manual 25 October 2010. Section 1.1.

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A story of Partners and Good Practice:

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Stichting Recreatietoervaart Nederland (SRN) Dutch Recreational Waterways Fondation + a project management group

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• There are 13 knowledge transfer visits • The aim is for a region to receive knowledge from the other partners • The master classes will support debates on regional values of the Demo Toolbox results. • The transfer visits are structured around the host’s wishes; including a study visit, staff exchange, benchmarking, training sessions etc.

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Regional Strategic Transfer Visits Platforms These are set up by each partner and involve regular meetings and joint implementation of demonstration actions in the project. They act to ensure support and commitment for implementation of policies after project completion. It acts as a bottom-up model. The platforms include national and regional stakeholders, public authorities, water boards, land users, tourist and nature organizations .

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Partners have identified mechanism to manage their waterways which are often implemented without coordination. To streamline this debate partners developed regional analyses of their situation whilst involving regional stakeholders. Integrated policies will add value to sustainable development of the regions adjacent to waterways.

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Climate change impacts on the management of regional waterways because of periodic surplus and shortage of water. Balanced and integrated management is required to ensure improvement of the socio/economic benefits for smaller inland waterways. This requires integrated and tailor-made governance structures instead of a patchwork of responsibilities. Regional strategies for sustainable development of regions adjacent to waterways which complement River Basin Management Planning are vital.

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of canals, rivers and lakes represents a growing opportunity to boost the economic performance of regions bordering inland waterways. Inland waterways in Europe are often part of protected natural areas. The intensified future use of regional waterways has environmental implications which require sound management embedded in a governance structure which is balanced, efficient and that acknowledges the Water Framework Directive. Water transport is sustainable, but increased use of waterways can have adverse consequences on the environment.

Waterways Forward aims to improve the management of regional inland waterways and the territory adjacent to them by promoting an integrated, sustainable and participatory approach. The project will develop recommendations for modern governance models to create a basis for integrated regional policies to boost the socio/economic development of inland waterways whilst respecting nature and the environment. Recreational boating is a growing tourist asset in Europe. Also recreation and living along the shores

British Waterways + Landscape Interface Studio, Kingston University

Masterclass (MC) • The master classes are held within the theme of either Governance/ Environment or Climate Change • They link Phase 1 and Phase 2: from good practice to regional policy development • Their aim is to catalyse & accelerate the development of new & innovative tools for inclusion in regional policies • Another aim is to provide new links to funding schemes. • The MCs are supported by external experts. • The MCs are prepared by the Theme leaders and supported by coteam leaders from less experienced countries.

Demo-toolbox • The demo-toolbox is a synthesis report, produced by the Lead Partner with a definition of good practices • The good practices used in the demo toolbox have been analysed by each region. Focus of the analysis is on: the management of inland waterways; an identification of weaknesses and strengths in the areas of Governance; public management approaches towards economic development; multifunctional use and legal & financial constraints; and issues surrounding Environment & Climate Change.

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Concrete Experience

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The experiential learning cycle (Kolb and Fry 1975)

Investigating how the economic and social benefits of waterways can be delivered. While protecting, or enhancing, the quality of the natural and built environment. Increased use of waterways for transport and tourism has potentially adverse consequences for the environment. This can be overcome through the adoption of sound management practices. Investigating how waterways can best contribute to mitigating and adapting to climate change. Waterways can contribute to our response to a changing climate through creating opportunities for keeping our cities and towns cool, providing alternative energy and supporting sustainable transport. At the same time, managers of waterways will need to respond to challenges imposed by climate change, in terms of periodic shortages and surpluses of water.

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www.waterways-forward.eu

Investigating how our inland waterways can be better managed, developed and funded to deliver the wide range of benefits – economic, social and environmental – that are supported by the multifunctional use of water. New governance structures and models need to be developed to bring the various stakeholders together at national, regional and local levels. Good practices need to be developed to maximise the multifunctional benefits delivered by our waterways.

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Errico, President, Navigli Lombardi s.c.a.r.l.

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A story in Italy of Good Practice: When tourist-oriented navigation reopened in 2006 - After 30 years of abandonment- the promotion of the new service became a primary necessity. A rich cultural and architectural heritage had been established along the canals, and it was thought that the enhancement of this heritage would aid in the canal’s promotion. Integrated tourist packages are an opportunity to promote the restored Navigli waterways, and the involvement of public and private local stakeholders might provide opportunities to revital-

ize the local heritage. By taking a tourist-oriented approach, people are able to learn about the historical significance of the canals for the Milanese area, and thus understand why many architectural and cultural sites still exist today. The challenge was get the various public and private stakeholders to think collectively towards creating a tourist itinerary that was able to integrate an ancient canal experience (called navigli in Italian), whilst providing opportunities for the discovery of the local historical build-

G2 ings, traditions and products in a sustainable way. Whether it be by bicycle, vehicle or foot, the itinerary was to interesting and of course, fun! “A map of cultural heritage hot spots of the canal area was created by monitoring the activities in and around various historical buildings and protected natural areas.... Municipalities, local associations, non-profit organisations and farmhouses owners were involved to define the realisation of the tourist opportunities.”

Finally, it was about creating a team spirit that enables ongoing cooperation for long-term perspectives, as well as helping local stakeholders to set up projects that aim to realise tourist attractions in an indirect manner (through infrastructure, services etc.), Which are able to be financed by public funds. Source: Claudio Repossi, Navigli Lombardi s.c.a.r.l.

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“I like use the term fruition but don’t know if it’s the right one. What our word has to express is the value of creating a passionate partnership with different bodies and at different political and territorial levels. Navigli Lombardi was able to cre-

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• The recognition and revitalisation of the Navigli system’s cultural heritage • To provide knowledge and awareness of the historical waterways system • The creation of new business opportunities along the canals via the development of local integrated tourist packages

Territorial partners: • Municipalities • Province of Milan • Navigli Lombardi s.c.a.r.l. Financial partners: • Lombardy Region • Navigli Lombardi s.c.a.r.l.

ate a new approach because the Navigli system was abandoned during previous 30 years- a form of fruition of elements that are part of the identity of local people and that risked being lost or forgotten. The restoration of the ancient

“Navigli” permitted the Milanese inhabitants and tourists (thanks to navigation) to discover and appreciate the cultural heritage of the canals and neighboring areas and their own identity.”

Success Factors • Logistic details related to navigation were defined (the time required for the entire trip etc) and the accessible nature of the itinerary (how to visit the sites, farmhouses and restaurants). • Afterwards a cost analysis was carried out to define the price per person. • A promotion plan of the integrated tourist package was carried out by Navigli Lombardi, and supported by various subjects. • In fact 5 tourist lines (and more tourist packages) have been organised in various ways, incorporating themes across a large area within the Navigli System.

Cost Partner budget (in EUR): • • • •

ERDF co-financing rate: 85% Total amount: 145.752,00 € ERDF Funding:109.314,00 € EU National Co-financing: 36.438,00 €

The operating costs of the project were covered by the income generated by tourist reservations. Investment costs for the project’s startup have been written off in three years. Each integrated tourist package is 60.000€

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• The tourist office supplied tourist guides and is entrusted with management of the territory itinerary. • The operational details of the itineraries were defined by Navigli Lombardi, the consortium of municipalities along the canal, local associations and non-profit organizations together.

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Local tourism office of Gaggiano Tour operator “Zani Viaggi” Tour operator “Autostradale” Consorzio Navigare l’Adda Farmhouses owners, restaurants and agri-tourism owners • Managers of sites • Province of Milan • Consorzio dei Comuni dei Navigli

Partnership

if different partners (public and private) agree on a project, big goals can be reached creating involvement and passion.

• Bicycles and horse-carriages supplied to promote a sustainable use of the itinerary. • Accessibility for disabled tourists • Creation of new business opportunities bringing new employment and new entrepreneurship • Promote Navigli’s cultural heritage to young generation in an exciting way • profitable for private investors

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• •To create a new tourist itinerary: 3/4 months • To convince the territorial partners, the owners of ancient villas or the owners of farmhouse to be part of a tourist project and be a part of a team: 3/4 months • To finalize details and make concrete: 3 months

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A story in France of Good Practice: The river Sambre crosses a vast low density territory, but crosses territory that is in a privileged location, including both proximity to the Paris area and Belgium with its structuring river corridors. Yet its severed networks, its remoteness from major urban centers and the mono-functionality of its industry have all left scars and in 2006 the river was closed to navigation by the VNF due to an old canal bridge in Vadencourt facing major risk of collapse.

In 2010 an important policy was put into action at national level. The French ministry of Transport established a list of the smallest waterways that could be decentralised in France, due to their economic maintenance contribution failing short of overhead levels. If local authorities failed to declare an interest, then the VNF could close the waterways for navigation, retaining solely the hydraulic function. The local government of the Sambre was directly affected by the report because the river was on the list for closure. They orga-

GP14 nized a socioeconomic analysis to demonstrate the quality of the waterways and their potential interest for tourism development and multifunctional uses.

potential of the Sambre corridor. It has demonstrated the economic potential of the Sambre and the necessity to re-open the waterway to navigation. Source: Marvin Pougnet, Project Manager for Tourism and Territorial Development at VNF

Due to the cross-border location, the Sambre was able to gather stakeholders around ambitious projects to create a network of partners. In June 2010, the project Waterways Forward granted the opportunity to launch a study on the Sambre river in order to gauge the potential of re-opening the river Sambre to navigation. The study presented a new vision concerning the economic

Sambre, France

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A good practice here was the mapping done by EVOLI: the consultancy agency conducting the study. The map shows all the project planned along the corridor for the next ten years. The projects which were mapped were related to ur-

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• The overall objective is to give an understanding on the ongoing dynamic for the regeneration of the Sambre corridor and possible de centralisation. • This practice aims to demonstrate how waterways can become the link between stakeholders. It also show how the development of river tourism facilities can be at the heart of a large scale territorial project.

Territorial partners: • VNF - Local community Financial partners • VNF - EU Technical partners • EVOLI

ban regeneration, culture, and tourism. It shows the dynamism of the Sambre and the diversity of projects surrounding the corridor. This map has been a convincing tool in the decision making process, because it provided a vision

with regard to the development potential of the Sambre corridor. Nowadays, the stakeholders around the Sambre river (including VNF) are working on re-opening the waterway in the coming years.

Success Factors •The creation of a “river space” in Hautmont, including: - A 60-slip harbour - A wintering 200-place dry boat storage facility - Associated services (reception, maintenance, storage)

Cost The study launched by VNF to gauge the potential of re-opening the river Sambre to navigation cost 20.000 euros.

• On left bank of the Sambre, upstream of a railroad bridge, the objective is to recondition the 16.000 m2 former industrial building of the “Société Treillis Panneaux Soudés (STPS)”, of which 6000m2 will be dedicated to the dry dock for boat storage and an exhibition hall.

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VNF was the contracting authority and EVOLI was the consultant agency conducing the study and in charge of the mapping.

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• Initialité: A public-private company specialised in project development and assistance, economic strategy, business analysis and funding research that was created 30 years ago. It is located in the North of France and has targeted its action along the Sambre corridor since 2005.

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The potential of cartography to involve stakeholders, and as a convincing tool in the decision-making process.

• Thanks to all the projects, a new dynamic is now going on the Sambre corridor. It is now clear for local government, VNF and all stakeholder that the river can not be closed to navigation. It is also clear that a new partnership has to be built in the coming years for the future governance of the river.

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• 2006- Sambre River closes for navigation due to Safety of a weak canal bridge • 2010- De centralisation of small waterways • 2010- Study of Sambre for re-opening canal for navigation purposes • 2011- Transfer Visit

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“Our Bee 4 Biodiveristy camaign has broken down the word ‘biodiversity’ and made it more acccessible to people. We are working together to raise awareness and promote biodiversity through new innovative and fun methods!.” Labhaoise McKenna, Heritage Officer at South Tipperary County Council

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A story in Ireland of Good Practice: “The focus of this practice is on public participation and social inclusion through a raising awareness campaign ‘Bee 4 Biodiversity’. The campaign began during the public participation process in the compilation of the first South Tipperary Biodiversity Action Plan; a schools art competition was held to design a bee logo to represent biodiversity in South Tipperary. The campaign promotes public awareness of local biodiversity and encourages public participation in promoting and addressing their local biodiversity issues. The project contained

various components or events such as: River Suir Education Packs: South Tipperary County Museum has produced ‘B 4 Biodiversity’ inserts for their River Suir Education Packs in partnership with The Heritage Council. Fired by Bees: A ceramic exhibition curated by a local potter contained professional, amateur & School childrens’ bee inspired creations in clay and other medium, which raised awareness about bees and biodiversity.

G6 A Place to Bee: A Carte blanche café to promote biodiversity was held in a disused shop during the Junction Festival. Dropin biodiversity workshops were available for adults and children which included making bird houses, bee hotels and wildlife art. Festival Cluain Meala: An annual event combining Walled Town celebrations with a Traditional Food and Farming Day. Free workshops and demonstrations are available on the streets of Clonmel, in traditional crafts such as harvest knots,

bees wax candle making and allotment gardening. All these events showcase the work being undertaken by the local authority South Tipperary County Council in terms of heritage and biodiversity. The events allow an opportunity to the council to engage new audiences that normally would not engage or be involved in council projects. The drop-in type service offers fun educational activities for children while providing the parents with project literature/ information. Source: Labhaoise McKenna, Heritage Officer at South Tipperary County Council

Tipperary, Ireland

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Bodies Involved There are many different agencies involved, although South Tipperary County Council is the lead agency.

• To raise awareness and promote biodiversity as an action of our first South Tipp Biodiversity Plan. • To engage new audiences and to educate people about biodiversity in a hands-on learning environment. • To raise awareness and create a greater appreciation of the natural heritage of South Tipperary • To continue to raise awareness of and implement positive action for biodiversity within South Tipperary local authorities • To promote and support best practice in looking after nature throughout the county

Some of the other agencies/community groups/ beneficiaries involved include: • The Heritage Council • Local schools • Local artists • Office of Public Works • Clonmel Borough Council • Cashel Heritage Trust • South Tipperary County Museum • Fethard Medieval Festival • Tidy Towns Groups. • Slieveardagh Rural Development Association

This year we hope to use the River Suir as the theme for our campaign and to have a River café during the summer, in disused premises along the quay in Clonmel. This will also be a drop in centre showcasing the river and the Waterways For-

Success Factors • The economic value of the events has changed many people’s perceptions of heritage and biodiversity. • Having the support and buy-in of local groups and Elected Members has been key to the success of events. • Following on from the success of engaging people locally with the Place to Bee concept, ‘Bee 4 Biodiversity’ workshops have been set up: • This is a low cost inititiative which works in partnership with other agencies to minimise costs. • e.g. Workshops are held in disused shops, festival tents etc

ward Project. We will have different groups involved in promoting various multi-functional use of the river e.g. traditional fishing methods; kayaking; walkers. It is envisaged that the river café will help gather a ‘shared vision’ of the river.

Cost South Tipperary Biodiversity Action Plan €10,500 (100% funded Heritage Council) Total other costs: €17,525 (funded 75% Heritage Council; 25% South Tipperary County Council): • Adopt a Green Space: €1,000p.a. • Bee 4 Biodiversity Stickers: €700 • Bee 4 Biodiversity Bookmarks: €400 • B4Biodiversity Logo competition: €500 • Raising Awareness Events in 2010: €14,225 • Videos: €1,000 • B 4 Biodiversity Environment Award and school programme: €700

//////////////// Lessons Learnt • This project is developing a waterway focus going forward. There will be links with any other stakeholder practices within the WF team.

•To protect, promote, enhance and raise awareness of biodiversity.

•Roles and responsibilites in relation to biodiversity are listed in full in the South Tipperary Biodiversity Action Plan 2010-2015

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www.southtippheritage.ie www.southtippcoco.ie

To capacity build local people from an early stage to promote & develop the project, as well as to help deliver large scale events and festivals year on year.

• The events have contributed to raising the profile significantly of biodiversity and the role South Tipperary County Council plays. • They continue to embed biodiversity into the core activities of the local authority & generate greater access & interest of heritage to a more widespread audience.

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The Bee 4 Biodiversity campaign began in 2009 and is on-going.

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A story in Finland of Good Practice: This project is the only water route between the EU and Russia. It is the Saimaa canal that has been leased by Savonlinna Region since 1960 for water traffic. “We [Finland] don’t have any other access to the sea. Without any contract we have no route to seas and for the forestry and mining industry they would have to transport goods by lorries or railways to the coast which is lengthy due to the vast distances.” The Saimaa canal with its surrounding land area was rented from the Soviet Union for 50

years in 1963. The rental agreement included the obligation for Finland to build up the channel and its locks, as well as maintaining traffic operations and the upkeep of the entire structure. The governance of the rental area and the control of the traffic and maintenance was organised by joint regular meetings of the administrative committee involving high-level civil servants from both countries. The rental agreement was extended for a new 50-year period in 2010. The rent paid to the Russian government is depen-

dent on traffic volume. In 2011, it is estimated at 1.4 million euros (based on a traffic volume of 1.5 million tons). “My opinion is that this good practice is not very easy to transfer to other European country because it is based between a land lease contract made within two states…. only three other examples of leasing land area from another country exist worldwide: Guantanamo, the Panama Canal and Macau. That’s why it’s not easy or needed to settle such arrangements.” But the key to this project’s

good practice lies with its strategic location. This stretch of water is effectively the only inland water route from the EU to Russia and during the transfer visits interesting discussions were had regarding possible thirdparty inland navigation routes with Russia. Source: Harri Lallukka, Senior Expert Savonlinna Region Federation of Municipalities

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Objectives Improving the flow of traffic in the Saimaa canal • The highest traffic volume has been in excess of 2.2 million tons. • The target for next years is to increase the volume to 4-5 million tons per year. • This is possible if there is investment in the canal to accommodate winter/ year-round traffic. (The plans for this have already been drawn up) • The basis for increasing volume could be forest industry products as well as bio-energy and raw wood materials and mining products.

The first contract between Russia and Finland for the land lease of the canal was signed around 1960 with the aftermath of the second world war still present. This made both parties hesitant with each other in the contract negotiations.

Roles & Success Factors Responsibilites • Finland is responsible to maintain the canal, locks and operation system as well as the maintenance roads on both sides of the canal. Finland also takes care of piloting, ice-breaking and traffic guidance on the canal area. Russia is responsible of these operations on channels from the canal to the Gulf of Finland. The Russian member of the canal council assigned the passes to lease area.

• After the first 50 years lease period many “big” decisions can be made in the Canal Council. The partners have learnt to trust each others, which makes the operations easier. Also the relations on personal level are very good. In all positions there is a person from the same organisational level on both sides, which makes the discussion easier and also increases the trust between persons and organisations.

The second contract, however, was signed with the precedent of fifty years of extensive and intensive cooperation between both countries and signing the contract was much easier.

Cost The annual rent is based on traffic volumes and is 1,4 mill. euros (based on 1,5 mill.tn). Some extras will be charged for extra services (like piloting and ice-braking on sea area and agent fees).

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• Canal council (FIN + RUS): The power to make decisions in matters relating to the leased area; and Joint decisions/unanimous decisions. • Board of management of the Saimaa Canal (FIN); This Board consists of the Finnish member of the Canal Council, who acts as chair of the board, and five others, who represent the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the Ministry of Transport and Communications; the Finnish Transport Agency; the Finnish Border Guard; and the Finnish Tourist Board. The Board of Management has no public duties, but concentrates on tasks relating to the implementation of the lease contract. • FGU Saimenskij kanal company (RUS) • The Finnish Transport Agency (FIN)

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Control of the vessels, piloting the canal, and ice-breaking operations in the canal are too complicated (especially on the Russian side).

New ideas for governance could make the control of the use of the canal easier and the traffic in the canal more fluent and rapid. That could lower the costs for cargo traffic from Lake Saimaa to the sea and add significantly to cargo volumes.

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• 1963- First 50-year lease • 2010- second 50-year lease

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The change in world heritage status brings a direct boost in to the local economy because of its increased status. But the key issue is to build upon the heritage attraction and involve the local community to engage in its use and in turn make it even more popular.â&#x20AC;? Chris Barnett, Project Co-ordinator at British Waterways

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A story in the UK of Good Practice: This project was set up to manage the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct World Heritage Site. Its objective is to establish good practice in securing and managing a waterway-related Heritage Site. The site consists of a 206 year old aqueduct and an 18km corridor of the Llangollen canal lying adjacent to it. The aqueduct is one of the most significant engineering structures on the British canal system. The corridor contains a wide range of historic canal-related structures and buildings, including tunnels, cuttings, wharves, houses,

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who have expressed an interest in becoming involved in the management of the WHS.

UNESCO World Heritage Site status was applied for in 2005, on the 200th year anniversary of the completion of the aqueduct. The application was successful and in 2009 the status was granted. The application process and successful achievement of status has had beneficial results. Rather than just securing the waterway’s heritage, it has led to the development of tourism in the area as well as giving voice to the local communities

A community development project has been established to bring together 11 communities along the 18 km canal corridor. This is coordinated by a community project officer. It focuses on facilitating an understanding and greater awareness of the heritage, culture and biodiversity of the canal and its corridor and encourages participation in its environmental conservation, including capacity building in conservation skills.

The overall outcome is that the potential for these type of developments to occur across other heritage waterway sites through the achievement of WHS status has been understood, and so may be applied to other sites in the future. Source: Chris Barnett, Project Co-ordinator at British Waterways

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“The essence of this good practice is about types of heritage management, supporting such key attractions and involving the local community in their development and management. The granting

of world heritage status brings a direct boost to the local economy due to its increased status and visitor numbers, but the key issue is to build upon the heritage attraction and ensure the local commu-

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The objective is to conserve the historic Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and adjacent stretches of the Llangollen Canal, through achieving World Heritage Site status, and to develop tourism and community involvement based on this.

The application for WHS status was led by Wrexham County Borough Council, British Waterways &The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Wales. Other involved stakeholders included the local authorities Denbighshire County Council & Shropshire County Council (Oswestry Borough Council), and the national heritage agencies Cadw & English Heritage.

Extensive consultation on the World Heritage Site Nomination resulted in local communities along the canal corridor expressing a desire to become involved in its future conservation and promotion.

nity feel a real sense of ownership and involve themselves in ways to make it even more popular.”

Cost Actions have been resourced and financed by Wrexham County Borough Council and British Waterways.

Achieving WHS status has led to plans for the wider development of tourism along the canal corridor based on its heritage.

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The project officer for the community development project works with local residents, businesses, schools and waterway interest groups, and has assisted the formation of a “Friends” group for the WHS.

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Links with other good practices in the project • GP12: Management & development of waterway heritage sites • GP 20 & 28: Re-use of historic canal side buildings

Partnership

Rather than seeing tourism development as a result of WHS nomination, the project is building on the interest & support of locals as a focus for community involvement.

• World Heritage Site status has been achieved, securing conservation of the aqueduct & the historic character of the canal corridor.

World Heritage Site status was granted in 2009. Tourist development and community engagement work is on-going.

• This is now being built on through the community development project.

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“The Oder (German: Oder [ˈoːdɐ]; Polish/Czech: Odra) is a river in Central Europe. It rises in the Czech Republic and flows through western Poland, later forming 187 kilometres (116 mi) of the border between Poland and Germany, part of the Oder-Neisse line. The river ultimately flows into the Szczecin Lagoon north of Szczecin and then into three branches (the Dziwna, Świna and Peene) that empty into the Gulf of Pomerania of the Baltic Sea.” Wikipedia

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A story in Poland of Good Practice: Lower Silesia is one of the most beautiful and warmest regions of Poland, famous for its mineral waters, picturesque and diverse landscapes and rich traditional culture. The Odra river valley weaves through this region; the second biggest river in Poland. It is a unique area, that hosts the Wroclaw Water Junction -an engineering achievement- and much virgin land that lies outside the city. With its natural wealth and beauty, the hidden and forgotten potential of the river has become of interest once again.

The municipality of Brzeg Dolny -a small commune which lies on the right bank of the Oder river- is attempting to revive and revalorize the forgotten potential of Oder river and adjacent areas. “We realize that years of state centralized economy before democracy in Poland have left the river almost unused for any sort of tourism or transport other than economical and it is also very polluted due to nearby chemical plant.” Brzeg Dolny has started to develop more intensively since its

G17 first days as local government in the early nineties. It was one of the first communes in Poland to develop a Local Land Development Plan, a document which sets clear rules for urban planning. Multifunctional use of the river is the main planning objective. “We need to understand and discover the issues concerned with the multi-functional use of waterways, and to transfer the acquired knowledge and partner experience into actions aimed to revitalise tourism in adjacent areas of the river Oder. We also

need to develop a system of integrated water management of the Oder river basin, taking into account the need for flood protection; preparation of preventive development plans; protection of water and the natural environment cleanliness as well as all-business and consumer transport needs.” Source: Monika Kaplon, Head of EU Funds Units, Municipality of Brzeg Dolny

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“Our local strategy is to improve the living standard of our inhabitants. Aiming future development – of industry, tourism, agriculture, trade and services- towards the Odra River the will enable the municipality to revive and revalorise

Bodies Involved Representatives of public, private and non-government sectors interested in the river Oder such as: • The Office for Inland Navigation in Wroclaw • The associations acting on behalf of the Oder, • Regional Water Management Board in Wroclaw • Regional Bureau of Spatial Planning in Wroclaw • Wroclaw Agglomeration Development Agency • Marshall’s Office of Lower Silesia • Lower Silesian Governor’s Office • Regional Office for the Protection of Monuments in Wroclaw.

• To establish multi-functional use of the forgotten potential of the river Oder and adjacent areas to boost tourism and recreation, and to improve the living standard of local inhabitants • To develop waterfront areas, with the aim of turning the Municipality of Brzeg Dolny towards the river Oder • To revive and revitalise the Oder river and adjacent area.

this sector. We have a great opportunity to boost water tourism if we can build upon the cultural and architectural heritage that already exists along the river. Furthermore we want the Odra to be classed IV navigable to connect with the

Success Factors • Creation of new tourism profile for the river Oder and adjacent areas within the local and regional market. • Social inclusion through cultural, sporting, and social events organized along the river. • Improved collaboration with various organisations working for the river Oder. • New ways of living, recreating, and working along the river. • Promotion of the Municipality of Brzeg Dolny.

Danube and the Elbe to increase tourism. Our main priority is to complete the construction of the Malczyce barrage that will greatly effect development of inland waterway transport in the region.”

Cost Municipality of Brzeg Dolny has an annual budget of 56 million PLN. Our main responsibilities are: local planning and administration; the environmental protection and nature conservation; the water management (water supply and sewage system); welfare; local roads; public education; culture; sports facilities and tourism; green spaces and public parks; public order and safety, fire and flood protection; business development- cooperation with non-governmental organizations; international cooperation; and promotion of Municipality.

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• The bodies which are involved in implementing the plans and activities regarding development for areas adjacent to the Odra River. It is an informal partnership created for implementing the plans of Municipality of Brzeg Dolny.

Due to a Regional Stakeholder Platform, collaboration with various organisations working for the river Oder is being improved.

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http:// www.brzegdolny.pl http://www.brzegdolny.eu

We have learned that many of our stakeholders need to be involved in relevant pilot projects.

• The first result possible to demonstrate is the number of historical buildings renovated, as well as a completed marina and moorings. • Stakeholders meetings.

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1997 – 2012: modernisation of historical buildings and areas displaying natural and historical value will be created for tourists.

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“This is an experience that demonstrates it is possible to develop activities along the canal that are both multi-functional and complementary...quickly becoming the most adequate way in preserving and managing the heritage assets built along the canal.” Javier San Millán, President of SIRGA

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A story in Spain of Good Practice: The Castilla Channel runs through a predominantly rural area, formed by 38 small municipalities, with a very low population density. Within this context, the development of public-private initiatives for the economic management and recovery of the Castilla Channel resources has arisen as a solution to a lack of dynamism in the community. This solution also reduces the costs and risks associated with private initiatives. The stretch of the Castilla Channel that runs through the town of Melgar de Fernamental is only

11 kilo meters. However, it is becoming a tourist attraction due to the improvements and renovations carried out in recent years. The works carried out included the hydrological and environmental recovery of the route; the restoration of lock number 42; the renovation of the lock keeper’s house into a centre displaying the old Channel trades; the transformation of a warehouse into a Rural Tourism Centre; and finally the vessel San Carlos de Abánades, which will provide boat trips between lock 14 and the aqueduct of Abánades.

G19 After the execution of the works, the County Council of Burgos and the Town Council of Melgar de Fernamental will be in charge, in an experimental way, of resource management (to provide a range of new facilities). Currently, it is in the process of public bidding for assigning the management and use of the facilities of the Rural Tourism Centre to local entrepreneurs. It is expected that the rest of facilities will also be privately managed.

op activities along the canal that are both multi-functional and complementary. Even within the low-density demographic area -where there is a lack of private enterprise- it is the public bodies that regenerate the area and make it available for private use. This is quickly becoming the most adequate way in preserving and managing the heritage assets built along the canal.”

“This is an experience that demonstrates it is possible to devel-

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“The exchange of experiences and knowledge is fundamental to us. In terms of Governance, it is the starting point to establishing good practice. We have obtained invaluable in-

Objectives To demonstrate and make visible to the population of the Castilla Channel the suitability and profitability of economic activities in the area surrounding the Channel.

Roles & Responsibilites • The restoration works regarding the hydraulic, architectural and environmental heritage of the Castilla Channel have been undertaken by administrations at a state, regional and county level, as well as by the local authorities, of which Melgar the Fernamental is an example

Success Factors • Its development has involved a number of programmes and projects that have managed to combine resources with the ultimate goal of achieving local development.

formation about other projects occurring in Europe in similar waterways [canal] that could only have been possible by talking about our experiences and exchanging information on projects.” Source: Javier San Millán, President of SIRGA

Cost The cost has been approximately 2 million Euros.

• Taken into account were the precedents of the previous experiences of Medina de Rioseco in the county of Valladolid, and Herrera de Pisuerga in the county of Palencia.

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• Territorial partners: The main driving force of the project was the Town Council of Melgar de Fernamental. A key factor was also the support of the County Government of Burgos and the Association SIRGA.

• Financial Partners: (1) State Level: Ministry of Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs. (2) Regional Level: Regional Government of Castilla and León (3) County Level: County Government of Burgos (4) Local Level: Town Council of Melgar de Fernamental (5) Consortium of the Excellence Plan of the Castilla Channel: state, regional and county funding.

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Achieving a public-private partnership is the most favourable way of preserving and managing the heritage sites along Canal de Castilla, and it is the most favourable financial arrangement for all parties involved.

• The project incorporates the intentions of various authorities. • It will serve the purpose of the economic revitalisation this area. • Under this corporate launch, private enterprises have made use of the completed infrastructure.

Results

2004-2012 The whole project is the result of work carried out over the course of many years. This is due to it being a local initiative supported by different levels of administration, and the necessity of conducting various projects for each of the works.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Panoramic Wheels are the pages of www.ferrarainfo.com especially dedicated to the cycletourism enthusiasts. In each section you will find interesting itineraries complete with maps, detailed road books, GPS data and Google Earth placemarks, ready to be downloaded on your computer..â&#x20AC;? From the Ferrara Bike Website, Ferrarabike.com

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A story in Italy of Good Practice: Promotional Tools: ‘Panoramic Wheels Guide’ where you can download for free GPS routing, road book, Google Earth coordinates, and other information • A 4 page flyer used in promoting the area and cyclotourism. • Bar codes on promotional materials designed for smart phones linked to promotional web sites.• A promotional campaign ‘Typical Emotion Guarantee’ linking emotions and activities.• Outputs of promotional actions for the different activities and events are quantifiable and linked to e-mail address.

Public-Private Cooperation: Restoration of ‘Mulino sul Po’ links the heritage of the area to tourism and the waterways. This historical-cultural reclamation enhances the heritage whilst public/private investment and cooperation supports management of the area tourism. •A “Bike Accommodation Code’ shared with tourism operators, indicates the services and the quality standard of accommodation • Promotional campaign ‘Typical Emotion Guarantee’ vouchers to spend on accommodation and activities along the river supported by a se-

G20 lected list of tourism operators • Support for local travel agencies who organise events to promote cyclo-river tourism to create a partnership with Chamber of Commerce of Ferrara and some Municipalities. Unconventional marketing: Cyclotourism guide developed by web-marketing plan. Blogs, forum and social networks deliver personalised direct marketing nationwide and provides feedback/suggestions for improvements. • 20.000 people contacted 70 website listings and specialized magazine ar-

ticles published • Hundreds of guide requests. a• Innovative communication project applied to tourism: collaboration with the University of Ferrara and private partners to create a free Web browser. ‘Augmented Reality’ direct or indirect view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented by computer-generated sound and graphics. Free access for smartphones to a network of promotional offers. Plans to develop application for cycletourism providing tourist routes and technical information.

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Objectives • Securing the multi-functional use of the Po river and canals : cycling-related tourism • Development and use of innovative promotional tools • Use of resources/funds from different projects and stakeholder involvement • Creation of ‘piggyback’ tools

“This is not a single Good Practice but a combination of different strategies applied for the innovative touristic promotion of the area and river in and around Ferrara. It is based on the knowledge acquired from cyclists themselves. We found

Roles & Responsibilites

The Ferrara Province was responsible for the definition of the strategy, the research of funds and the creation of specific projects. The role of the Province was of planning and coordination, sensibilities the local stakeholders in line with their tasks, competencies and responsibilities. Every partner was involved to play a single work agreeing with the strategy and plans designed by the Province.

that if we listened to the tourists and user of the rivers, we would have a completely new strategy.” Source: vProject Manager Ferrara Province

Success Factors • The integration of our natural landscape and environmental richness with the private sector • The decision to use rivers in a multifunctional manner: cycling/tourism • The involvement of the public sector and local stakeholders together with the private sector: tourist associations, tourist operators and travel agencies • Creation of different and targeted promotional tools • Experimentation utilising innovative instruments

Cost Considering that this good practice presents different projects over many years, a straightforward ‘cost’ cannot be given. However one could say that the overall cost has been more or less in the range of about 2 Million of Euro.

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Territorial partners: 7 Municipalities, Regional Po Delta Park, Emilia-Romagna Region, Po Basin Authority, Local Action Group DELTA 2000, Land Reclamation Consortium, Environment Protection Authority, Harbour office, Boating Association and Tourism Association, Regional Tourism Office, Chamber of Commerce, Ferrara University, Italian Federation of Cycliest, local association. Garmin & Layar as partners.

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1) only day-to-day work with local stakeholders and private sector can achieve the set goals for future development 2) Tourists are thinking people: they know what they want, so let’s listen because now they are talking to us every second!

• A high number of promotional tools have been requested and downloaded • Positive comments on forums & blogs • Good number of private operators using the ETG campaign in accordance with the public sector • Good number of tourism operators listed in the ETG list • High number of coupons delivered / relative income generated by the use of coupon

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2001/2011 The whole good practice presented is the result of work carried out over the course of many years and many project. This is due to it being a local initiative supported by different levels of administration and focussing on different issue.

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A story in Norway of Good Practice: Telemark stretches from the Skagerrak coastline and further inland to the mountain plateaus of Hardangervidda – through wide open farming villages, narrow valleys, steep mountain sides, and countless lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Telemark is not only a political and a geographical region, it is a feeling and an experience. It is history and traditions. But, tthe Telemark region includes very different communities with a vastly different culture and heritage. Just physically, it boasts untamed, steep moun-

tains and impenetrable valleys as one would expect to find on the west coast. Telemark also has dark forests as do the inland regions of Norway. We are attempting to create a network from the coast/fjord areas to the mountain areas with stakeholders who are linked in some way to the waterways from the coast to the mountains in Telemark county of Norway. It has been achieved through intensive dialogue and through the creation of a regional park to involve stakeholders for a management structure.

G21 “We are trying to bring communities from the seaside and countryside together through dialogue. Early on, we realised that if they were together in a common project it was easier to understand each other’s differences. It is definitely not the same environmental, economic, social situation being a community in the countryside as opposed to one along the seaside.”

communities together. You could say the waterways act as our means of communicating.” Source: Thrond Kjellevold, Sr. International Advisor, Telemark County Council

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“Dialogue is critical for success. We have been working on this project since 2000 under the Interreg IIIB Waterline Economy and Interreg IIIC VNE-Inland Waterways of Europe projects when we first started connecting the private and

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The objective is to facilitate economic development along our waterways. Together with our ‘stakeholders’, we would like to focus on business and tourism development.

The project operates like an umbrella working very closely with the local level but also encompasses county, regional and national bodies. In fact, Telemark County Council is one of the most active regions in Norway with regards to local community engagement.

public sector more together. Then we tried to link this network with larger European partners such as within the Interreg IVC Waterways Forward project. The value in a partnership like this is that dialogue is constant. Through the process of

Success Factors • Political involvement at a regional level • Municipal involvement and prioritization • Stakeholder involvement and prioritization

dialogue community’s start improving their own product development with regards to management arrangements, tourist attractions, cultural assets and other issues that are brought to the discussion.”

Cost Telemark County Council has an annual Gross budget of 1.3 billion NOK. Our main responsibilities are: • Upper secondary education • Regional planning and administra tion • Public Transportation • County Roads • Telemark Waterway • Public Dental Clinics • Public Health • Culture • Business Development • International Cooperation • 1.500 employees, of which 1.100 are educational personnel

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We have learned that many of our stakeholders need to be involved in relevant pilot projects.

• Telemark Canal Regional Park organization • Increased political awareness at a national level • Increase in economic development projects with municipal level involvement and cooperation/contact with our European partners

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This practice focuses on transplays the main role in connecting tainable energy; and promoting port, energy and culture/ tourthe Danube Region. This waterculture and tourism, people to ism issues. The overall objecway network, unique to Europe, people contacts tive is to improve connectivity connects the Danube and Tisa It aims to protect the environwithin the Danube Region and Rivers and provides multiple ment of the region by restoring with the rest of Europe, in terms functions: navigation, flood proand maintaining the quality of of infrastructures, systems and tection, irrigation, tourism, huntwaters; managing environmenpeople. This can be done by ing and fishing. The total hydrotal risks; and preserving bioimproved coordination in infralogical network has a length of diversity, landscapes and the structure works, improved opabout 1000km of water courses quality of air and soils eration of transport and energy between the rivers Danube and systems, exchanges of experiTisa in the Autonomous ProvFinally, the project aims to ence on clean energy, and proince of Vojvodina. Territorial coverage of the Danube region strengthen the region by stepmotion of Danube culture and for the region strategy ping up institutional capacity The Danube project aims to improve tourism. and cooperation and working connectivity within the region by together to tackle security and We believe that rehabilitation of improving mobility and intermoorganized crime. the Danube-Tisa-Danube Canal dality; encouraging more susOstrava

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• The Strategy aims at better coordination and alignment of policies and funding.

• Other European institutions have also been closely involved.

• Using this available support to greater effect and showing how macro-regional cooperation can help tackle local problems are central principles of the Strategy.

• EU Danube Regions Strategy stakeholders are from : Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Bulgaria and Romania; and Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Ukraine and Moldova.

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• Successful implementation depends on joint efforts, available funds and entrepreneurial capabilities of project participants.

• The Strategy is implemented by mobilising and aligning existing funding to its objectives much is already available via numerous EU programmes (e.g. EUR 100 billion from Structural Funds 2007-2013, as well as significant IPA and ENPI funds). • There are also other instruments; the Western Balkan Investment Framework, blending instrument for grants and loans; international financing institutions • There are national, regional and local resources.

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The document encompasses directions for future programmes, for both EU & non EU member countries. No new funds, no new institutions or budgets will be created to support its implementation.

Results of the Serbian partners’ work on the EU Strategy for the Danube Region are represented by selected sections, paragraphs and project examples in the Action plan for EU Danube region strategy.

“Danube strategy inputs for action plan” will be included in Waterways Forward policy recommendations at the end of the project in 2012.

Results

In the Presidency Conclusions, the European Council supported the Strategy on 24 June 2011. This marks the beginning of the implementation phase. (Note: Some projects are already being implemented, although the time frame for Danube Region Strategy implementation coincides with EU next budget period which is 20142020.)

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“The more efficient handling of the state’s tasks in the field of the multifunctional use of the inland waterways forming a well organized management structure..” András Magyarics, WF project manager

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A story in Hungary of Good Practice: In Hungary, the year before the country joined the EU, there was a strongly concentrated two level water management system in work: a central governmental body and 12 territorial water management directorates. In 2004, the year Hungary joined the EU, the dividing and transforming of the tasks and roles between the central and territorial organizations in the field of the water management sector began. Despite the system of the administrative structure’s network not being transformed, it has nevertheless represented a significant change in the field

of decision-making among the different levels of the structure. The role of the members of the water (and also the environment) management structure has been modified. The territorial bodies all around the country are very much aware of local problems and local situations, as they are in close connection with local stakeholders: those users of the waterways who have been involved in joint talks about the implementation of the key goals within local water management, in particular regarding the development, op-

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eration and maintenance of the waterways/fairways. Among the other numerous tasks of the 12 territorial directorates, they are directly responsible for keeping the rivers in a good condition, including the different categories of waterways/fairways, whilst taking international regulations into consideration. Their ongoing activities include: river engineering, riverbed, shoreline and water-level regulation, the maintenance and operation of the fairways, drawing up demarcation plans, providing floating and coastal markers, mapping/charting, and cooperating

with relevant local navigation authorities. They carry out surveys, collections, storage, and forward data concerning the riverbeds and shorelines, as well as the waterways. These two bodies coordinate local planning with national development at various water locations (and the surrounding areas) and the associated management activities, in order to be able to assess the most applicable and efficient domestic and international financial and HR funding for the activities.

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Objectives • Decentralisation of the out-of-date system, modernisation • More accentual role for the territorial water management directorates • Changing the “way of orders” which supports success of the initiations “from beneath” concerning alternative usage of inland waterways

• Related to waterway maintenance: river engineering; river bed-, shoreline-, water-level regulation, maintenance and operate of the fairways, making of the marking plans, providing of the floating and coastal marking, mapping/charting, coperation with the relevant authorities. Organization and implementation of the survey, collection, store, forwarding of data of river bed, shoreline and waterways.

“The handling of the problems of waterways/fairways is more efficient apply-ing this state’s dealing system. The use of the (not too rich) sources is more efficient in the field of the development, operation and maintenance of Hungar-

Success Factors • Shared responsibility between navigation by the decentralized network • Shared waterway maintenance and operations

ian waterways. We can focus on the most important, most urgent tasks initiated by the territorial/local bodies.” Source: András Magyarics, WF project manager

Cost • • • •

ERDF co-financing rate: 85% Total amount: 131.753,33 € ERDF Funding:111.990,33 € EU National co-financing: 19.763,00 €

• VKKI – through the activities of the 12 territorial directorates - within their numerous tasks - is responsible for the good condition of the rivers including the different categories of waterways/fairways considering the international regulations.

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The First Level Control is the VÁTI Hungarian Non-profit Company for Regional Development and Town Planning, Central Control Unit in Budapest, by whom the expenditure of project partners will thus have to be checked and confirmed.

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In the surrounding countries there are river stretches with common interests & problems (in terms of waterways operation, maintenance and navigation). There are bilateral agreements with all neighboring countries. The cross-border activities are operated on the basis of different water management level organizations.

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The role of the organisations is to provide secure multi-functional use of the waterways for all: both exploiters of transport and recreational users. It has to ensure a balance across the entire user spectrum.

• More decision levels – but less accountable, professional people involved • Fewer people involved in administrative organisations • More representatives are needed to ensure the safeguard of heritage assets, as well as increased representation for the tourist sector.

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• It’s an ongoing process • The main changes of the structure happened between 2004-2006

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A story in Ireland of Good Practice: The Water Framework Directive was set up in 2000 to establish a framework for the protection of all waters and to achieve to achieve Good Ecological Potential (GEP) by 2015. This includes canals which are classified as Artificial Water Bodies (AWBs) under the Directive. “But establishing the ecological value for canals is not straightforward because -unlike rivers that have pristine conditions-this is man made infrastructure that has to be managed.”

This project was started in 2005 to both implement a monitoring programme and to develop a canal classification tool so that the canals could be assessed, and GEP’s achieved. The current canal monitoring programme consists of 40 monitoring sites throughout the canals in Ireland across four River Basin Districts. It includes seasonal sampling of ecological quality elements including: • General physio-chemical parameters (quarterly), • Benthic invertebrate fauna (every 3 years),

EC1 • Macrophytes (annually) • Hydromorphology. Baseline data from this programme and historic water quality data from the Canals enabled the initial classification of the Ecological Potential of the canals. This facilitated the completion of the draft River Basin Management Plans.

“We are monitoring over time and will select the areas that need to be addressed immediately. Part of process is trying to establish what constitutes good ecology of canals in the first place.” Source: Paula Treacy, Senior Environment Officer Waterways Ireland

Classifications from the WFD Compliant Canal Classification Tool will be used to support operational and surveillance monitoring for canals in Britain and Ireland.

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“Our main challenge has been about the ecology of canals: (1) what is good (2) how do we balance and (3) how can we protect. Our business is to provide navigation infrastructure but we have also acknowledged the overall ecologi-

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• Development of WFD Monitoring Programme for Canals • Classification of Ecological Potential • Research the development of WFD Classification Tool for Canals • Development of management strategies and mitigation measures to ensure the Canals meet Good Ecological Potential (GEP) • Using ecological information to improve maintenance practices

Bodies and Stakeholders involved: • Waterways Ireland • Inland Fisheries Ireland • Environmental Protection Agency • Scottish and Northern Ireland Forum for Environmental Research • Scottish Environmental Protection Agency • UK Technical Advisory Group • Environment Agency UK • British Waterways • Northern Ireland Environment Agency

cal value of the canal systems in their own right. It is not an easy process because establishing an ecological rating system on manmade infrastructure is new to us, and probably throughout Europe. Additionally we are working on a

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sniffer project with other European countries to establish a combined partnership tool for rating the ecology of canals in different countries. There has been tremendous learning in this process because we are dealing with unlimited variables.”

Cost

• The monitoring programme allows for the Ecological Potential of each canal to be assessed on a continual basis.

• The scheduled WFD monitoring work for the canals in 2011, which is funded by Waterways Ireland, amounts to €115,700.

• It also provides data that, in conjunction with results of the classification tool, will be used to target specific changes in management practices where required, to ensure compliance with WFD objectives.

• Waterways Ireland contributed approximately €5000 to the SNIFFER project.

• Waterways Ireland has implemented a comprehensive environmental monitoring programme for the canals.

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WI has jurisdiction over the greatest length of canal network on the island of Ireland, thus it is responsible for ensuring that these canals are WFD compliant, and for reporting on their ecological status to the Environmental Protection Agency which reports to the EU.

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To complete the initial classification of The Ecological Potential of the Canals, WI worked in partnership with Inland Fisheries of Ireland & the Environmental Protection Agency. It cooperates on an ongoing basis with these state bodies in implementing this monitoring programme & disseminating environmental data from it to the public.

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Establishing the ecological value of canals. Cooperation by government agencies is essential in implementation of EU Water Framework Directive, and cooperative research is necessary to solve common problems.

• The majority of WI’s canals have been determined to be at Good Ecological Potential. • The overall water quality in the canals in Ireland is commensurate with their use as multi-purpose amenity resources

Results

Time scale of Waterways Ireland’s comprehensive environmental monitoring programme for canals: • Start date: 2005 • End Date: Ongoing Development of a WFD Compliant Canal Classification Tool was completed in December 2010

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A story in Sweden of Good Practice: “We are in the midst of transferring the classification of our body of water from inland ocean to inland waterway. This would bring great positive impact on the capacity of freight transport within our waterways- reducing costs for industry and decongesting the railway and highways from lorries.” Shipping has existed in one form or another throughout the existence of the inhabitants in the Lake Vänern area. In the 16th and 17th century, single-mast wooden ships known as bojorts

began carrying freight on the lake. When the King Karl Canal was opened in Vänersborg in 1778, it allowed ships to sail to Trollhättan. In 1800 the Trollhätte Canal opened, enabling them to navigate all the way out to sea. Today the canal locks in Trollhättan determine the maximum size of vessel that can enter Lake Vänern. The vessels can be up to 88m and can carry around 4000T. Around 2700 freight vessels pass through the locks at Trollhättan each year. There are 11 ports on Lake Vänern. Six of

EC4 these are part of Vänerhamn AB: a port company that was set up in 1994, of which 90 percent is owned by its neighbouring municipalities.

such as fodder, fertilizer, salt, alloys and coke.

Source: Ida Kullgren, project co-ordinator at the County Administrative Board of Värmland

In total, more than 2.6 million tonnes of freight are handled every year on average. Of all the port facilities, Gruvön and Lidköping handle the largest volumes. Slightly oversimplifying, you could state that pulp wood, timber, petroleum products, pulp and paper are the main freight goods handled in the north of Lake Vänern, while the south handles bulk freight

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Objectives The aim is to increase investment in freight by rail and water, as EU transport policy prioritizes intelligent freight systems that have the least possible impact on the environment, With EU support there are excellent opportunities for further development of shipping on Lake Vänern. Unitised freight, a term for containers and trailers, is a growing global market, as freight is easily transferred between different modes of transport and different customers. There is good potential for sea/river freight to and from the canal systems in Europe.

“Lake Vänern doesn’t belong to only one person; it is a unique water and nature resource to all the inhabitants living in the area. Therefore, it is important to have a wide cooperation with representa-

tives from different fields that collaborate to create a sustainable environment for future generations. Thanks to the Waterways Forward project we gained an opportunity to learn from other countries’ best

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Both regional and international partnerships are of importance. Within the region a network called “Lake Vänern co-operation” has been built up; where stakeholders as: Region Värmland and Västra Götaland, the County Administrative Board of Värmland and Västra Götaland and the municipalities around the Lake are involved. One of the subgroups of this co-operation has it focus area on freight traffic. Currently, Värmland is partner in two Interreg projects; Waterways for Growth in the IVB North Sea program and Waterways Forward in the IVB program. These international partnerships have been fruitful contacts for the regional actors.

practices, and by so improving our own knowledge.”

Increased freight traffic will have an ef fect on the environment and the flora and fauna in the region. Therefore it is impor tant to include these consequences when calculating the feasibility of freight traffic. When investigating the possibilities for an increased freight; stakeholders representing water environment and nature protection always are represented. The key to the success of freight traffic in the area derive from centuries of experience and a demand for import and export of different raw materials and industries. The co-operation between the public and the private sector is built on years of trust.

Cost The County of Administrative Board of Värmland has in decades actively taken part in several EU funded projects, regarding the development of Lake Vänern and its freight traffic. The budget and costs differs from various projects depending on which stakeholders and what focus areas that is the target.

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The County Administrative Board of Värmland (CABV) is a coordinating national authority with supervisory responsibilities and a public service authority in the region. The aim is to provide good service with open accountability that is based on the rule of law. CABV is responsible for spatial planning, environmental objectives, the water framework directive, Natura 2000 sites, preserving our cultural heritage and regional development of waterways. The CABV has a vast experience in working with transnational and interregional projects linked to multifunctional use of lakes and rivers. The outcomes of these transnational and interregional cooperations are of great importance for the regions development and help to support the regional expertise of water management.

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The existing authorities do not work with Lake Vänern in a comprehensive manner. But, around Lake Vänern, several actors have set up their own initiative to solve this problem. Through Lake Väner Co-operation, the municipalities and the two regions around Lake Vänern are working together to develop the lake as a maritime area.

Many of the lorries that currently use the roads around Lake Vänern, would decrease if more freight were to be carried by water. The terminals around Lake Vänern has been modified with efficiency improvements. All ports meet safety classification requirements. The development of IT-based logistics systems is accelerating. In short, there are many signs that point to a bright future for shipping on Lake Vänern.

Results

The development of freight traffic in the Lake Väner region is a long term progress. It started in the 16th century and will hopefully continue for many future generations. Värmland is constantly seeking opportunities in form of project and networks to develop the freight traffic.

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“The headline ‘RECULTIVATE For Salmon spawning’ is a bit narrow and does not describe other values gained from that activity - such as improved microhabitats for reophilous invertebrates, landscape, and new possibilities for water tourism. Maybe we can change and expand the title to “RECULTIVATE For Salmon, Water bugs and Humans…or a word that better describes the theme of our work would be AWARENESS.” Andris Urtans

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A story in Latvia of Good Practice: The Vidzeme Region is rich in natural beauty with its scenic rivers, lakes and landscapes. A mostly untouched natural environment, it‘s a valuable area that’s ripe for economic development and the establishment of entrepreneurial activities. Economic development and the sustainable exploitation of natural resources are two of the main priorities of Development Programme and Spatial Planning of the Vidzeme Planning Region. We are attempting to restore

fast-flowing river stretches of EU significance, to ensure the further integrity and sustainability of protected habitats and species. The spawning areas for the Baltic salmon aim to be improved, and the river self-purification capacity and general river biodiversity aim to be increased. The stretches of river to be re cultivated are chosen according to a river survey, which includes records of stream hydraulics and riverbed substrates, and the degrees of river saturation with macrophytes as the bal-

EC8a ance of benthic invertebrates and algae. In total, 20 hectares of riffle areas.have been recultivated. The recultivation activities were divided into 2 stages. The first was mechanical re cultivation, and the treatment of the chosen area through weed removal and mechanical loosening of riverbed in riffle areas. The second was the manual removal of any remaining roots, and the occasional arrangement of stones and assemblages.

Vidzeme Region, Latvia Source: Andris Urtans

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Restoration of fast-flowing river stretches of EU significance, ensuring further integrity and sustainability of protected habitats and species.

• Former Administration of North Vidzeme Biosphere reserve • Local Fishermen’s Club • Environmental NGOs • Local volunteers

“In conditions with limited funds and still ongoing eutrophication processes, practical involvement of different groups of people -as volunteers in restoration of rivers stretches- has obtained viable results and raises the self con-

Success Factors • Political involvement at a regional level • Municipal involvement and prioritization • Stakeholder involvement and prioritization • Re cultivation activities in both rivers confirmed that both physical (oxygen saturation, increase in stream velocity) and environmental features (appearance of reophiluous species) of re cultivated river stretches improved significantly.

fidence and motivation of those involved. When rivers are restored by its local people and serving NGO’s, it becomes a goal to restore not only ‘Flagspecies’ like Salmon, but also numerous reophiluous aquatic invertebrates.”

Cost • ERDF Funding: 104.550,00Euro • EU Nat. Co-fi: 18.450,00Euro • Total: 123.000,00Euro Financial framework: Resources for activity implementation were funded from the Interreg IIIA Project WETLIVONIA (NIII-041).

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• Regional planning partnership:

The initiative was launched by the former administration of North Vidzeme Biosphere reserve and the results persuaded the administration of Vidzeme Planning Region to continue the work on the issues raised during the project.

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Permanent maintenance activities within a single river are needed & beaver activities in riffle areas and adjacent river stretches must be regulated.

• Evident increase of salmon smolts within the years following re cultivation, proved by scientific electro fishing. • In the case of the Jaunupe Channel, a visual reopening of the overgrown landscape.

Results

First undertaken in 1987, repeated 2007 -2009.

Ongoing annual supervision and management with the help of volunteers.

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A story in The Netherlands of Good Practice: The residents in the river region were confronted anxious times in 1993 and 1995. The water levels were extremely high and the dikes just managed to hold. A quarter of a million people had to be evacuated. Extremely high river discharges will occur more frequently in the future and for this reason it was decided to ensure that the rivers could discharge the forecast greater volumes of water without flooding. The Government approved the Room for the River Plan (Planologische Kernbeslissing Ruimte voor de Rivier) in 2007. This Plan has three objectives:

- by 2015 the branches of the Rhine will cope with a discharge capacity of 16,000 cubic metres of water per second without flooding; - the measures implemented to increase safety will also improve the overall environmental quality of the river region; - the extra room the rivers will need in the coming decades to cope with higher discharges due to the forecast climate changes, will remain permanently available.

A range of measures is being implemented to create more room for the river and reduce high water levels, such as lowering the floodplains, relocating dikes further inland, lowering groynes in the rivers and deepening the summer beds. Strengthening dikes is a measure that will be implemented only when the alternatives are too expensive or inadequate.

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The programme also aims to boost the economy, ecology & scenic value of the rivers region; investing in its environmental quality will make the region more

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Objectives • To complete the flood protection measures by 2015 • To improve the overall environmental quality in the river region • Special attention will be paid to conserving and developing the region’s protected nature values. • The aim is to make the area more attractive and improve quality of life by integrating water with other spatial functions. • However, in the event that the main objective of this PKB (achieving the required safety levels) conflicts with its secondary objective (spatial quality), the main objective will prevail.

“The continued strengthening of the dikes is an option that would reduce the risk of flooding. However, any flood that occurred would result in even greater damage since more water would flood to the sunken land behind the dikes. A trend has to be broken if the

Netherlands is to be a safe, comfortable and pleasant country for its inhabitants. The answer is given by the ‘Room for the River’ plan. The Dutch government is taking action to improve safety and to protect the land and people living behind the dikes from floods. The

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A total of 17 partners are cooperating in the implementation of the programme. The bodies, stakeholders & Beneficiaries involved include: • The provinces • Municipalities • waterboards • Rijkswatertaat (which is the Executive arm of Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment)

• The purpose of the PKB is to increase public safety and strengthen the riverine area in economic, ecological and scenic terms. These are matters of overriding public interest • The Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality is endeavouring to have the entire riverine area designated as a special conservation area.

river will be given more room at the total of 39 locations covered by the ‘Room for the River’ Programme. The main objectives of this programme are to complete the flood protection measures by 2015 and to improve the overall environmental quality in the river region.”

Cost Implementation of the measures described in this PKB depends on the amounts earmarked in the budget of the Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management for the Room for the River programme (IF 16.02.02). To date the budget is €2.3 billion.

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• The Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment. • Any losses or damage that may be incurred will be compensated for under existing schemes.

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The most important link is with the theme group Environment and Climate Change (during the preparation phase) and Governance (during the implemenattion phase): • This is an example of a governance model and how different stakeholders should cooperate. • Cultural heritage, Multifunctional use of waterways etc.

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Retain flexibility in implementing the ‘Key Planning Decision’ (PKB) to leave scope for measures other than those listed or for the application of new knowledge, techniques or technologies. Leaving scope for the application of new knowledge, techniques or technologies which allow the objectives to be met more effectively or in a more socially acceptable way.

• The programme outlines the measures and where they will be taken. • The programme does not contain firm policy decisions • Once the procedure has been completed the measures will be worked out in more detail and implemented.

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Completion by 2015 of: •The flood protection measures are to be completed •An overall improvement in the environmental quality of the river region should also have been achieved.

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A story in HUNGARY of Good Pratice: Along the left side of the Danube in Hungary, a 10m high line of loess wall can be found that is more than 100km long. All along this length, parts of the wall regularly erode away causing serious damage in the surroundings; a process that intensifies in rainy weather. The loess is a very small granulated un-stratified pale yellow deposit that is found in the steep banks; when affected by humidity or pressure it is susceptible to slipping. The fluctuation of the groundwater level can also contribute to this type of erosion.

Due to the extreme weather of the few last years, which have included strong rainfalls, much slipping has occurred which has resulted in serious damage being caused. The loess wall nearby Dunaújváros has already collapsed several times during the past few years. Due to this fact, a complex bank-protecting system has already been developed along several parts of the wall –as a relevant European level example. This urgent intervention is justified by the fact that further movements will cause

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an almost irreversible damage in the national monument area and in the surrounding public waterworks. Surface and underground drainage system independent from the communal sewer prevent the crumbling of the embankment around 260 kilometers long. Biological protection is provided by plants cultivated on the loess slope. The flora of the area is of a value similar to an arboretum.

Source: Ildikó Petrovickijné dr. Angerer, Environment Counsellor of the Municipality of Dunaújváros

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Objectives • Ensuring the strength of the loesswall beside the Danube • Repairing the damaged drainages and monitoring system • Renovating and protecting the national monuments in order to guarantee their functioning in the future

Roles & Responsibilites • Municipality of Dunaújváros

“The extreme weather is a new factor which we have to count on anywhere in Europe in the near future. One of its side effects is the increased level

of erosion. In case of the loess-wall in Dunaújváros this means that we have to take strong and fast interventions to prevent a possible catastrophe.

Success Factors • The goodwill value of the protected or concerned areas by the project is up to 25 billion HUF • Population protected by the project: approximately 5000 people.

The applied technological solutions could be used as an example in other areas with similar problems.”

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ERDF co-financing rate: 85% Total amount: 108.000,00 € ERDF Funding:91.800,00 € EU National Co-financing: 16.200,00 €

• The overall budget of the first phase is 324,36 million HUF • The value of the second phase is 413,45 million HUF • Both of the 2 phases are financed up to 85% by the European Union. • The remaining 15% of the budget is financed by the Municipality of Dunaújváros.

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Biological protection is provided by plants cultivated on the loess slope. The flora of the area is of a value similar to an arboretum.

• The Roman Stone storage monument • Block houses • Pedestrian promenades, parks, statues, sports-grounds • Bank-protecting workshops • Public roads with local importance • Local water supplier system, gas-network, waste- water canalization system

Results

The first phase of the project started in December 2009 and finished in November 2010. The contractor of the second phase will be chosen during the spring of 2011, and the foreseen starting date of the works is the summer of 2011. The deadline of the implementation is July 2012.

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A story in Ireland of Good Practice: “Suir River Café: Lay of the Land” engages local communities with challenges and opportunities of the Suir River valley and offers participation in Waterways Forward through community mapping. This practice focuses on Public participation and social inclusion through the engagement of communities with challenges/opportunities of governance, environment, climate change and multifunctional use of the local and regional inland waterway of the River Suir. • Collaboration with Landscape Interface Studio, Kingston Uni-

versity, local artist and Clonmel Junction Festival • Raises awareness and promotes Waterways Forward project at local/regional level • Creates vision for the River Suir through working with community, Regional Stakeholder Platform and local authority • Engages new audiences and capacity builds stakeholders along the river • Directs the Waterways Forward project at a local level • Represents new innovative practice for Local Authority/ community engagement

G31 • Informs planning process for local development plans by gathering diverse opinions/ ambitions from local community creating Waterways Forward ‘good practice’ template • Celebration of the river and its connection with people • Reconnects local people and agencies with the river • Establishes responsibilities/ ownerships identified in the regional analysis • Outlines/clarifies Regional Stakeholder Platform responsibilities and potential linkages and overlaps

• Creates awareness/greater appreciation of the River Suir • Increased involvement and goodwill - matches people with projects • Identifies stakeholders collaborations to help the river • Promotes/supports/identifies environmental good practices along the Suir for potential re-use across Ireland • Records peoples’ experiences and sense of place associated with the river

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This good practice builds upon G6: Stakeholder and general public participation where a carte blanche café ‘Place to Bee’, educating people about biodiversity, was integrated by the local authority into a local festival. The Suir River Café

Roles & Responsibilites

Three events extend the reach of the River Suir to develop a ‘shared vision’ engaging with a wider community, sharing experiences, ideas,skills and illustrating potential projects. • “My Suir’’ - mapping the River Suir experience • “Our Suir’’ - celebrating the findings • “Suir Inheritance’’ - exploring ideas for future heritage, tourism and sustainable development

• Outline of some of the roles/responsibilities undertaken by the Regional Stakeholder Platform / Heritage Forum. Hand written notes compiled to form part of the documentation process. • Establishes responsibilities and ownerships as identified in the regional analysis • Brings Regional Stakeholder Platform together to clarify responsibilities and potential linkages/overlaps.

and Lay of the Land workshops are following in this good practice by using similar collaborative methods to engage local people and the Regional Stakeholder Platform in the River Suir and Waterways Forward project. The idea was to create a

Success Factors

‘shared vision’ for the River Suir by all stakeholders and to reconnect sense of place and connection with the river. Source: Labhaoise McKenna, Heritage Officer at South Tipperary County Council

Cost

• Very successful process • Large scale interaction with the project • Approximately 80 participants per day over 10 day period • Additional participation (100 people) at the pop-up workshop events with communities in Ardfinnan, Clonmel, Cahir and Carrick-on-Suir. • Very good input from the South Tipperary Heritage Forum and Regional Stakeholder Platform and senior staff in the local authority.

The total cost for the project was approximately €17,600. This was made up of the following costs: Lay of the Land €10,400 VAT €2,400 Set-up, materials, travel €2,000 Artist in residence fee and budget €2,000 Participating artists €800

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(1)To capacity build local people from an early stage to undertake shared vision workshops.(2) Professional landscape architects from Kingston University added hugely to the process as neutral facilitators and new energy. (3) Positive publicity for the river, local authority and the Waterways Forward project. This project has built relationships with community groups, individuals, local authority staff and regional stakeholder platform through a positive interactive experience.(4)To ‘piggy-back’ on existing events

Local community/specialist interest groups in Ardfinnan, Cahir, Carrick-on-Suir and Clonmel. General public in South Tipperary and Junction Festival audience. South Tipperary County Council, Clonmel Borough Council, Carrick-on-Suir Town Council, Regional Stakeholder Platform – Office of Public Works, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Inland Fisheries Ireland, The Heritage Council, South Tipperary Museum, South Tipperary Archives, BirdWatch Ireland, South Tipperary Vocational Education Committee, An Taisce, Irish Farmers Association, Suir Can, Tipperary Libraries, Tipperary Historical Society, Workmens Boat Club, Clonmel Swimming Pool.

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• “My Suir’’ mapping the River Suir experience • “Our Suir’’ celebrating the findings • “Suir Inheritance’’ exploring ideas for future heritage, tourism and inheritance experience • The three events together, aimed to extend the reach of the River Suir to develop a ‘shared vision’ engaging with a wider community, sharing experiences, ideas and skills, and illustrating potential inheritance projects through time. Five documents have been compiled with the findings.

Results

The Suir River Café and Lay of the Land Workshops was integrated into the Clonmel Junction Festival and ran between 1July10 July 2011. Post workshop analysis and documentation was completed by September 2011.

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