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Nature conservation agencies are in charge of the implementation of most of the measures, stated in the IMP, but also the WSV, dike organisations, ports and others committed themselves to contributions. Further planning to specify and synchronise measures is likely to be financed.
Table 3 Organisational Remit for the Management of the Weser estuary
¹ The Chambers of Agriculture are both: stakeholders and agricultural authorities with official duties.
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What tool is available to help manage multiple users of a resource in an integrated way (i.e. achieving more holistic management)?
Legislative Drivers & Sectoral Plan Review of TIDE Estuaries
Table of content
- 1. Introduction
- 1a. Overview
- 1b. Methodology
- 2. Management Drivers
- 2a. Birds Directive (2009/147/EC) & Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC)
- 2b. Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC)
- 2c. Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC)
- 2d. Flood Risk Management Directive (2007/60/EC)
- 3. Key Players and Management Structures
- 3a. Humber Estuary
- 3b. Elbe Estuary
- 3c. Weser Estuary
- 3d. Scheldt Estuary
- 4. Management Plans & SWOT Analysis
- 4a. Management Plans
- 4b. SWOT Analysis
- 4c. SWOT Tables
- 5. Conclusions
- 5a. Environmental Drivers
- 5b. Best Practice
- 5c. SWOT
Authors:
By: Boyes, S., Cutts, N.D. & Elliott, M.
Supported by: Wild-Metzko S., Knüppel J., Saathoff S., Hürter D., Kress J., Roose F., Geerts L.
By: Boyes, S., Cutts, N.D. & Elliott, M.
Supported by: Wild-Metzko S., Knüppel J., Saathoff S., Hürter D., Kress J., Roose F., Geerts L.
3c. Weser Estuary
Table 3 shows the organisations with management responsibility for the Weser estuary. As the tidal Weser is administrated by only two federal states, principally Lower Saxony and the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, a coordinated management approach is easier compared to the Elbe, but still needs governmental treaties between the states, again with the involvement of the Federal Waterways Administration (WSV). As with the Elbe, a cross-border Natura 2000 management plan was set up for the Weser estuary (Integrated Management Plan Weser (IBP Weser) by the associated state ministries and state agencies in order to meet the requirements of the Natura 2000 directives, the WFD objectives, and also to consider the needs of existing uses in the estuary. In order to ensure future successful implementation, the development of the IBP Weser was sustained by detailed stakeholder involvement. In February 2012 both state governments decided on the implementation of the IBP Weser as a guideline for authorities. The existing working group by NLWKN, SUBV and WSV should be continued in order to observe the implementation process and biennially report progresses to stakeholders.Nature conservation agencies are in charge of the implementation of most of the measures, stated in the IMP, but also the WSV, dike organisations, ports and others committed themselves to contributions. Further planning to specify and synchronise measures is likely to be financed.
Table 3 Organisational Remit for the Management of the Weser estuary
WESER |
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| Area of Responsibility | Group/Organisation | Basis to Management |
| Water Quality | State Ministries
|
Statutory |
State Agencies
|
Statutory | |
| Water Companies | Duty of Care | |
| Nature Conservation | State Ministries
|
Statutory |
State Agencies and Companies
|
Statutory | |
| Wadden Sea National Park of Lower Saxony - Administration | Statutory | |
Nature conservation NGOs, e.g.
|
Stakeholder, protected sites management, contracts, landowner, lobby | |
| Shipping and ports | Federal Waterways Administration (WSV), consisting of Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development (BMVBS), the regional offices e.g. in Aurich (WSD Nord-West) and local offices Bremerhaven and Bremen (Waterways and Shipping Authorities) | Statutory |
State Ministries
|
Statutory | |
| - Harbour Master Office/port authority of the ports of Bremen/Bremerhaven (navigation) - Bremenports (infrastructure related company, owned by Bremen)) |
Statutory | |
| Niedersachsen Ports (N-Ports) | Statutory | |
| Ship-owner associations and terminal operators | Lobby | |
| Regional Development | State Ministries
|
Statutory |
| Local and regional Planning Authorities (with stakeholder input) | Statutory | |
|
Statutory | |
| Associations (entrepreneurs, trade, industry) | Lobby | |
| Flood Protection Flood Protection (cont.) | State Ministries
|
Statutory |
State Agencies
|
Statutory | |
| Water and Land Communities - Free Hanseatic City of Bremen – The Senator for Economic affairs and ports (SWH) - bremenports
|
Statutory | |
| Niedersachsen Ports (N-Ports) | Statutory | |
| Local Landowners | Stakeholders | |
| Recreation, Tourism | Tourism Associations
|
Promotion |
Cities and communities along the Weser
|
Statutory | |
Water sports association
|
Lobby | |
| Fishery | Private fishing clubs
|
Lobby, site management |
Fishery Administration
|
Statutory | |
| Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture, Department Fishery | Statutory | |
| Professional fishing association | Lobby | |
| Agriculture | State Ministries
|
Statutory |
Chamber of Agriculture¹
|
Statutory | |
Agricultural Associations
|
Lobby | |
| Forestry | Niedersächsische Landesforsten (NLF) State ministries: - Free Hanseatic City of Bremen – The Senator for Environment, Construction and Transport (SUBV) - Lower Saxony Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Consumer Protection and Development (ML) |
Landowner, statutory |
| Hunting | State ministries: Free Hanseatic City of Bremen – The Senator for Environment, Construction and Transport (SUBV) Lower Saxony Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Consumer Protection and Development (ML) Hunters Associations
|
Land management, game keeping, lobby |
¹ The Chambers of Agriculture are both: stakeholders and agricultural authorities with official duties.
Important to know
Reports / Measures / Tools
| Report: | Management measures analysis and comparison |
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Management issues
What are the relative strengths and weaknesses of different TIDE management plans and actions?What tool is available to help manage multiple users of a resource in an integrated way (i.e. achieving more holistic management)?