How to better integrate and deliver WFD measures in Rural Development Programs ( )

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1 How to better integrate and deliver WFD measures in Rural Development Programs ( ) Cooperation with farmers through the Deltaplan Agricultural Water Management Douwe Jonkers Ministry for Infrastructure and Environment DG Water & Spatial Planning

2 Presentation Some characteristics of The Netherlands Dutch WFD challenges WFD & Integrated water management Cooperation with farmers: Delta plan Agricultural Water management Dutch Governance Towards the RDP Collective approach 2 Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu

3 The Netherlands - Delta of 4 international basins Ems Rhine Scheldt Meuse 20 March

4 NL: - 50% below sea level - prone to flooding Lowest place in the Netherlands: 6,74 m below sea level 25 Ministry June 2013 of Infrastructure and the Environment 4

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6 NL characteristics NL is a delta of 4 international river basins Fine sediments, clay, peat, nutrient rich (N & P) ca. 50% below sea level dikes & dams to protect against sea and flooding by rivers complex heavily modified and artificial water system (canals, compartments, locks and dams) pump & drain to keep dry feet extraction of nutrients out of the soils (rainy periods) mineralisation of soil organic matter, oxidation of peat seepage in polders, P-rich (coastal influence) high Natural / anthropogenic background concentrations 6 Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu

7 Dutch WFD challenges Unnatural hydro morphology Water level management (mineralisation OM, seepage, draining) Emissions from SWWTPs Emissions of nutrients and pesticides from agricultural areas 7 Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu

8 Integrated watermanagement Integrated water management (water safety, water quantity too much/less fresh water -, water quality) 3 rd Policy document on water management (1989) 4 th Policy document on water management (1998) National Water Plan (2009), with WFD RBMPs as annexes Integrated water management = optimize different challenges 8 Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu

9 RBMPs continue with measures focussing at: (re)making hydro morphology more 'natural' (re)creation and maintenance of natural banks (rivers, streams, canals, ditches), purification marshes, retention basins Construction of fish passages (dams, dikes, pumping stations) Further reduction of emissions from SWWTPs Increase water retention in rural areas - innovative draining systems, - broadening of watercourses, - construction of temporary storage basins - water level management More efficient use of pesticides and fertilisers in agriculture manure & fertilizers: Nitrate Directive action plans ( GAP ) Dredging of water courses (P) 9 Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu

10 NWP2009 (including WFD RBMPs): WFD objectives will not be met (2015) with present programmes of measures Necessity for the development of new cost efficient techniques Innovation Program WFD ( 75 mln, ) Sewerage & purification, agriculture, water system Need for implementation of additional measures in cooperation with agricultural sectors Invitation to private sectors: Appeal on corporate stewardship / sector, market & chain parties Take measures in cooperation with regional governments Make use of the CAP (including RDP) Sectors response: Delta plan Agricultural Water management (DAW) 10 Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu

11 Delta plan Agricultural Water management LTO Netherlands response to Governments invitation in National Water Plan DAW approach is being carried out through three thematic lines: 1. Towards sustainable production at farm level - sectors, market and chain parties - company documents (GAP, certification): licence to produce 2. Realisation of water challenges through regional projects - farmers in cooperation with water boards, provinces and water companies - focus at regional challenges (water and nature management) 3. Knowledge development and knowledge transfer 11 Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu

12 DAW CAP pillar 1 RDP Measures agriculture Basic: 5 th NAP ND, PPP & Sustainable use Good agricultural practices with respect to manure & minerals, pesticides Additional measures on agricultural farms Towards sustainable production at farm level, e.g. Company management systems for water, soil, fertilizers, plant protection products, biodiversity Innovative techniques - precision agriculture Manure processing and additional manure storage facilities Measures to reduce farmyard runoff Additional regional measures at agricultural farms to contribute to regional water challenges in cooperation with water boards, e.g. natural banks, remeandering of streams, purification marshes, retention basins, water level management and innovative draining techniques 12

13 Dutch governance National level Provincial Regional Council of Ministers - Ministry of Infrastructure & Environment: WFD - Ministry of Economic Affairs: Agri, N2000, RDP 12 Provinces - Regional spatial planning - Ground water protection - RDP 24 Water boards - Regional water management - Urban waste water treatment Municipalities > Spatial planning at local level - Sewerage system 25 June 2013

14 Towards the 3rd RDP: Area specific approach and regional collaboration To realise the targets an area-specific approach is required, which harmonises the area s objectives for biodiversity, water, the environment and climate, and the local activities by farmers integrated in local farm management In the new phase of the Rural Development Programme ( ) the Netherlands wishes to make use of groups of farmers and other land managers to carry out agri-environment-climate services. The legal basis for a collective approach is given in Article 29 of the Commission proposal for the new rural development regulation, allowing groups of farmers (farmers associations) to be final beneficiaries of agri-environment and other measures. 14 Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu

15 General outline of the 3 rd RDP The National Government and 12 provinces work together producing 1 national program, consisting of a national umbrella with 4 regional chapters / implementing approaches National umbrella: measures focussing at sustainable production at all farms Regional chapters: Provinces develop and implement measures focussing at regional challenges (N2000, biodiversity, climate) Water boards participate and insert the water issues (including the WFD challenges) in the program Implementation via collective approach / farmers associations Coherence at regional level National government is accountable for correct execution of the program and EU conformity Provinces and Water boards annually add the necessary co financing 15 Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu

16 THX! Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu 21 juni