European Commission 4 February 2025, COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Third River Basin Management Plans Second Flood Hazard and Risk Maps and Second Flood Risk Management Plans Member State: Austria Accompanying the document REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL AND THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT on the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Floods Directive (2007/60/EC) Third River Basin Management Plans Second Flood Risk Management Plans

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The document outlines Austria's compliance with the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Floods Directive (2007/60/EC), detailing the status and management of its river basins. Key provisions include the assessment of ecological and chemical statuses of surface and groundwater bodies, highlighting significant pressures from hydropower and agriculture, as well as measures to combat pollution and enhance biodiversity. The application and enforcement involve regional governance structures and ongoing monitoring to ensure adherence to environmental standards and improve water quality across Austria's river basin districts.AI