Nature based solutions for water retention

Nature based solutions for water retention

This section of WISE Freshwater showcases a series of Nature based solutions with practical applications for improving water retention, aligned with key European water-related policy initiatives. Technical and policy officers, professionals, and researchers can explore these measures and case studies for inspiration and practical examples. The initial collection of measures and case studies originates from the “Pilot Project - Atmospheric Precipitation - Protection and efficient use of Fresh Water: Integration of Natural Water Retention Measures in River basin management ” launched by the European Commission - Environment Directorate General (DG ENV) in 2013, initially available in the NWRM website. (See the Acknowledgement section below for more details.).

Examples of nature based solutions on water retention

A number of case studies have been collected to document the conditions, outcomes and lesson learn of specific NWRM implementation. Filter the case studies using the map, the filter by sector or NWRM implemented and open the case study page by clicking on the title.