Preparation and provision of technical guidance for the implementation of the Floods Directive (2007/60/EC)
Directive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on the assessment and management of flood risks (hereinafter ‘the Directive’) is intended to significantly improve the situation in this area by introducing the principle of preventive action in flood risk management, replacing the previous concept of ensuring a selected level […]
The relationship between stressors and communities of organisms in standing waters in Slovenia
One of the biological elements used to assess ecological status is the communities of benthic invertebrates. Owing to their widespread distribution and relative confinement to specific habitats, their high biodiversity and high sensitivity to various environmental factors, benthic invertebrates serve as good indicators of many changes in aquatic ecosystems – bioindicators. Whilst benthic invertebrates are […]
Erosion warning map
The Methodological Guidelines on Flood and Erosion Areas stipulate that the assessment of flood and erosion risk is shown on a flood and erosion hazard map, and that, on the basis of this map and the criteria set out in the regulations, the most significant risk and vulnerability areas are identified, for which more detailed […]
Preparation and provision of technical guidance for the implementation of the Floods Directive (2007/60/EC)
The method and content of the preparation of flood hazard maps and flood hazard class maps are set out in the Regulations on the methodology for determining areas at risk from flooding and associated erosion of inland waters and the sea, and on the method of classifying land into risk classes (Official Gazette of the […]
Operational Programme for the Management of Natura 2000 Sites in Slovenia 2014–2020 – SI Natura 2000 Management
Detailed presentation of the project The aim of the project was to secure the adoption of the Natura 2000 management programme by the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for the new financial period 2014–2020. The programme was developed as part of a project funded by a grant from the LIFE+ financial mechanism of the […]
Assessment of damage caused by the flooding of the Drava on 5 and 6 November 2012 Final report 18 September 2013
On the basis of the available data on flood damage relating to the flood event on the Drava on 5 November 2012, it was necessary to assess the difference between the damage that actually occurred (as reported and recorded) and the damage that would have occurred had the flow of the Drava been approximately 700 […]
Assessment of the current situation regarding the presence of microplastics in municipal wastewater treatment plants
Assessment of the current situation regarding the presence of microplastics in municipal wastewater treatment plants (case study: VOKA Celje) At the Celje Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant, microplastic sampling is carried out under various operating conditions at the treatment plant (high and low water levels, high and low water temperatures) and at various stages of wastewater […]
Monitoring in the Soča River concession area
Free-flowing sections within the Soča River concession area (downstream of the Podselo, Ajba and Solkan weirs) The monitoring of the status of watercourses in Slovenia serves to assess the chemical and ecological status of surface waters. The basic principles of monitoring are laid down in the Water Framework Directive, which establishes uniform principles for monitoring […]
Monitoring and assessment in accordance with the EU Bathing Water Quality Directive (2006/7/EC) – guidelines for Member States
The project is funded by the European Commission. Detailed presentation of the project The Slovenian Water Institute (IzVRS) is participating in a four-year Framework Service Contract to support the implementation of the Water Framework Directive ENV.D.2/FRA/2012/0013/Framework Service Contract for the Support to the Implementation of the Water Industry Directives ENV.D.2/FRA/2012/0013, which has been in force […]
MEDCIS – Support for EU Member States in the Mediterranean region for the harmonised and coordinated implementation of the second cycle of the MSFD
MEDCIS – Support for EU Member States in the Mediterranean region for the harmonised and coordinated implementation of the second cycle of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive IZVRS is a partner in the MEDCIS project. The lead partner is the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (Greece), and the other partners are: the Institut Français de […]