Though integrated planning and its implementation are rather new methods, there is a wide range of experience and practical examples in Europe demonstrating good practice, some of which are presented in the Manual as well next to a comprehensive overview of relevant policies and the legal framework to be observed, of modern waterway management concepts and of the new management tasks of waterway administrations in line with EU environmental directives.
Though integrated planning and its implementation are rather new methods, there is a wide range of experience and practical examples in Europe demonstrating good practice, some of which are presented in the Manual as well next to a comprehensive overview of relevant policies and the legal framework to be observed, of modern waterway management concepts and of the new management tasks of waterway administrations in line with EU environmental directives.