1. HMWB-Workshop „Heavily Modified Water Bodies: Information Exchange on Designation, Assessment of Ecological Potential, Objective Setting and Measures” UK, COM, D Two Days (Mar 2-13, 2009) Brussels, Representation of Bavaria

2. Background HMWB HMWB-Guidance “Prague” Alternative for GEP ECOSTAT Guidance on Classification Two workshops HYMO Activity Policy Guidance Technical guidance –case studies –workshops on hydropower and flood protection  Workshop and Information Exchange in ECOSTAT and HYMO mandates

3. Aim - Information Exchange on: Designation of HMWB –Uses (i.e. “Other … Important … Activities” –Criteria and Thresholds for Scale of Modification Significant Adverse Effect Better Environmental Option Establishing “Good Ecological Potential” (GEP) Practical Approaches –„Guidance No 4“ (References?, Class Boundaries?) –„Prague Approach“ (Lists of Mitigation Measures?) –Combinations? Objective Setting and Measures –Lists of Effective Measures? –„Less Stringent Objectives“?

4. Preparation Background Document –Mid Feb 2009 Questionnaire: Ticklists, Call for Examples –Distribution: Mid Nov. / Collection: Mid Jan. UK, COM, D Two Days (Mar 2-13, 2009) Brussels, Representation of Bavaria