Coastal water councils: what do they do, and how do they work with the tripartite partnerships?
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Coastal water councils are less well known than the local tripartite partnerships, but they play a role in finding a path towards cleaner fjords and coastal waters.
What is a coastal water council?
According to SGAV (the Danish Agency for Green Transition and Aquatic Environment), the 17 coastal water councils are advisory partnerships spanning one or more river catchments in areas with a substantial need for nitrogen reduction measures. Municipalities are responsible for the councils and chair their meetings.
Tasks
- Contribute local knowledge and support to river basin management plans and projects to take land out of agricultural production.
- Analyse the main challenges facing coastal waters in relation to the Water Framework Directive.
- Advise on local measures.
- Carry out locally grounded analyses and pilot projects.
Cooperation with the tripartite partnerships
A coastal water council can contribute to the local tripartite partnerships' land-use conversion plans. Both work towards the same goal, but the tripartite partnerships focus on land-use conversion.
Frequently asked questions
How many coastal water councils are there?
SGAV states that there are 17 coastal water councils.