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First and second order watercourses; information on watercourse development
Watercourse development is the creation, removal and significant redesign of a watercourse or its banks.
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Wasserwirtschaftsamt Donauwörth
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Watercourse development projects are measures on watercourses that can pursue the following objectives in particular:
- Flood protection for built-up areas and infrastructure facilities
- Improvement of water ecology (near-natural development projects)
- Improvement of biological continuity
The Free State of Bavaria, represented by the water management authorities, is responsible for the development of watercourses of the first order (generally large watercourses), second order and torrents. The municipalities are generally responsible for third-order watercourses (usually small watercourses).
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§ 67 Gesetz zur Ordnung des Wasserhaushalts (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz - WHG)Gewässerausbau, Deich-, Damm- und Küstenschutzbauten
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Art. 39 Bayerisches Wassergesetz (BayWG)Ausbaupflicht
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Daten und Fachinformationen zur Wasserwirtschaft in BayernInternetseiten Bayerisches Landesamt für Umwelt
Related issues
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Waters of the third order; application for fundingThe Free State of Bavaria supports Bavarian towns and municipalities in the implementation of water management measures (in the area of watercourse development and maintenance) with grants.
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Third-order watercourses; information on watercourse maintenanceIn Bavaria, the maintenance of third-order water bodies is the responsibility of local authorities and water and soil associations.
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First and second order watercourses; information on flood protectionThe state and local authorities take protective measures and make preparations to limit the effects of flooding. In addition, each individual is required to make their own preparations in order to avoid or prevent damage.
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First and second order watercourses; information on watercourse maintenance
Water maintenance is a public law obligation of the state and local authorities.
Status: 02.05.2025
Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Umwelt und Verbraucherschutz
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