problem in many parts of Europe and around the world
Major threats come from human actions − such as unsustainable use of resources and inappropriate land−use policies − and the impact of natural events, particularly in the context of climate change.
From factors such as these, the Veneto and Friuli Plain in north−east Italy has experienced slow but
progressive decline of the water table for the past 30−40 years. This negative trend is bound to
worsen with climate changes that predict increased drought intensities and frequencies. This presents
the need to limit water use and put in place adaptation measures to protect natural resources against
drought and water scarcity.
River basin management plans lay down policies and measures for optimisation of water use;
hydro−geological and flood defence; protection of water bodies; and regulation of water rights in a
basin as a whole.
In this context, the River Basin Authority must ensure the sustainability of water
extraction from surface and groundwater to maintain the hydrological balance.
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