Water structure mapping according to the fine process

The water structure describes the water, its shores and the water environment. Varied structures are important as the basis for the ecological functioning of the water and thus for the preservation and development of natural communities. It is part of the hydromorphological quality components of the WFD Water Framework Directive. The water structure mapping describes the water status on site based on the main parameters running, longitudinal profile, cross profile, sole structure, shore structure and water environment. It is considered whether habitats are suitable for all living beings in and around the water. It is also determined whether the naturally occurring plant world is located in and along the water. The results of the fine mapping are important foundations for various tasks, e.g. for the preparation of management plans or the monitoring of success of structural measures. The fine process for water structure mapping developed by LAWA has been adapted for Baden-Württemberg and is described in the manual “Water structure mapping in Baden-Württemberg — fine processes”. Depending on the progress of the data, a map is published as pdf at irregular intervals.