cwme reports on the pilot measures for armenia, azerbaijan

Environmental Protection of International River Basins Project

Contract No. 2011/279-666

This project is funded by The European Union

A project implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla & Co. Human Dynamics KG

Annex 2.7:

CWME reports on the pilot measures

for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia,

Moldova and Ukraine

Annex 2.7: CWME reports on the pilot measures

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Table of Contents Armenia ....................................................................................................................................... 4

Pilot projects 1: Construction of new hydrogeological observation well in Aknashen village of Ararat Valley of Armenia and installation of telemetric station and automated equipment ............................ 4

Pilot project 2: Improvement of water resources management and ensuring efficient water use through development of a system for an automated, centralized, on-line control of actual water use in Metsamor sub-basin of Akhuryan RBD of Armenia ............................................................................ 4

Pilot projects 3: Refurbishment of 10 (ten) groundwater monitoring springs in Akhuryan sub-basin of Akhuryan RBD of Armenia ....................................................................................................................... 4

Pilot projects 4: Rehabilitation of Akhuryan-Akhurik transboundary hydrological observation post in Akhuryan RBD of Armenia, and installation of modern gauging equipment .......................................... 5

Pilot project 5: Additional support to formal adoption of the RBMP for Akhuryan RBD of Armenia, including environmental impact assessment and expert examination .................................................. 5

Azerbaijan .................................................................................................................................... 5

Pilot project 1: Assistance in preparation of secondary legislation in Azerbaijan in support of implementation Azerbaijan Water Code and approximation to the EU Water Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive ........................................................................................ 5

Pilot project 2: Water resource use studies in selected transboundary tributaries (Zayamchay and Goshgarchay) in the pilot basin combing IWRM and WFD objectives through establishment of environmental flows and EQOs ............................................................................................................... 6

Pilot project 3: Implementation of EU Flood Directive in Zayamchay River sub-basin (Central Kura Basin District) on the territory of Azerbaijan .......................................................................................... 6

Pilot project 4: Refurbishment of Gazakh Regional Laboratory of MENR of Azerbaijan Republic ......... 7

Pilot project 5: Refurbishment of Groundwater Monitoring Network in Central Kura pilot Basin District of Azerbaijan ............................................................................................................................... 8

Pilot project 6: Development and finalisation of National Water Strategy of the Republic of Azerbaijan ................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Belarus......................................................................................................................................... 9

Pilot Project 1: Preparation of methodological documentation for WFD compliant monitoring programmes in support of implementation of the 2014 Water Code of the Republic of Belarus ......... 9

Pilot project 2: Flood risk assessment and mapping of the Upper Dnieper basin, including determination most at risk areas, field surveying of critical sites, mapping and initial design of protection measures ............................................................................................................................... 9

Pilot project 3: Detailed assessment sources of pollution of potable GW sources supplying the “Novinki” region in the territory of Minsk. This will include the development of a mathematical model to elaborate potential pollution pathways and identification of protection measures to be implemented ......................................................................................................................................... 10

Pilot project 4: Preliminary assessment of the impact planned construction hydropower stations on the hydrological regime and preparation necessary amendments to RBMP of Upper Dnieper .......... 10


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Georgia ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Pilot Project 1: Prefeasibility study for design of hydrological and water quality monitoring stations and design and construction of the hydro-static monitoring system in the Chorokhi-Adjaristkali pilot basin of Georgia .................................................................................................................................... 11

Pilot Project 2: Assistance in the preparation of secondary legislation in Georgia in support of new Water Code including development of the legislation required for the delineation of river basins and basin authorities as well as establishment of Water Framework Directive .......................................... 12

Pilot Project 3: Design and construction of hydrological and water quality monitoring stations and rehabilitation of hydro-static monitoring network in the Chorokhi-Adjaristkali pilot basin of Georgia ............................................................................................................................................................... 13

Pilot Project 4: Introducing Economic Instruments and Revenue Generation Mechanisms for Efficient Water Resources Management in Georgia ........................................................................................... 14

Pilot Project 5: Design, Construction and Installation of Groundwater Monitoring Network in the Chorokhi-Adjaristskali Pilot Basin District of Georgia ........................................................................... 14

Moldova .................................................................................................................................... 15

Pilot project 1: Preparation of design and contract documentation and site supervision for refurbishment of groundwater monitoring wells in the Prut pilot river basin of the Republic of Moldova ................................................................................................................................................ 15

Pilot project 2: Baseline monitoring and design of WFD compliant surveillance monitoring programme for Lake Beleu Protected Area in the Lower Prut Republic of Moldova ........................... 15

Pilot project 3: Initial development of Water Resource Management Information System (WRMIS) including GIS mapping of water abstraction and wastewater discharge locations for the Prut pilot area in the Republic of Moldova ........................................................................................................... 16

Ukraine ...................................................................................................................................... 17

Pilot project 1: Preparation and development of the draft of new legislative act, based on the IWRM principles and in accordance with the requirements of the WFD ........................................................ 17

Pilot project 2: The creation of basin institutional structures as a platform for implementation IWRM principles to ensure the sustainability of the EPIRB project results in Upper Prut pilot river basin, including implementation of the River Prut RBMP ............................................................................... 17

Pilot project 3: Investigation of illegal discharges of waste water in Carpathian National Nature Park as a major pressure on the ecological status of the Upper Prut pilot river basin in the territory of Ukraine .................................................................................................................................................. 17

Pilot project 4: Field survey of municipal waste water treatment discharges in Carpathian National Nature Park in the Upper Prut basin and design of monitoring programmes for the national park in accordance with the Water Framework Directive ................................................................................ 17

Pilot project 5: Water Body Identification in the selected river basin of Upper Dnieper (incl. purchase and installation of ArcGIS software products) ...................................................................................... 18


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Armenia For detailed information and deliverables http://blacksea-riverbasins.net/en/pilot-projects/armenia

Pilot projects 1: Construction of new hydrogeological observation well in Aknashen village of Ararat Valley of Armenia and installation of telemetric station and automated equipment

It was implemented in the period of May 2014-October 2015. The objective of the pilot project was to improve the groundwater monitoring system in Ararat Artesian Basin, where consumption of the pressure water operational reserves occurs due to intensive and irrational use. As part of the pilot project, a new 100 m deep monitoring well has been drilled in the Aknashen village, according to the design and specification prepared under the supervision of the Hydrogeological Monitoring Centre. Subsequently, telemetric station and automated monitoring equipment were purchased and installed, and also local experts from the Hydrogeological Monitoring Centre were trained on the use and maintenance of the station. The total budget of the pilot was 38,521.38 Euro, of which 5,670 Euro was allocated for preparation of design and contract documentation and site supervision works, 27,958 Euro for drilling and construction of the hydrogeological observation well, and 4,893.38 Euro for installation of telemetric station and automated equipment and training. The successful implementation of the pilot project was documented with corresponding completion certificate issued by the Hydrogeological Monitoring Centre.

Pilot project 2: Improvement of water resources management and ensuring efficient water use through development of a system for an automated, centralized, on-line control of actual water use in Metsamor sub-basin of Akhuryan RBD of Armenia

It was implemented in the period of November 2014-November 2015. The overall objective of the pilot project was to regulate surface and groundwater use in the basin, ensure transparency and tighten up policing through development and introduction of automated and centralized control system. Development and introduction of water use on-line control system was done using modern technologies with the intent to replicate throughout the country. The data collected by the automated, centralized control system aims to ensure continuous registration of actual water and is now accessible for all stakeholders. The total budget of the pilot project was 38,600.00 Euro, including installation of digital flow meters at selected 3 locations, development and installation of special computer program, procurement of computers, economic assessment of full-scale introduction of the system in the entire Metsamor River Basin, and delivery of training for the main beneficiary institutions: Water Resources Management Agency, Akhuryan Basin Management Organization, State environmental Inspectorate (all under the Ministry of Nature Protection of Armenia). The successful completion of the pilot project was documented with a special letter of gratitude from the Water Resources Management Agency, stressing its importance of the pilot project in regulation of the surface and groundwater use in Metsamor River Basin.

Pilot projects 3: Refurbishment of 10 (ten) groundwater monitoring springs in Akhuryan sub-basin of Akhuryan RBD of Armenia

It was implemented in the period November 2015-May 2016. The overall objective of the project was refurbishment of 10 groundwater monitoring springs in the Akhuryan sub-basin of Akhuryan RBD District of Armenia, which became part of the newly extended network of groundwater monitoring of the Hydrogeological Monitoring Centre of the Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia. The extension of the groundwater monitoring network was approved by the Government of Armenia Protocol Session Resolution in October 2014, based on the earlier recommendations of the EPIRB project to introduce WFD compliant groundwater monitoring in the Akhuryan RBD of Armenia. The total budget of the pilot project was 6,348.13, of which 878.00 Euro was allocated for

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preparation of design and contract documentation and site supervision by Hydrogeological Monitoring Center, and 5,470.13 Euro for construction works. The successful completion of the pilot project was document by corresponding letter from the Hydrogeological Monitoring Center.

Pilot projects 4: Rehabilitation of Akhuryan-Akhurik transboundary hydrological observation post in Akhuryan RBD of Armenia, and installation of modern gauging equipment

It was implemented in the period of December 2015-August 2016. The overall objective of the project was rehabilitation of Akhuryan-Akhurik hydrological observation post, which is one of the key transboundary posts in Armenia, and installation of modern gauging equipment to improve the hydrological data reliability. Design documents and technical specification of the gauging equipment, as well as site supervision works for the construction, were implemented by the Service of the Hydrometeorology and Active Influence on Atmospheric Phenomena. After construction of the new hydrological, automated hydrological complex (level meter/water gage) with radar logger SEBAPuls 15 was installed. The total budget of the pilot project was 13,096.98, of which 1,000.00 Euro was allocated for preparation of design documentation and site supervision by the Service of the Hydrometeorology and Active Influence on Atmospheric Phenomena, 6,097.84 Euro for construction and painting of the new bridge, and 5,999.14 Euro for delivery and installation of automated hydrological level meter/water gage equipment with radar logger. The successful completion of the pilot project was documented with certification of completion and certification of delivery of gauging equipment, signed by the Service of the Hydrometeorology and Active Influence on Atmospheric Phenomena.

Pilot project 5: Additional support to formal adoption of the RBMP for Akhuryan RBD of Armenia, including environmental impact assessment and expert examination

It was implemented in the period of June-September 2016. The overall objective of the project was to provide additional support to the formal adoption of the RBMP for Akhuryan RBD of Armenia, including environmental impact assessment and expert examination. The main output of the pilots project were the following 2 deliverables: (1) Proceedings of two public hearing meetings: (i) on preliminary assessment of the RBMP for Akhuryan RBD; and (ii) on strategic assessment/environmental impact assessment of the RBMP for Akhuryan RBD; and (2) Preliminary environmental impact assessment report and primary impact assessment report for RBMP of Akhuryan RBD. The total budget of the project was 3,400.00 Euro, including financing of 3 public hearing meetings and preparation of the above-mentioned deliverables.

Azerbaijan For detailed information and deliverables http://blacksea-riverbasins.net/en/pilot-projects/azerbaijan

Pilot project 1: Assistance in preparation of secondary legislation in Azerbaijan in support of implementation Azerbaijan Water Code and approximation to the EU Water Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive

It was implemented in the period May 2014 – March 2015. Main objective of the first pilot is to develop legal and institutional mechanism for transition from administrative-territorial water management to the basin principle according to EU WFD and also develop mechanism for application of EU UWFTD in Azerbaijan.

The concept of Integrated Water Resources Management is reflected in Water Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as are the mechanisms introduction of the principles of the EU Water Framework Directive and Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. However to ensure their implementation requires specific decisions of Cabinet of Ministers to be agreed and drafted, and secondary legislation to be developed. The institutional framework needs to be clarified, with current overlap

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of fragmentation of responsibilities resolved. Toward this objective, assistance was provided to undertake a legal and institutional review of the existing situation; prepare draft decrees of Cabinet of Ministers on application of the River Basin Management approach and establishment of River Basin Organizations; and drafting of key secondary legislation required for application of the WFD and UWWTD.

As result of implementation of pilot project below actions have been implemented:

1. Identification of institutional responsibilities for the application of IWRM principles at the national level and the application of WFD and UWWTD and recommendations for institutional reform.

2. Development of mechanism for application of the Basin Approach as indicated in Water Code of Azerbaijan Republic according to principles of EU WFD and preparation of a draft Decree of Government/or relevant authority on adoption of the mechanism

3. Development of a draft Decree of Government or relevant authority on creation and operation of Basin Management Organizations, including preparation Basin Management Organization charters (objectives, functions, status and composition).

4. Development of mechanism for the application of the Urban Waste-Water Treatment Directive in Azerbaijan

Pilot project 2: Water resource use studies in selected transboundary tributaries (Zayamchay and Goshgarchay) in the pilot basin combing IWRM and WFD objectives through establishment of environmental flows and EQOs

It was implemented in the period September 2014 – March 2016. The concept of Integrated Water Resources Management is reflected in Water Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Mentioned two rivers located in project pilot region aren’t included to the list of selected rivers for which RBMPs are been developed by EPIRB project. Therefore in this pilot project more detailed analyses of water uses, pressures and impacts in Zayamchay and Goshgarchay rivers basins will be carried and also there will be combing IWRM and WFD objectives through establishment of environmental flows and EQOs.

The project was implemented in six phases:

1. Collection and collation of information and data on state of water resources of the river, water users, impacts on the surface and groundwater bodies relating to anthropogenic pressures (hydromorphological alterations, point/diffuse source pollution, from agriculture/irrigation, mining, industry, wastewater, energy generation, pollution by hazardous substance etc.) at the water body level.

2. Assessment of water demand and supply 3. Assessment of ecological flow and establishment of environmental objectivities 4. Economic analyses 5. Develop programmer of measures , including preparation of proposal on construction of water

reservoir near river to regulate water resources 6. Development of IWRMP for Zayamchay and Goshgarchay rivers

Pilot project 3: Implementation of EU Flood Directive in Zayamchay River sub-basin (Central Kura Basin District) on the territory of Azerbaijan

It was implemented in the period November 2015 – September 2016. The project was implemented in the Zayamchay River Sub-basin of the Central Kura Basin District where seasonal and unexpected flooding events impact human health, the environment, cultural heritage and economic activities of residential areas in Gadabey, Tovuz and Shamkir municipalities.


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The main objective of the pilot project was assisting to the key project beneficiary institutions: Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, State Water Agency of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Amelioration JSC, Azersu JSC, Local Authorities in the pilot river basin (sub-basin) through the implementation of EU Flood Directive in the Zayamchay River Sub-basin that will contribute to the implementation of the selected Programme of Measures (PoM) for the Central Kura RBMP through the EU Flood Directive .

Pilot project 4: Refurbishment of Gazakh Regional Laboratory of MENR of Azerbaijan Republic

It was implemented in the period March-July 2016. Main objective of this pilot project was to help the laboratory to purchase new equipment to conduct water quality analyze for the abovementioned parameters.

Gazakh Regional laboratory of MENR Located in Central Kura Basin District has been rehabilitated with new equipment and training was provided to the staff


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Pilot project 5: Refurbishment of Groundwater Monitoring Network in Central Kura pilot Basin District of Azerbaijan

It was implemented in the period February-May 2016. The work included the repair and cleaning (including purging), painting and installation of protection heads of 25 groundwater monitoring boreholes in the basin. In future these will be used for water monitoring in Central Kura Pilot Basin District.

Pilot project 6: Development and finalisation of National Water Strategy of the Republic of Azerbaijan

It was implemented in the period February – July 2016. The objective of the assignment was to support development of the water legislation, namely the Water Strategy, in Azerbaijan by finalising of a National Water Strategy on the basis of the two current draft documents for submission to the Azerbaijan Government for approval. The following services were included in the assignment:

• Formation of National Water Strategy steering group involving the key Government stakeholders • Together with national experts analysis of the two strategic documents and proposals for their

integration • National workshop to discuss strategy principles, objectives and targets. reparation of new draft

water strategy and and second National workshop • Preparation of final draft water strategy document and submission it to relevant organizations

for adoption

Implementation of pilot project 6 helped all beneficiary institutes (MENR, WRSA, Sanitary Epidemiology Center of MOH, drinking water company - Azersy, Amelioration JSC and others) to agree and finalize draft National Water Strategy, which identifies main directions of needed water sector reform and developments in short (6years),medium (12 years) and long (18 years) term.


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On the basis of 2 draft water strategy documents prepared y support of UNECE and ADB the final version of NWS document has been prepared and agreed at National workshop for submission to Government

Belarus For detailed information and deliverables http://blacksea-riverbasins.net/en/pilot-projects/belarus

Pilot Project 1: Preparation of methodological documentation for WFD compliant monitoring programmes in support of implementation of the 2014 Water Code of the Republic of Belarus

It was implemented in the period June 2014 – November 2014. The existing monitoring system for surface waters in Belarus does not meet the criteria of the WFD, in particular in the area of biological sampling and assessment of hydromorphological parameters for lakes. The objectives of the pilot project is preparation of five methodological monitoring documents, which will support the providing WFD compliant monitoring programmes in Belarus including pilot river Dnieper basin.

Pilot project 2: Flood risk assessment and mapping of the Upper Dnieper basin, including determination most at risk areas, field surveying of critical sites, mapping and initial design of protection measures

It was implemented in the period September 2014 – August 2015. Flood hazard and flood risk maps are an effective tool for information about floods according with EU Flood Directive. Dobrush - the district center in Gomel region was selected as territory of pilot project by reason of most affected by flooding city in upper Dnieper basin in Belarus. Territory of Dobrush belongs to Iput River and its tributary Horoput watersheds. The main aim of the pilot project is a development preliminary programme of measures to improve the flood situation for territory of Dobrush based on flood hazard and flood risk maps.

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Pilot project 3: Detailed assessment sources of pollution of potable GW sources supplying the “Novinki” region in the territory of Minsk. This will include the development of a mathematical model to elaborate potential pollution pathways and identification of protection measures to be implemented

It was implemented in the period November 2014 – November 2015. Groundwater in Belarus is the main source of drinking water supply. The well field Novinki (figure 1) is the main and one of the oldest well fields in Minsk. Groundwater monitoring has revealed the development of anthropogenic pollution of the aquifers mainly by nitrates. The main aim of the pilot project is elaboration of potential pollution pathways and identification of protection measures to be implemented. The major steps for achieving aim are:

1. Analysis of available geological-hydrogeological information of the Novinki well field. 2. Evaluation of vulnerability of production groundwater bodies in the Novinki well field. 3. Analysis of point and non-point pollution sources. GIS (MapInfo) mapping of pollution

sources (farms; manure spreading fields, buried landfills etc.). 4. Assessment of impact of abstraction on acceleration of pollution. 5. Mathematical modelling of groundwater flow direction and groundwater quality. 6. Control groundwater sampling in Novinki well field (four seasons) for 4-6 boreholes and the

following parameters: main pollutants NH4, PO4, Fe, SO4, Cl, NO2 , NO3, F, dry residue, permanganate index, trace elements Boron (B), Barium (Ba).

Pilot project 4: Preliminary assessment of the impact planned construction hydropower stations on the hydrological regime and preparation necessary amendments to RBMP of Upper Dnieper

It was implemented in the period February 2016 – August 2016. The overall objective of the project is the preliminary assessment of the impact planned construction hydropower stations on the hydrological regime and preparation necessary amendments to RBMP of Upper Dnieper.

River Dnieper downstream Bykhov (place of Bykhov HPP)


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Georgia

For detailed information and deliverables http://blacksea-riverbasins.net/en/pilot-projects/georgia

Pilot Project 1: Prefeasibility study for design of hydrological and water quality monitoring stations and design and construction of the hydro-static monitoring system in the Chorokhi-Adjaristkali pilot basin of Georgia

It was implemented in the period of June 2014 – November 2015. It was designed to support the project beneficiaries in preparation of tender package, evaluation of applications, sub-contracting and supervising implementation of the pilot project goals. A small contract was issued to the National Environmental Agency (NEA), consisting of a feasibility study for a proposed monitoring network design and included the following specific tasks:

- Identification and assessment of potential site(s) for design full scale hydrological and water quality monitoring stations at key locations of the Chorokhi River, including at transboundary reaches of the Georgian/Turkish border, as well as possibly at river mouth;

- Propose comprehensive hydro-static water resource monitoring network at critical hydrological reaches of the Chorokhi-Ajaristkali River Basin;

- Provision of detailed description of the physical characteristics of the proposed sites, including topography, geology, hydro-morphology, cross-section survey of the sites, etc.;

- Provision of standard specifications for the works according to the national legislation;

- Provision of detailed specification of the required gauging equipment and sensors;

- Preparation of the contract documents for full design of monitoring stations and up-grading of the hydro-static monitoring system.

Outputs of this pilot project include: (i) prefeasibility study to rehabilitate hydrological monitoring network in the Chorokhi-Ajaristskali pilot basin; (ii) short physical-geographical characteristics of the selected monitoring locations; (iii) technical specification and device parameters for all stations; (iv) amendment to the Prefeasibility Study to include two new monitoring locations. As a result of this assessment, the following six locations were selected for the construction and installation of four (x4) automated hydrological and two (x2) advanced automated gauging stations for hydrology and flood risk assessment:

1. Chorokhi River at village Erge (basic hydrology)

2. Ajaristskali River at village Maghlakoni (basic hydrology)

3. Machakhela River at village Ajarisaghmarti (basic hydrology)

4. Kintrishi River at village Kokhi (basic hydrogy)

5. Adjaristskali River at town Keda (flood risk assessment)

6. Adjaristskali River at town Shuakhevi (flood risk assessment)

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Figure 1. Rehabilitated hydrological monitoring network in the Chorokhi-Ajaristskali pilot basin

Pilot Project 2: Assistance in the preparation of secondary legislation in Georgia in support of new Water Code including development of the legislation required for the delineation of river basins and basin authorities as well as establishment of Water Framework Directive

It was implemented in the period of August 2014 – March 2015. Its goal was to support the key beneficiary in development of secondary legislation in support of the new Water Law of Georgia, in particular: i) elaboration of normative acts for support of introducing River Basin Management in Georgia, and ii) harmonization of Georgian legislation, regulating water resources, with the EU legislation (Annex XXVI of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement). The following normative acts, selected by the beneficiary as priority for implementation of the EU WFD, have been developed and submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection:

1. Decree of the Government of Georgia on the “Procedures for Elaboration, Review and Approval of River Basin Management Plans” (Section III, Chapter 13, article 43, 1 e);

2. Decree of the Government of Georgia on the “Creation of Basin Management Consultation and Coordination Councils and Approval of Typical Charter” (Section III, Chapter 13, article 43, 3a);

3. Decree of the Government of Georgia on the “Approval of the Boundaries of Basin Territorial Entities of River Basin Management” (Section III, Chapter 13, article 43, 1 f);

4. Decree of the Government of Georgia on the “Approval of Procedures for Identifying Water Bodies and Establishing Boundaries” (Section III, Chapter 13, article 43, 1 b).


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Pilot Project 3: Design and construction of hydrological and water quality monitoring stations and rehabilitation of hydro-static monitoring network in the Chorokhi-Adjaristkali pilot basin of Georgia

It was implemented in the period of March 2015 – November 2015. It was a follow up of the pre-feasibility study for establishment hydrological monitoring network in the Chorokhi-Ajaristskali basin. It was designed to establish WFD compliant monitoring network and strengthen capacity of the beneficiary for data collection, analysis and processing.

A national consulting company - ELKO LLC was hired to design, construct and maintenance hydrological monitoring stations in the pilot basin. Preparatory works, including procurement and testing of the equipment (water level radar-sensors, devices to measure precipitation, data loggers; GSM/GPRS modems, solar batteries, etc.) was completed at the beginning of August 2015. The final installation, testing and integration of the automated hydrology stations to the NEA Telemetry system was conducted at the end of August and thus on August 31st, 2015 the Acceptance Certificate was signed by EPIRB Deputy Team Leader and the ELKO Director. On 4th September 2015 EPIRB and NEA have officially launched the rehabilitated automated hydrology network in Ajara Region of Georgia.

Figure 2. Installation and launching of hydrological monitoring network in the pilot basin


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Pilot Project 4: Introducing Economic Instruments and Revenue Generation Mechanisms for Efficient Water Resources Management in Georgia

It was implemented in the period of March – July 2016. The objectives of pilot project 4 was to facilitate government reforms for the efficient water resource management, in particular, to support the main project beneficiary (MENRP), as well as other government institutions and stakeholders involved in water sector of Georgia, in strengthening the economic and financial dimension of water resources management. Among others, this study involved an updated assessment of the performance of economic instruments for water management. In particular, the project have reviewed economic instruments currently used in water resources management in Georgia; explored ways to strengthen using these instruments for water demand and raise additional revenues for water policies at the basin level; reviewed the measures to help generate new sources of financial instruments (e.g. payment for eco-system services), required to cover the costs related to basin-wide water resource management (including the costs related both to the service and to the governance). Outputs of the project include:

- Updated assessment of the performance of economic instruments in Georgia and analysis of reform options;

- Review of the ways to enhance the use of economic instruments and proposals for the reform steps: i) changes in relevant legal codes; ii) changes in regulatory framework; iii) conditions for effective implementation; iv) existing and envisaged costs of regulatory frameworks of regulatory framework to be covered; v) means for incentivising efficient water use;

- The Final Report (OECD/EPIRB), encompassing all the project results and deliverables.

Pilot Project 5: Design, Construction and Installation of Groundwater Monitoring Network in the Chorokhi-Adjaristskali Pilot Basin District of Georgia

It was implemented in the period of May – July 2016. The objectives of pilot project 5 was to assist the project beneficiaries in Georgia - NEA’s Geology Department and Environmental Directorate of Ajara to establish monitoring network for groundwater springs in the Chorokhi-Ajaristskali pilot basin and improve availability and quality of data on groundwater monitoring in the region.

The reason for selecting and implementing this project was a lack of reliable information on groundwater resources in the pilot basin. There are quite few natural outflowing springs in the mountains of the Chorokhi-Ajaristskali basins that discharge groundwater from the main production aquifers. As drilling groundwater boreholes is very expensive and time consuming activity, the project team advised using existing natural springs for groundwater monitoring.

As a result of this activity, special weirs were installed at six (x6) groundwater locations to measure the flow of small streams and springs at isolated areas. New groundwater monitoring installations allow collecting baseline data on water levels of groundwater spring, flow ranges, and quality of water, thus improving decision-making for water management in the region. Weirs are equipped with electronic water level, temperature, pressure and flow measurement devises.


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Moldova

For detailed information and deliverables http://blacksea-riverbasins.net/en/pilot-projects/moldova

Pilot project 1: Preparation of design and contract documentation and site supervision for refurbishment of groundwater monitoring wells in the Prut pilot river basin of the Republic of Moldova

It was implemented in the period June 2014 – September 2016. The contractor SE “EHGeoM”. prepared:

• Overall design report of the surveillance monitoring programme, including identification of location of the proposed new groundwater monitoring well and 15 wells proposed to be refurbished and automated;

• Detailed description of the actual situation of the sites, conditions, rock formation (for the new observation well), including pictures from the sites;

• Provision of standard specifications for the works according to national requirements;

• The bill of quantities and provision of detailed specification of gauging equipment (LTC logger, barologger, GSM telemetric system. Salinity meter); and the contract documentation.

In 2016 contract was signed with EhGEoM for drilling new monitoring well in locality Petresti, district Ungheni. According to contract, new monitoring well was drilled and modern monitoring equipment with telemetric station and solar battery was installed.

Also new equipment was purchased and transmitted via Memorandum of Understanding to the stakeholder in 2015 and 2016. Head of EU Delegation in Moldova attended ceremony of handling. The contractor that provided the equipment was RS Hydro.

Pilot project 2: Baseline monitoring and design of WFD compliant surveillance monitoring programme for Lake Beleu Protected Area in the Lower Prut Republic of Moldova

It was implemented in the period September 2014 – September 2016. The contract was signed with the State Hydrometeorological Service (Servicul Hidrometerologic de Stat). The pilot project was divided into three phases for 2014-2016:

1) Scoping study including an initial pressures and Impacts assessment and design of baseline monitoring programme. The Pressure & Impact assessment was conducted in accordance with WFD guidelines. Design of a baseline-monitoring programme taking into account the findings of the P&I assessment and covering biological, chemical and hydromorphological parameters.

2) Baseline monitoring for 4 seasons which included training in monitoring techniques and analyses.

3) Design of WFD compliant surveillance monitoring programme.

In 2016 extension of PP was signed with SHS and NGO CCE Cahul. Conform contract provisions contractors in common:

• Updated design of a baseline monitoring program taking into account the findings of the P&I assessment and covering biological, chemical and hydromorphological parameters and results from previous 4 filed surveys during implementing pilot project in 2014-2015.

• Performed an additional field survey in June 2016 due to the fact that the last two field surveys on Beleu Lake could not be complete because of lake’s dryness.

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Drafted final report and design of WFD compliant surveillance monitoring programme compliant with the WFD and national Water Law nr.272 from 23.12.2011.

Pilot project 3: Initial development of Water Resource Management Information System (WRMIS) including GIS mapping of water abstraction and wastewater discharge locations for the Prut pilot area in the Republic of Moldova

It was implemented in the period September 2014 – August 2016. The contract was signed with State Enterprise "Basin Water Management Authority" (IS "Directia Baziniera de Gospodarire a Apelor”). According to contract in 2014-2016 were developed:

• Analysis of existing data, water user reports, identification of the surface water supply, irrigation intake points and wastewater discharge points for the Prut hydrography basin, based on annual report of water use and their mapping;

• Proposals for standards for coding, classification, processing of intake and discharge data and methods / procedures for its collection;

• Data collected with field measurements, working with the water users and the collection of spatial data;

• GIS layers;

• Methodology on data reporting to meet endence of environmental, statistical demands in collaboration with water users;

• Proposals on modern information system promoting free exchange of data among various agencies. Special efforts were made to develop and continuously upgrade technological capability to collect process and disseminate reliable data in the desired period.

The extension of above mentioned PP in 2016 was “Further development of Water Resource Management Information System (WRMIS) for the Lapusna sub basin as a support for implementing RBMP for Prut river basin”. The consultant’s executed the following:

• Prepared detailed analysis of existing data on water resources at the sub basin level;

• Identificated all the water users;

• Actualized water users (WA) registry including water permissions issued for WA;

• Identificated of water fund lands and protected areas;

• Developed GIS layers of protected areas and zones in pilot sub basin;

• Drafted initial proposals for registry of protected areas, river protected zones, belts, and identification of lands, which need to be planted;

• Published project findings and results on the environmental portals: http://www.dbga.md/siga.html and www.gismediu.gov.md.

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Ukraine For detailed information and deliverables http://blacksea-riverbasins.net/en/pilot-projects/ukraine

Pilot project 1: Preparation and development of the draft of new legislative act, based on the IWRM principles and in accordance with the requirements of the WFD

It was implemented in the period June 2014 – February 2016. The objective of the assignment is the preparation and development of the draft of new legislative act, based on the IWRM principles and in accordance with the requirements of the WFD, to be submitted to the beneficiary for adoption and implementation on the National level. The new act will elaborate the transition from administrative-territorial management model to the management of the basin principle under the EU Water Framework Directive.

Pilot project 2: The creation of basin institutional structures as a platform for implementation IWRM principles to ensure the sustainability of the EPIRB project results in Upper Prut pilot river basin, including implementation of the River Prut RBMP

It was implemented in the period March 2015 – October 2015. The objective of following pilot project is to assist in the development of an institutional framework to deliver IWRM in the River Prut basin and the creation of the model of integrated water resources management as a platform of implementation IWRM principles on basin level in Upper Prut pilot river basin. There are three main outputs:

1. Enhanced basin management structure 1.1 Regulations for basin management in the River Prut 1.2 Establishment of the River Basin Council, consultation body 2. Preparation of the Inter-agency basin agreements on cooperation in the use and protection

of water resources and ecosystems of the Prut River Basin 3. Preparation of the Documents for the creation of the Prut River Basin Council: Regulation of

the work, provision of the Basin Council etc.

Pilot project 3: Investigation of illegal discharges of waste water in Carpathian National Nature Park as a major pressure on the ecological status of the Upper Prut pilot river basin in the territory of Ukraine

It was implemented in the period March 2015 – February 2016. The main objective is the maintenance of the ‘good ecological status’ of the protected area of Upper Prut River Basin via investigation of the extent and impact of untreated domestic and commercial waste water to support the development and operation of Upper Prut ecological monitoring programme.

Pilot project 4: Field survey of municipal waste water treatment discharges in Carpathian National Nature Park in the Upper Prut basin and design of monitoring programmes for the national park in accordance with the Water Framework Directive

It was implemented in the period March 2015 – February 2016. EPIRB project has undertaken both groundwater and surface water Field Surveys in Upper Prut River Basin in 2013 and 2014. The results has enable the project establish ‘reference conditions’ for the various water body types and determine ‘good ecological status’ (WFD 2000/60/EC) of the water bodies within the Natural Parks. A

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major pressure that has been identified is tourism, where resorts near/in the Natural Parks are discharging waste water and solid wastes into the River Prut, clogging of river channels and worsening of the waters ecological status. In order to maintain the Prut’s good ecological status more attention to control and policing of these discharges is required by the regulatory authority.

Pilot project 5: Water Body Identification in the selected river basin of Upper Dnieper (incl. purchase and installation of ArcGIS software products)

It was implemented in the period May 2016 – September 2016. The pilot project contributes to “Preparation of the river basin management plans for the selected river basins of the Dnieper Basin” under the EPIRB project and in particular water body identification and typology in the selected river basins. The specific objectives of the assignment are to help beneficiaries identify the water bodies in the selected basins, namely the water bodies with the catchment area more than 10 km2, lakes with an area more than 0,5 km2, artificial and significantly modified water bodies with the catchment area more than 0,5 km2 (ponds and reservoirs) and with length more than 10 km (canals) using GIS analysis and other tools (remote Sensing of aerial and spectral imagery by use of radar, or lidar technologies).