Ecomorphology of rivers

With the Federal Water Protection Ordinance in 1998, the legal foundations were created to protect waters and their shores more comprehensively. In addition to the requirements for water quality, ecological goals are now also set. In addition, the Federal Hydraulic Engineering Ordinance, which was amended in 1999, entrusts the cantons with the task of defining flood hazardous areas and the spatial needs of the waters. This, taking into account both the needs of flood protection and the habitat quality of the water. The ecomorphology of rivers and aares forms the basis for the strategic revitalisation planning required by the 2011 Water Protection Ordinance. The product OEKOMORF provides the basics for this.