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Elections of Secretary General 2007 -2012               I want to thank all collegues at the General Assembly for their kind wishes for my work at the IAD.         Posted by Dr. DI Harald Kutzenberger [2006-09-10 14:31:08]                   For all collegues who did not participate the GA I shortly want to introduce myself and some first thoughts for the IAD. For all personal details please look at the CV and perspnal statement. I want to thank Janja for her nice cooperation and help my short time in the IAD and especially Ivana and Meinhard for their introduction into the agenda and warm welcome.

“Local Concepts of Sustainability in Small Scale Danube Regions” Case Studies from Upper Austria Province.               Local Concepts of Sustainability in Small Scale Danube Regions: an IAD initiative to celebrate IAD 50 years anniversary.         Posted by Dr. Meinhard BREILING [2006-08-18 13:34:12]                   Since several years, IAD supports the aims and implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive. So far these concepts work on the larger scale. However, what to do, when it comes to the local scale? How to integrate initiatives in a larger scale? As first initiative – hopefully out of many others – IAD presents a particular small scale region and particular aspects of water management in the line of a more sustainable future. Upon invitation of Harald Kutzenbacher you can participate in a two days program to explore ways to precede the mentioned aims. As the date August 28th ... [more...]   Improved acquatic environment in accordance with EU WFWD               Links: http://-dr-harald-kutzenberger.gemeindeausstellung.at/startseite                   Document(s):

FW: 5th Regional Conference on Nutrient Pollution Control in the Danube-Black Sea Basins- First Announcement               Regional Conference on Nutrient Pollution Control in the Danube Black Sea Basin (followed by Moldovian Wine Festival)         Posted by Dr. Meinhard BREILING [2006-08-16 12:50:33]                   Conference to he held in Chisinau, Moldova from October 3 through October 6, 2006 on nutrient reduction and management in the Danube-Black Sea basin. It is being co-sponsored by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Moldova, World Bank, Global Environment Facility (GEF), United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and others. This year the conference will focus on ways and methodologies to measure results of nutrient pollution control activities. Under the GEF-supported Danube River-Black Sea Strategic Partnership Program, pilot projects for nutrient pollution ... [more...]   Dr.hablil.C.Mihailescu               Document(s):

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT               OPEN POSITION SINCE 2007 IAD GENERAL SECRETARY         Posted by Dr. Ivana TEODOROVIC [2006-06-07 16:05:44]                   Position: part - time Duration: 6 years, unlimited re-election possible Location: Vienna, Austria Closing: 30 June, 2006 Allowance: The Board of IAD decides the amount of the stipend for the General Secretary. The annual amount is directly related to the financial position and budgetary balance of the respective year, as dictated by the Board of IAD. CV and personal statement are to be sent no later than 30 June 2006, preferably via e-mail to: Dr Ivana Teodorovic President of IAD E-mail: University of Novi Sad Faculty of Science and Mathematics Dept. of ... [more...]

Invitation to IAD Bicycle Tour 2006 AT-SK-HU               FISH OF THE DANUBE - STURGEON ACTION PLAN - Release of Baby Sturgeons at the occasion of the Danube Day 2006         Posted by Dr. Meinhard BREILING [2006-05-31 20:31:58]                   Experience the Danube on a bicycle, glide downstream, share your knowledge with experts, students and an interested public of the Danube region. This year the main topic is related to Danube fish - in particular the reestablishment of the sturgeon in the Upper Danube - and to hydromorphology and its impact on fish populations.   Be active in Danube region               Links: http://www.danubeday.org                   Document(s): poster Large version of poster

Proceedings: The Implementation Process of the EU Water Framework Directive from International, National and Local Perspectives               Abstracts or support material to IAD supported conference at TU Wien, Jan. 19th and 20th, 2006         Posted by Dr. Meinhard BREILING [2006-05-23 18:49:10]                   Watersheds of the size of the Danube River employ many levels of planning. The Danube is also the largest river in EU territory with 815,000 km² and 18 countries contribute to the Danube River Basin. Thereby the Danube is not only the most international river, but also the most heterogeneous one. Income disparities and standard of life differences are most diverse within the Danube basin and it is difficult to regard the Danube as one entity from the management point of view. What works well in upstream countries does not necessarily work satisfactory in downstream and vice versa. For this ... [more...]                 Links:                   Document(s):

EUREAUTERRITORIALES Joining across the Water - River Basin Management and European Territorial Co-operation               Gestion des Bassins Versants et Coopération Territoriale Européenne- 12 & 13 October / octobre 2006 Quimper, France         Posted by Dr. Meinhard BREILING [2006-04-28 18:15:04]                   Water Management and European Partnerships - Cycleau and other Case Studies The management of natural water resources will be one of the priorities of the future Territorial Co-operation Objective (the successor of the INTERREG Community Initiative Programme) of the European structural funds 2007-2013. In light of this new round of structural funding, the event will focus on the European dimension of river basin management, with the aim of encouraging and nurturing a learning culture and sharing know-how among regions of Europe. The Cycleau project will disseminate lessons learnt on the ... [more...]                 Links:

SIL2007               Special IAD Session in Montreal?         Posted by Dr. Meinhard BREILING [2006-04-18 11:40:50]                   We encourage you to consider current issues of interest and all pertinent topics, and to provide us with a general outline of the session you envisage. The deadline for receipt of proposals is May 1, 2006. Poised to be the largest gathering of freshwater scientists on the planet, the 30th SIL Congress aims to be at the forefront of limnological research and development, with special topical sessions on current and challenging issues in both theoretical and applied limnology. We need your involvement to make these sessions a success. Scientists wishing to propose a Special Session ... [more...]                 Links: http://www.limnology.org/news/sil2007sessions.html

Waterway Danube - Wasserstrasse Donau               Riverbed restoration and Danube navigation. Uferrückbau im Spannungsfeld Naturschutz, Wasserbau und Transportwesen.         Posted by Dr. Meinhard BREILING [2006-03-17 14:43:01]                   Half a day symposium at Vienna University on April 21st, 2006 For more information or information in English contact Christian Baumgartner from the National Park Donauauen:   Dynamics               Links: http://www.donauauen.at/                   Document(s):

Honda Foundation Seeks New Proposals for 2006               "aiming at the harmony of ecology and technology"         Posted by Dr. Meinhard BREILING [2006-02-13 15:44:20]                   The Honda Prize has been established, to be awarded annually an individual or an organization, irrespective of nationality, for a distinguished achievement in the field of “eco-technology”. Deadline for proposals: Febr. 26th, 2006   HoFlogo               Links:                   Document(s):

An der schönen grauen Donau, 24. 2. 2006, 18.00 - 21.00               NATURSCHUTZ IN DER PRAXIS AM BEISPIEL DONAU (Podiumdiskussion zur Donauschiffahrt)         Posted by Dr. Meinhard BREILING [2006-02-09 13:51:36]                   „Naturschutz – warum, wo, was, wie?“ Freitag, 24. 2. 2006 18 bis 21 Uhr Kinosaal des Naturhistorischen Museums Wien Burgring 7, 1010 Wien Weltkulturerbe Wachau, Nationalpark Donauauen, Vogelparadies am Flussdelta – gut geschützter Donaustrom! Oder doch nicht? Tunnel durch die Lobau, überzogener Ausbau der Fahrwasserrinne im Nationalpark, Staudämme im Donaudelta – findet hier eine scheibchenweise Demontage des Naturschutzes statt?                 Links: http://www.fwu.at                   Document(s):

REPORT: Water Bodies of Mosoni Danube, Hungary               Click the link beneath to download the report 8.5 MB, 28 pages         Posted by Dr. Meinhard BREILING [2006-01-31 18:58:56]                   E-mail:                 Links:

Water Bodies of Mosoni Danube, Hungary               Research of the hydro-ecological activity of river habitats, English Summary         Posted by Dr. Meinhard BREILING [2006-01-31 18:48:39]                   During the 18 months of the Econtact project, our experience has proven that joint actions provide solutions for the EU policy implementation. The introduction of the EU Water Framework Directive and its successful implementation can only be achieved by the coordinated work of the different professional fields. Contact for indepth information: &

ICPDR Presidency & IAD               Moldovian Minister Constantin Mihailescu becomes ICPDR president for the year 2006         Posted by Dr. Meinhard BREILING [2006-01-17 13:46:53]                   IAD is most happy to announce that for the first time one of its members takes over the presidency of the International Comission of the Protection of the Danube River. During a small intimate ceremeny, with Minister Dr. habil. Constantin Mihailescu, Dr. Drumea, IAD country representative and the General Secretariate (M.Breiling, J. Zlatic) this event was celebrated and it is hoped that science will become an even stronger driving force in the implementation of the European Water Framework Directive.   Dumitru, Janja, Constantine, Meinhard               Links: http://www.icpdr.org http://

IAD "50 Years Jubilee" Conference               36th International Conference: DANUBE.RIVER.LIFE Interfacing the past and the future of ecology and water management in a large European River Vienna – Klosterneuburg 04. - 08. September 2006         Posted by Dr. Meinhard BREILING [2006-01-16 15:23:13]                   FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT e-mail for preliminary registration: SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS: February 15, 2006 Languages: English (preferred!), Deutsch   klobrg               Links: http://www.oen-iad.org/conference/index.html