Ecohydrological control of macrophytes in floodplain lakes

Floodplain lakes are one of the most essential habitats for aquatic macrophytes in the modern cultural landscape. Their maintenance and support calls for ecohydrological strategies, as river development, enhanced flood control and other stakeholder interests may have negative impact on the present oxbow ecosystems. Three examples are given to present the situation of macrophytes in floodplain water bodies on the Danube, and the Tisza River. The importance of ecohydrology as a sustainable strategy and a look back to its sources in the Ecotone MaB program are presented. Finally conclusions point to regionalisation of planning goals as the solution for many aspects in floodplain water management.