WFD and hydrogeological setting plans: the example of the Tevere River Basin

In 2002, the Tevere River Basin Authority developed a hydrogeological setting plan (HSP) on hydrogeological risk from floods and landslides, which was taken into consideration during the first phase of the testing activity of the water framework directive (WFD), in order to compare the HSP objectives with the directive's objectives. With particular reference to the measures to reduce hydrogeological risk the contradictions and synergies of the two plans were highlighted. Therefore, it is fundamental to adopt an integrated planning approach at river basin scale and to develop appropriate methodologies that coordinate different plan objectives.