German Directives and Laws
WATER PROTECTION
WATER FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE (WRRL)
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02000L0060-20141120&from=DE
WATER RESOURCES ACT (WHG)
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/whg_2009/
SURFACE WATER (OGewV)
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/ogewv_2016/
WASTE WATER REGULATION (ABwV)
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/abwv/
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE LAW (AbwAG)
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/abwag/
Law on the Environmental Compatibility of Detergents and Cleaning Agents (WRMG)
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/wrmg/WRMG.pdf
Ordinance on Installations for Handling Substances Hazardous to Water (AwSV)
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/awsv/
MASTERPLAN WATER BERLIN
https://www.berlin.de/sen/uvk/umwelt/wasser-und-geologie/masterplan-wasser/
NATURE CONSERVATION GUIDELINES
FEDERAL NATURE PROTECTION LAW (BNatSchG)
Cooperations
The GRÜNE LIGA Federal Contact Point Water has been a member of the EEB's Water Working Group for over 20 years and is a founding member of both the Water Working Group of the Forum Environment and Development and the "Living Lakes Germany" network.
Michael Bender represents the GRÜNE LIGA as an observer at the International Commission for the Protection of the Elbe (IKSE).
In 2021, the cooperation between the GRÜNE LIGA and the Living Rivers Foundation was intensified and a joint office was established at the federal association.
Together with the GRÜNE LIGA Berlin, we were active in the Aktionsnetz Kleingewässer Berlin, in 2022.
Since January 2023, the GRÜNE LIGA Berlin e.V. is partner in the pilot project Wassernetz Berlin. We will organise 24 dialogues at water over 3 years (around 8 per year) to raise awareness of the public on the issues faced by water bodies and offer training in their management (biodiversity, physical and chemical status, etc.), as well as helping our partners in the project to prepare for the enhancement and restoration measures that will be implemented in the framework of this pilot project. You can find the schedule of dialogs on our events page.
On the European level, the GRÜNE LIGA e.V. is also member of the European Water Movement. The EWM aims at reinforcing the recognition of water as a commons and as a fundamental universal right.
On a global level, the GRÜNE LIGA e.V. is also involved in the People's Water Forum, a coordinating space for Water Justice Movements around the world.
Dialogue in the framework of the Umweltfestival - Wassernetz Berlin
Dialogue in the framework of the Umweltfestival
Sunday, 4 June 2023
At the Brandenburger Tor - Platz des 18. März and Straße des 17. Juni
GRÜNE LIGA Berlin e.V. Stand No. 151 // 11 am - 7 pm
At the 28th Umweltfestival at the Brandenburger Tor, the stand of GRÜNE LIGA Berlin e.V. will offer a diverse programme and present the projects of the association. The GRÜNE LIGA Berlin e.V. is a proud partner of Wassernetz Berlin and is pleased to invite you to a dialogue event as part of the Umweltfestival.
2nd Dialog at the Packereigraben - Wassernetz Berlin
Dialogue at the Packereigraben, Berlin-Reinickendorf
Wednesday, 14 June 2023
Meeting point: 11 am S-Bf. Waidmannslust | Duration: 11 am - 2 pm
At the 2nd dialogue at the Packereigraben we will continue our chemical-physical measurements and look for small aquatic animals again. As at the last dialogue in April, the chemical-physical analysis will cover pH, dissolved oxygen, total phosphorus concentration, ammonium, nitrate and nitrite, water hardness and copper value.
Comparing our observations between April and June will give us an idea of how conditions have developed. Observing small animals under the binocular will allow us to identify developments in specific animal populations. Together with you, we would like to discuss further steps for the ecological improvement of the watercourse based on the observations. In addition, we will reintroduce gravel into the watercourse.
Dialogue event in the Fluss Bad Garden - Wassernetz Berlin
Dialogue in the Fluss Bad Garden am Spreekanal, Berlin-Mitte
Thursday, 4 May 2023
Time: 19-20:30 | Place: Sperlingsgasse 1, 10178 Berlin
The Wassernetz Berlin as Guest in the Fluss Bad Garden
The European legal framework contains relevant requirements for water protection, but their implementation in Berlin is progressing only slowly. How can we counteract the further degradation of aquatic habitats in Berlin and what opportunities for practical civic engagement are offered by Wassernetz Berlin, which was founded in January this year, especially in the catchment area of the Stadtspree?
Subcategories
Publications
Water Newsletter
Always up to date on the topic of water protection with the Wasserblatt. With short news items and an extensive nationwide list of events, the Water Bulletin of the Green League provides monthly information on current events in the water sector. Subscribe free of charge to the water bulletin distribution list at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and receive the water bulletin with the latest news by e-mail every month.
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All issues of the Water Newsletter 2022:
Water Newsletter May 2022 (pdf 1,6MB)
Water Newsletter April 2022 (pdf 379 KB)
Water Newsletter March 2022 (pdf 642 KB)
Water Newsletter February 2022 (pdf 550 KB)
Water Newsletter January 2022 (pdf 319 KB)
All issues of the Water Newsletter 2021:
Water Newsletter December 2021 (pdf 2,3 MB)
Cooperations
The GRÜNE LIGA Federal Contact Point Water has been a member of the EEB's Water Working Group for over 20 years and is a founding member of both the Water Working Group of the Forum Environment and Development and the "Living Lakes Germany" network.
Michael Bender represents the GRÜNE LIGA as an observer at the International Commission for the Protection of the Elbe (IKSE).
In 2021, the cooperation between the GRÜNE LIGA and the Living Rivers Foundation was intensified and a joint office was established at the federal association.
Together with the GRÜNE LIGA Berlin, we were active in the Aktionsnetz Kleingewässer Berlin, in 2022.
Since January 2023, the GRÜNE LIGA Berlin e.V. is partner in the pilot project Wassernetz Berlin. We will organise 24 dialogues at water over 3 years (around 8 per year) to raise awareness of the public on the issues faced by water bodies and offer training in their management (biodiversity, physical and chemical status, etc.), as well as helping our partners in the project to prepare for the enhancement and restoration measures that will be implemented in the framework of this pilot project. You can find the schedule of dialogs on our events page.
On the European level, the GRÜNE LIGA e.V. is also member of the European Water Movement. The EWM aims at reinforcing the recognition of water as a commons and as a fundamental universal right.
On a global level, the GRÜNE LIGA e.V. is also involved in the People's Water Forum, a coordinating space for Water Justice Movements around the world.
