This book is a comprehensive resource on Poland's water resource capacities, addressing management of hydrological events like floods and droughts. It features case studies on water quantity management and is the first to assess water resources variability and economic use in Poland, providing valuable insights for engineers, researchers, and policymakers.
This book delves into the advantages of employing risk analysis techniques for evaluating flood protection structures and reviews the environmental impact assessments of selected planned projects. Its primary aim is to propose a methodology for conducting environmental impact assessments in water management. Specifically, it investigates flood mitigation measures to identify the most suitable options for the approval process. This methodology seeks to streamline the environmental impact assessment process for water management structures by analyzing risks associated with various alternatives. The findings are designed to aid in selecting future projects that minimize environmental risks. The comparison of alternatives and identification of the optimal option are based on criteria that objectively describe the characteristics and impacts of the planned alternatives. The proposed guideline for assessing the environmental impact of flood protection structures utilizes multi-parametric risk analysis, enhancing transparency and sensitivity in the evaluation process while meeting the requirements of EU environmental assessment systems. These enhancements aim to improve assessment outcomes and can also be applied to other infrastructure projects. A case study demonstrates that the goal of increasing transparency and reducing subjectivity in the environmental impact assessment process for flood protection projects is successfully achi