Public Participation in practice in European Water Framework Directive

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Focusing on public participation within the European Water Framework Directive, this book analyzes its implementation in the Júcar River Basin. It highlights challenges faced by the Confederación Hidrográfica del Júcar in integrating social and environmental movements with traditional stakeholders. The text reveals a limited culture of public involvement in Spain, where participation often remains at the level of information and consultation, with civil and environmental input largely overlooked in policy-making. Additionally, it suggests that powerful economic stakeholders influence water policy decisions.