Project overview
Management of urban water resources in Central Europe facing climate change
The impact of climate change is increasingly important for the design, construction, and maintenance of water infrastructure. Scarcity of water resources due to extreme weather events and falling groundwater levels threaten our cities and regions. The MAURICE project introduces new water management solutions for cities. The partnership helps to integrate these into broader concepts on regional climate change adaptation and encourages the uptake of urban water management tools and measures.
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2,92m €
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Project Budget
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80%
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of the Budget is funded by ERDF
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6
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Countries
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6
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Regions
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11
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Partners
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6
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Pilots
Duration
Start date
End date
Project progress
About the project
Project partnership
Project partners
![Polska (PL)](https://flagsapi.com/PL/shiny/32.png)
Lead partner
Central Mining Institute
Department of Water Protection
Project partner
Biuro ds. Geologii / Geology office
Amt fĂĽr Umweltschutz (Department for Environmental Protection)
Ústav pro nanomateriály, pokročilé technologie a inovace / Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DICA)
Groundwater - Hydrogeology
Department of Hydrotechnics
ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND PUBLIC UTILITIES
Roadmap
Challenge
We tackle the challenges of managing changing water quality, rainwater management and groundwater deficit management. We identified six different areas to support water resources in cities and preserve them for future generations. Our pilot actions aim to address the difficulties faced by various regions in Central Europe.
Problem
Solution
We provide climate change-adaptation solutions for public administration, water management and supply bodies in Central Europe. These joint-developed solutions together with a management strategy for modern urban water management considering climate change will foster behavioural change in water management and spatial planning practices.
News
![Latest report on climate change related pressures on groundwater prognosis and assessments released](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Zmodyfikowana-kopia-Interreg-CENTRAL-EUROPE_MAURICE_post_deliverable_Milna_1-300x300.jpg)
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NEWS
05.06.2024
Latest report on climate change related pressures on groundwater prognosis and assessments released
Check out our latest report: "Concepts for prognosis and assessments of climate change related pressures on groundwater." With climate change uncertainty projected to impact short- and long-term decisions, the information provided in this report becomes indispensable.
![Progress in Climate Change Adaptation Solutions Discussed at MAURICE Project Meeting](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG-20240515-WA0008-2.jpg)
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NEWS
28.05.2024
Progress in Climate Change Adaptation Solutions Discussed at MAURICE Project Meeting
We are delighted to share that the third meeting of the MAURICE project partners was successfully held in Stuttgart from 13-15 May 2024. The primary objective of the meeting was to discuss the progress made in developing an urban water management strategy that focuses on implementing climate change adaptation ...
![MAURICE project field visit: Exploring Groundwater and Ecosystems in Milan](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Milan-pilot-action.png)
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NEWS
12.04.2024
MAURICE project field visit: Exploring Groundwater and Ecosystems in Milan
Understanding irrigation networks in Milan was a key issue of a field visit with Politecnico di Milano's master's program students on March 27th, 2024. Students had the opportunity to witness the process of drilling a piezometer as well as observe a 'fontanili' in a protected area. See the movie!
![Improving Rainwater Management in cities: Introducing Blue-Green Infrastructure](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/rainwater-storage-tank-1.jpg)
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NEWS
14.03.2024
Improving Rainwater Management in cities: Introducing Blue-Green Infrastructure
The management of rainwater in newly developed areas poses a significant challenge. Balancing the need to prevent excessive surface sealing and uncontrolled water intrusion into the ground, especially in areas with shallow underground mining, requires innovative solutions. That's where blue-green infrastructure comes into play!
![Uniting our efforts: collaboration for a better future for urban water management](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MAURICE_February-scaled.jpg)
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NEWS
05.03.2024
Uniting our efforts: collaboration for a better future for urban water management
The success of the MAURICE project relies on the collaboration of diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, academic institutions, and design firms. By sharing knowledge, expertise, and experiences, we can collectively work towards developing sustainable solutions for urban water management in the face of climate change.
![Quantifying resilience to climate change – results of a workshop on the Slovenian pilot action](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/permeability-and-groundwater-levels.bmp)
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NEWS
30.01.2024
Quantifying resilience to climate change – results of a workshop on the Slovenian pilot action
In the face of climate change, it is becoming necessary to safeguard the ability of our rivers to cope with increased water during storms. Heavy rains can put tremendous pressure on our sewer systems, threatening to overload them. With strategic planning and innovative approaches, we can prevent that.
![Field Work: Exploring Groundwater Interactions in the VaraĹľdin Aquifer](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Karta-uzorkovanja-scaled.jpg)
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NEWS
14.12.2023
Field Work: Exploring Groundwater Interactions in the VaraĹľdin Aquifer
Recently a team of representatives from the Faculty of Geotechnical Engineering, University of Zagreb has embarked on an important field work expedition. Their mission was to gather valuable data on groundwater quality and the interaction between surface and groundwater in the VaraĹľdin aquifer.
![What we need to know about the impact of climate change on water resources – MAURICE Interreg Central Europe project](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Project-movie.bmp)
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NEWS
11.12.2023
What we need to know about the impact of climate change on water resources – MAURICE Interreg Central Europe project
Our most precious resource, the reservoir of water in the ground, is decreasing. Water authorities have been worried for a long time. The water supply of millions of people is at risk. MAURICE project supports your water management and helps to adapt to climate change. See our project movie!
![Milan Pilot Action: Winter Irrigation for Groundwater Recharge](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Obraz2ok-transformed.png)
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NEWS
27.11.2023
Milan Pilot Action: Winter Irrigation for Groundwater Recharge
The pilot action in Milan highlighted the importance of using available resources and reimagining traditional practices to mitigate the effects of climate change. Using the existing irrigation network and winter irrigation, collecting and storing water in the aquifer can address the challenges faced by farmers and the community at large.
![How water behaves when infiltrating soil – water infiltration tests have started](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/1.png)
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NEWS
22.09.2023
How water behaves when infiltrating soil – water infiltration tests have started
Understanding the percolation capacity of the soil and how infiltration facilities respond to rainwater can help inform future infrastructure and landscaping decisions to mitigate flooding and protect water sources.
Events
![Exploring Water Resilience: Green Week 2024 Event “BE WATER our friends”](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-1-1536x1152.png.webp)
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EVENT
Spain
06.06.2024
Exploring Water Resilience: Green Week 2024 Event “BE WATER our friends”
Planned on 6 June 2024 at Campus de El Carmen in Huelva, the event entitled "BE WATER our friends" has been sponsored by Green Week 2024. Join the event in Huelva to hear about the MAURICE network.
![Discover the key role of groundwater in climate change adaptation this Saturday at ‘Fa’ la cosa giusta’ in Italty](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MAURICE_Poster.png)
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EVENT
Italy
23.03.2024
Discover the key role of groundwater in climate change adaptation this Saturday at ‘Fa’ la cosa giusta’ in Italty
Join the world of sustainable practices and climate change adaptation at the "Fa' la cosa giusta" event this Saturday, March 23, 2024, 12:00 - 13:00.
Pilot actions
Outputs
![](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Group_1-scaled.jpg)
MAURICE network for enhancing climate change resilience in urban and regional water management
![](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/retention-2_1-scaled.jpg)
Transnational Water Management strategy and action plans for the six municipalities /regional areas considered by the project
![](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Tools2.jpg)
Tools for groundwater behavior forecast as support for public authorities’ decision making
![](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/agreement-scaled.jpg)
The guidelines to ensure groundwater availability and climate change resilience by adaptation measures
![](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Rainwater.jpg)
The guidelines for public administration to implement the beneficial rainwater management
![](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Rainwater2.jpg)
The guidelines for the selection of rainwater treatment technologies for further use
![](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/retention-3-scaled.jpg)
The guidelines for designing blue-green infrastructure for rainwater retention and groundwater recharge
![](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/retention-1_1.jpg)
The use of the infiltration capacity map from field investigation to planning, consent and decision-making
![](https://www.interreg-central.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Feature_groundwater_inline_.jpg)
Surveying urban water mass flows and contaminants to set resilient drainage and infiltration targets
MAURICE
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