SDAGE

Water Development and Management Master Plan

The Water Development and Management Master Plan (Sdage) is a planning document for the water sector. For a given period, it defines:

• The main guidelines to ensure management aimed at preserving aquatic environments and meeting the needs of different water users;

• The quality and quantity objectives to be achieved for rivers, lakes, groundwater, estuaries, and coastal areas;

• The necessary measures to prevent any deterioration and ensure the improvement of the status of waters and aquatic environments.