Restoration of near-natural flow regime at hydropower plants, discharges and diversions. Adapted operation of hydropower plants, verification and, if necessary, restoration of the natural state of discharge points and verification and possible elimination of water abstractions by means of specific studies of alternative solutions and proposals for mitigation measures.

Restoration of a balanced, near-natural water balance in the entire catchment area of a surface water body. Near-natural urban water management, through measures for retention, infiltration and evaporation before the discharge of precipitation water.

Restoration of a near-natural water and sediment balance. Near-natural flow conditions (in particular an ecological minimum flow) at individual structures such as transversal structures, impoundment areas or diversions, by removing or reconstructing transversal structures, removal or shortening backwater areas or abandoning or reducing diversions.