water council and is responsible for water monitoring.
During the first years, the water council worked in principal
as a non-profit organization. The water council applied for
financial support from the municipalities within the catchment,
initially with little success (Interviewee 1, Personal Communication).
However, in 2013, five of the municipalities in the catchment
have started to finance a secretariat (0.5 full-time employment)
for the water council, placed at Höör municipality (Interviewee 2,
Personal Communication). The same person also works half time
at the secretariat for the neighbouring water council for Ringsjö
lakes. As shown in Table 3, the organization of the water council
in Rönne River includes a board and working group(s), similar
as in the Rönne River Committee. Initially they invited a broader
range of representatives, but the interest was poor (Interviewee
1, Personal Communication). However, the representation on the
board has been broadened compared to the initial phase of the
water council, and now includes: three politicians, two municipal
officials, three representatives from land owners, and one
representative from industries and the angling association, respectively.
As presented in Table 3, the scope of the water council is
similar to that in Kävlinge Water Council and reflects the initial
intentions, but only a few of the suggested activities have been
implemented.