Fornés, Juan MaríaLópez-Gunn, ElenaVillarroya Gil, Fermín Ignacio2023-06-212023-06-210262-6667, ESSN: 2150-343510.1080/02626667.2021.1918697https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/65235This paper discusses the gradual eclipse of a water management paradigm governed by the dominance of hydropower and irrigation-driven development. With the advent of new values, the former approach has given way to an acknowledgement of the value of water for its intangible contribution to the landscape, among other things. The European Water Framework Directive has lent further impetus to changes in water management and governance. Future water authorities and stakeholders will face additional management challenges such as growing water scarcity, climate change and the predominant role of regional governments in water use negotiation and decision-making.engjournal articlehttps://doi.org/10.1080/02626667.2021.1918697restricted access556(460)628.1(460)groundwaterparadigmsSpainsurface waterwater managementwater planningwater stakeholderswater useHidrología2508 Hidrología