Climate change is progressing and the effects on our environment are becoming increas- ingly evident. Watercourses are also subject to the effects of climate change caused by the change of precipitation patterns and temperature. The aim of this bachelor thesis is to show the effects of climate change on water manage- ment and watercourses in particular and to work out the adaptation strategies of the German federal states. For this purpose the following central question will be addressed: Which hydraulic engineering measures for adaptation to climate change are considered at the federal state level? In order to answer this research question, literature – including model calculations, cli- mate reports and legal regulations – has been reviewed and the essential statements and results have been compiled. The comparison between the federal states shows great differences in the programmes of measures. Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Rhineland-Palatinate are currently showing the most comprehensive adaptation strategies. This could be due to the existing cooperation relationship (KLIWA) between these federal states. A great deal of knowledge is generated through this cooperation and targeted ad- aptations are derived and proposed. The consensus is that the greater the quantity and certainty of information, the greater the willingness to adapt. For this reason it is recommendable that more federal states within Germany establish cooperation communities such as KLIWA.