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Baltic Sea Region INTERREG III B Neighbourhood Programme
INTERREG IIIA South Priority Project
CROSS BORDER COOPERATION ON INTEGRATED NATURE AND WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BETWEEN BAUSKA AND BIRŽAI DISTRICTS - INAWARE
Summary of the project
Due to implementation of the EU nature conservation and water management policies, Latvia and Lithuania face similar challenges thus it is important to share available experience and expertise, especially in the bordering regions where the mismanagement of resources by one party can influence the other side.
The project promotes sustainable use and maintenance of nature and water resources as well as balanced economic development in Bauska and Birzai regions by developing a number of feasibility studies: management plan for nature park "Bauska", establishment of demonstration sites for nature conservation with installation of the nature trails and demonstration sites for clean up of river banks to increase fish population, reconstruction of lock-gate in Ceraukste Parish, restoration of lake Sirvena habitats in Birzai Municipality as well as promotion of participation of local society.
The overall objective
To strengthen cooperation among Bauska and Biržai regions for better nature and water management through integration of these issues in planning processes.
Results
Strengthened cooperation among stakeholders of respective Bauska & Birzai districts as well in cross border context
Reviewed and assessed links between nature conservation, river basin management and spatial development opportunities
Discussed proposals for integration of nature & water requirements in spatial planning
Assessed the main nature values and threats at the project pilot territory and elaborated measures necessary for their protection and maintenance
Integrated requirements of nature conservation and water management in the spatial planning documents
Demonstrated good practices in management of nature & water resources in selected sites
Increased awareness of local society and stakeholders on sustainable management principles of nature and water resources and enhanced their motivation to participate in the planning and decision taking process
Project partners:
The Project consists of the variety of partners with different of levels (local, national, regional and international).
- ¨ spatial planning authorities
- ¨ public administration
- ¨ NGOs
- ¨ nature protection authorities
- ¨ science
Click here for more information the exact name of the partnerships
The project's target groups are
The project benefits them by providing expertise on the importance of the nature and water resource management.
- ¨ local and regional authorities in Bauska and Birzai districts
- ¨ general public
- ¨ environmental authorities of national and regional level
- ¨ local entrepreneurs
- ¨ farmers
Meetings
The project consists of four Work Packages which provide the activities within the project. The Work Packages facilitate the development and the information drift to reach the successful results.
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Work Packages
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Outputs
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WP1
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Management and co-operation
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WP2
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Exchange the expertise
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WP3
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Integrated planning of nature and water resources management and spatial development
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- Feasibility studies
- Development sites
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WP4
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Promotion of participation of local society
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- Discussion Forums
- Publication
- Articles in Media
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Total budget: 382 513 EUR
ERDF: 286 885 EUR
Duration: 22 months (March 2006- December 2007)
Contact person: Egija Stapkevica
 Results of project
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