NarvaWatMan
Water Management of the Narva River: harmonization and sustention
Project
Nutrient pollution is a major water quality problem in the Baltic Sea and complete data on the waterborne nutrient inputs via rivers is particularly needed to address this problem. The Narva river forms the border between Estonia and Russia and in terms of its volume is the second largest river discharging into the Gulf of Finland. However, up to now Estonia and Russia use significantly different measured data and calculation methods for estimation of total nutrient load transported by the Narva river to the sea.
To overcome this mismatch the NarvaWatMan project was created.
The objective of the project is to develop a common calculation methodology for the Narva River water quality and quantity and to make recommendations for more effective measures to reduce pollution load from both countries.
For this goal, Estonian and Russian scientists will work together to:
- Develop harmonized method for Narva river water runoff
- Develop harmonized method for nutrient load estimation from the Narva river to the Baltic Sea
- Elaborate common indicators, criteria and classification for water quality assessment
- Prepare proposals for developing a joint methodology determining the share of contributions in the total nutrient load
- Make recommendations for planning nutrient reduction measures in the Narva river catchment area in order to fulfill HELCOM nutrients reduction targets
- Raise awareness among Narva and Ivangorod citizens regarding sustainable use of Narva River water resources
The 90% (509 265 EUR) of the project is financed by the Estonia-Russia Cross Border Cooperation Programme 2014-2020 and 10% (56 585 EUR) - by the project Partners.
Duration: 15.03.2019 - 14.03.2022
News
Events
On August 29, 2020 the 3rd International EcoMarathon has ended by spectacular sport duathlon in Ivangorod, Russia. 139 professional and nonprofessional sportsmen from Russia came together to explore natural heritage of Ivangorod district while rafting on Narva River and then cycling. Estonia citizens supported the sportsmen from Estonian side of Narva River.
On 20 -22 July 2020 the 3rd international Eco Marathon has been organized in children's health and educational center "Rosson" in Kingiseppsky district, Russia. The overall aim of the Eco Marathon was to promote sustainable water management and raise awareness about Narva River ecological state.
From November 2019 till March 2020 many public activities were organized within the Winter Eco Marathon in the framework of NarvaWatMan project. The activities took place in two cities: Narva (Estonia) and Ivangorod (Russia). The main goal of the Winter Eco Marathon was to raise people’s awareness regarding environmental issues within the Narva River catchment area, including the investigation of Narva River water resources, nuclear pollution in its catchment area, ecological state of the Gulf of Finland, etc. For that purpose, several lectures and educational master classes were held in Narva and Ivangorod schools, as well as in open access places (restaurant, Ivangorod fortress).
On 27 July 2019 in Ivangorod (Russia) the multiphase Eco Marathon running within the ER25NarvaWanMan project has come to its end. The overall aim of this event was raising awareness and partnership for sustainable use of Narva river water resources. The involvement of the wide public, the secondary school students, youths into the creative works was desirable.
On 13 July 2019 the EcoEvent was held in Narva (Estonia) within the "Narva River Day 2019" and as a part of ER25NarvaWatMan project Summer Eco Marathon.
On 2 July 2019 the Summer Eco Marathon organized within ER25NarvaWatMan project has started in Ivangorod (Russia) by EcoArt event. This event was the first phase of the wide range of activities planned within Eco Marathon in Narva and Ivangorod cities. The overall aim of the Eco Marathon was raising public awareness and partnership for sustainable water management of transboundary Narva river.
The Grant Opening of the Project took place in Tallinn on March 26, 2019. More than 30 Estonian and Russian experts and stakeholders from the water sector, representatives from governmental organisations and municipalities, and international commissions came together for the common understanding of the compliance issues relating to the project.
Partners
Associated Partners
Narva City
Associated Partner 4 to TalTech
Narva City Government, Architecture and Urban Planning Department www.narva.ee
Ivangorod City
Associated Partner 5 to "Mineral"
Administration of municipal formation «City Ivangorod Kingisepp municipal district of Leningrad Region» www.ivangorod.ru
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Disclaimer
“Эта публикация подготовлена при финансовой поддержке Программы приграничного сотрудничества «Россия-Эстония» на период 2014-2020 годов. Содержание данной публикации является исключительной ответственностью Таллинского Технического Университета и ни в коей мере не является отражением позиции стран-участниц Программы и Европейского Союза”.
“Antud väljaanne valmis Eesti-Vene piiriülese koostöö programmi 2014-2020 rahalise abiga. Selle väljaande sisu eest vastutab ainuisikuliselt Tallinna Tehnikaülikool ning selles kajastatu ei peegelda mingil juhul Programmis osalevate riikide ega Euroopa Liidu seisukohti.
