Before floating wetlands are installed to boost coastal water restoration, plenty of questions need to be clarified: What kinds of permits are needed? What size and shape should the island have? Which materials should be used? Also, when choosing the … Continued
The third Policy Brief is now online. The policy brief provides you with information about biodiversity on floating wetlands. Floating wetlands can enhance biodiversity for plants, animals (both terrestrial and aquatic) and microorganisms. Additionally, it also includes valuable recommendations what … Continued
On November 16-17th the Euronews producer and journalist Aurora Velez was filming episode on floating wetlands for the program Smart Regions. Smart Regions show how Cohesion Policy projects are helping people live better lives across the EU. The episode is … Continued
Environmentally friendly island is being constructed at the premises of Marine Research Institute of the Klaipeda University; island will be placed in the local waters of Klaipeda city municipality. The new construction will be tested as plant growth media and … Continued
In the summer of 2020, an artificial floating island appeared in an old defensive fortification place called Jonas hill in Klaipėda city center, Lithuania. From a distance, it could be seen by all the visitors of Jonas Hill or the … Continued
Two Juodkrante islands (Curonian Spit National Park in Lithuania) were harvested in the end of September. It was exciting to find out that island production doubled this year! The total harvest (fresh weight) is 97 kg from Gintaro Bay island … Continued
During high season floating installations accelerate plant development at enormous pace. Dense vegetation is more resistant to various factors like wave damage and bird effect. We can state for sure that floating islands enhance habitat and aesthetic value. Check the … Continued
In June 2020, the third in Lithuania and sixth within the LiveLagoons project floating island was installed. Jonas hill island is installed in an old defensive fortification place called Jonas hill in Klaipeda city center. The area is an enclosed … Continued