In the middle of June our associated partner the Wolin national park organized with our polish partner the first Public Day in Poland. There, the general public, as well as authorities from the municipality and national park had the opportunity … Continued
The project has participated in science and technology exhibition “Innovation Drift 2019” (2019 June 13 – 14, Vilnius, Lithuania) were floating islands as green technology presented to the public together with other Klaipėda university’s technological-scientific achievements. Constructed floating wetlands is … Continued
In addition to water restoration floating wetlands provide habitats for aquatic and terrestrial fauna protected from predators. We found mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) nest on one of the constructed island in Juodkrante (Curonian national park, Lithuania). It contained 8 eggs! We … Continued
We compiled a short video about all floating macrophyte installations in the project. Check out the video here! Additionally, Lithuania TV reported about the installations in Juodkrante and Nida. Both videos are available here and here.
Klaipėda University and Curonian national park administration started preparation works for pilot installations in Juodkrantė. This year two floating islands will be installed at Juodkrantė – one at so called 14th kilometer bay and the other at Amber bay. Both … Continued
Before starting Easter holidays we installed the improved versions of floating islands in Born (Germany). Nice flowering macrophytes like purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) and yellow flag (Iris pseudacorus) were choosen, but also sedges (Carex acutiformis) and rushes (Schoenoplectus lacustris) were planted. … Continued
Since 1993, the UN’s World Water Day has been celebrated annually on the 22th March to raise awareness about the importance of fresh water for all living beings. The week surrounding this day was a perfect time to present the … Continued
The second Policy Brief is now online. In general, policy brief #2 deals with nutrient removal by floating wetlands. The results of absorbed nutrients from our pilot wetland in Germany give a more detailed inside. Additionally, recommendations highlight how the … Continued