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project info
Start date: 13 April 2020
End date: 31 May 2024
funding
Fund: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Total budget: 4 297 852,56 €
EU contribution: 3 653 174,69 € (85%)
programme
Programming period: 2014-2020
Managing authority: Главна дирекция „Оперативна програма „Околна среда“ в Министерство на околната среда и водите
beneficiary
European Commission Topic

“Improvement of the water regime and management of succesionary processes in wetlands of international importance "Ropotamo Complex", "Locality Poda" and "Lake Vaya”

The project proposal provides for activities, in accordance with the National Plan for the Conservation of the Most Important Wetlands in Bulgaria 2013-2022, the Management Plan of Poda ZM, and other strategic and regulatory documents. The main activities under the project are related to the improvement of the connection between the Black Sea and Lake Vaya by strengthening the southern coast of the drain canal. Cleaning the canals connecting the marsh Alepou and the swamp Stamopolou with the Black Sea. Construction or reconstruction of locking facilities for control of the water level of the Alepu swamp, Stamopolou marsh and favouring the hydraulic connection between different water bodies.Construction of a water level control system in the Poda ZM through locks, savages and drainage channels. Management of the massifs of water-loving vegetation — increasing the area of the open water areas by mowing the reeds in the Alepou marsh and Stamopolou marsh.Drawing of separate sections in the Poda ZM to achieve swimming pools of varying depth and creation of new types of nature habitats.Purchasing equipment and equipment. In order to achieve the main objectives of the project, it is necessary that the activities are based on expert opinions and management guidelines. For the purposes of the project it is envisaged to prepare surveying and a digital model of the relief of the bottom, as well as a hydrological report. Based on their data, optimal water levels will be forecasted to maintain a favourable conservation status of the habitats and habitats of the species. The total area of the capture area is approximately 200 ha, including Arkutino swamp, Stamopolou marsh and Alepu swamp. In order to manage succesionary processes by mowing the reeds, it is necessary to carry out expert research and prepare a plan for mowing the reeds.

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