The project goal is to prevent negative effects on the quality of water bodies by establishing a joint system of improvement of water management in AP Vojvodina and Csongrad County. The main objective will be achieved by the specific objectives: To improve the water balance of Jegricka River (44+015 km-46+673 km/29+588 km-37+892 km) and Kurca main channel (4+487 km-9+997 km) in the Hungary-Serbia border region by sludge dredging, building works and overgrown vegetation removal from the riverbed; To develop a joint monitoring and analysis system to preserve the water quality and biodiversity in CBC region; To define long-term solutions to prevent the quality degradation of water bodies. The main results to be achieved are: Excess water prevention achieved by revitalisation of the Jegricka and Kurca water bodies and their riverbed areas; Hydrobiological analyses and monitoring of water quality and sludge of the Jegricka River and Kurca main channel in the selected locations before/after the dredging in compliance with the Article 8 of the EU Water Framework Directive conducted; Experience in the field of sustainable water management and nature protection exchange between the partners on the project from Hungary and Serbia; Long-term solutions owing to the studies of nature parks against the impact of ground and surface water provided; Joint database with relevant information concerning the monitoring and evaluation of water quality which will be a basis for future cooperation in the field of water management and nature protection created; Raised awareness and increased know-how of target groups in border region. The project targets groups are: the institutions involved in water management, farmers, population endangered by excess water, children, regional/local stakeholders, and tourism organizations. The project will contribute to a harmonized development of the region with intensified economic cooperation through a sustainable use of natural and cultural resources by preserving the biodiversity and achieving good water quality that fits the Programme’s overall aim.
