The aim of the project "Adaptation to Climate Change in Smiltene Municipality" is to clean three water bodies in Smiltene Municipality, which are aimed at adapting to climate change and reducing the risk of disasters caused by climate change. Smiltene municipality within the framework of the project plans to carry out large-scale cleaning works of water bodies at the Meeri Reservoir (1.31 ha), Raunas Mill Pond (1.69 ha) and Tiltleja Lake (5.6 ha). Such a strategic adaptation measure will help the municipality prepare for and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change by reducing flood risks, controlling coastal erosion, improving water quality and strengthening the ecosystem, preserving and developing recreation and tourism opportunities. The target group of the project is Smiltene municipality and the inhabitants of the municipality, especially the inhabitants of Smiltene, Rauna parish and Bilska parish, who will directly use the improved infrastructure and who will be most directly affected if the negative effects of climate change are not mitigated and a safe and accessible environment is ensured. The total eligible costs of the project are EUR 2 141 873.38, of which EUR 1 820 592.37 is ERDF funding and EUR 321 281.01 is co-financing from Smiltene municipality. The project is planned to be implemented from June 2025 to December 2027.