Development of plans to prevent the effects of drought in river basin districts
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They have a beautiful name and look fantastic. They do not require much care. In addition, they allow collection and saving water in the garden. This is important because for the last several years, we have been experiencing drought from spring to autumn.
Continue reading “Flower meadows and rain gardens – perfect for drought”
By publishing the video “Stop suszy” (Stop the Drought), we intend to initiate a public discussion about drought in Poland. We have scrutinised the phenomenon with the help of the research conducted for the purposes of the “Stop the Drought!” programme. The video, owing its title to the programme itself, aims to draw attention to the growing problem.
On 24 July, the Warsaw-Boulevards water gauge showed that the level of Vistula was only 41 cm. On most of Polish rivers, the low levels of water are observed. What is the reason for this situation? The lack of snow cover in winter, low rainfall and high temperatures, i.e. the drought. The Polish Waters work intensively to prevent its effects.
Continue reading “LOW LEVELS OF WATER IN RIVERS. RETENTION AS A RESPONSE TO THE DROUGHT”
The work on the plan for counteracting the effects of drought is entering the consultation phase.
State Water Holding Polish Waters
The National Water Management Authority
80/82, Grzybowska Str.
00-844 Warsaw, Poland
tel. +48 22 37 20 260
fax: +48 22 37 20 295
e-mail: kzgw@wody.gov.pl
Projekt powstał z wykorzystaniem materiałów autorstwa Polskiej Akademii Dostępności opublikowanych na licencji CC BY-SA 4.0
