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May 22 – International Biological Diversity Day
33 years ago – on May 22, 1992, the Convention on Biological Diversity was held. Eight years later, in December 2000, the UN General Assembly commemorated this event by declaring May 22 as the International Day of Biological Diversity. This [...]
Water retention in ditches – can it really counteract drought?
It is estimated that in Poland we have about 250,000 km of ditches. For comparison, the length of all streams that cover the surface of our country is about 150,000 km and the land border of our country is only [...]
Does modern land improvement support retention and counteract the effects of drought?
Water reclamation is a set of procedures aimed at regulating water relations in the soil in order to improve its production capacity, facilitate cultivation, and protect agricultural land from flooding. Reclamation consists of draining areas from excess water and at [...]
Registration is now open for the “Stop Drought! Start Retention!” conference – join us in Kraków or online!
On May 27, 2025, the second nationwide “Stop Drought! Start Retention!” conference will take place at the Congress Centre of the University of Agriculture in Kraków. The event is being organized as part of the work on updating the Drought [...]
Save the date – on May 27, we’re hosting the second Stop Drought! Start Retention! conference!
The event will take place at the Congress Centre of the University of Agriculture in Kraków, at 46 al. 29 Listopada. Invited experts will present a scientific approach to the issue of drought, along with practical solutions for effectively mitigating [...]
Holidays Without Waste – How to Save Water During Easter Preparations?
Easter is a time for joy, family gatherings and cherishing traditions. However, in the fervour of cooking traditional dishes, baking cakes, cleaning and decorating, it can be easy to forget to use water wisely. A waste-free Easter?
Drought Vademecum – A Conscious Citizen’s Essential Guide!Key Terms on Drought and Retention, Part 1
One of the main goals of the “Stop Drought! Start Retention!” project is an educational campaign. We aim to raise awareness about the threat of drought, its causes, and ways to mitigate its effects.
World Water Day and drought
In 1992, in Rio de Janeiro, the UN General Assembly declared March 22 World Water Day to draw special attention to the importance of water in societies' lives. Water is essential for life, the basis of health and hygiene, and [...]
The warmest start to the year on record – is this a sign of drought?
January 2025 was the warmest in the history of meteorological measurements conducted in Poland, with temperatures significantly above the norm set for the years 1991-2020. Snow appeared sporadically, especially in the lowlands, and rainfall dominated most of the country.
Types of drought – how to recognize the threat?
Drought is one of the most serious natural phenomena that can have catastrophic consequences for the environment, agriculture, and economy. Simply put, it is a long-term shortage of rainfall, which leads to a disruption of the water balance. However, drought [...]
Work on the first update of the drought prevention plan is gaining momentum!
A survey on the issue of drought in Poland and actions to counteract its effects will begin soon. At the same time, preparations are already underway for the second nationwide conference “Stop the Drought! Start Retention!” State Water Holding – [...]
World Wetlands Day 2025
World Wetlands Day, celebrated annually on the 2nd of February, was established in 1997 by the Ramsar Convention Secretariat. This year’s theme is “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future.”
The Last Hydrological Year Marked by Drought
The hydrological year, covering the period from November 1st to October 31st of the following year, is used to analyze the full cycle of water circulation in nature. This division takes into account autumn and winter rainfall and snowfall, which [...]
Drought and Climate Change Worldwide – 2024 Summary.
We are all familiar with the images from Christmas cards of children making a snowman, throwing snowballs at each other or sledging on Christmas Eve morning. However, these drawings have long ceased to reflect reality. In recent years, snow at [...]
Mateusz Banasiuk becomes the ambassador of the “Stop the Drought! Start Retention!” campaign
As an ambassador of the campaign, Mateusz will support educational activities, promoting knowledge about water protection and retention in Poland.
“Stop the Drought! Start Retention!” Polish Waters update the Drought Effects Counteracting Plan
The update of the Drought Effects Counteracting Plan (uDECP) aims to update the assessment of areas at risk of drought, as well as to review the directions of action proposed in the DECP.
A contract has been signed to review and update the DECP
On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Mateusz Balcerowicz - Deputy President of the State Water Holding Polish Waters signed a contract to implement the project "Review and update of the Drought Effects Counteracting Plan" (uDECP).
June 17 – Desertification and Drought Day
This year, the theme for Desertification and Drought Day is “United for Land: Our Legacy. Our Future.” It draws attention to the future of land management – our most precious resource that provides stability and prosperity to billions of people [...]
World Wetlands Day – 2 February 2024
The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat, also known as the Ramsar Convention, was signed in Ramsar on February 2 1971. To date, 172 countries have become its members, designating 2,503 wetlands of of international importance.
