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Does modern land improvement support retention and counteract the effects of drought?

Czy nowoczesna melioracja wspiera retencję i przeciwdziała skutkom suszy Stop suszy Start retencji

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 the same time retaining water and irrigating areas in the event of drought.

Registration is now open for the “Stop Drought! Start Retention!” conference – join us in Kraków or online!

Konferencja Stop suszy! Start retencji!

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 Effects Mitigation Plan (aPPSS).

Save the date – on May 27, we’re hosting the second Stop Drought! Start Retention! conference!

Konferencja 27 maja 2025_Stop suszy Start retencji

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 its impacts.

Holidays Without Waste – How to Save Water During Easter Preparations?

Święta bez marnotrawstwa – jak oszczędzać wodę podczas wielkanocnych przygotowań?

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?

World Water Day and drought

Stop suszy Start retencji 22 marca Światowy dzień wody

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 foundation of agriculture, industry, and the economy.

The warmest start to the year on record – is this a sign of drought?

Obecna sytuacja hydrologiczna i hydrogeologiczna w Polsce - Stop suszy Start retencji aktualność

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?

How to recognize the threat - four phases of drought

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 does not always look the same – we can distinguish four main types, which often occur one after another.

World Wetlands Day 2025

Stop drought Start retention World Wetlands Day 2025 Spring in the wetlands of Mazury

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 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 are stored in the environment, as well as spring thaw, which determines river flows, groundwater levels, and the retention capacity of land areas.

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