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Both in Poland and around the world, we are increasingly grappling with the problem of a lack of or significantly reduced rainfall. Periods without rain often stretch on for weeks, exacerbating the drought. Until recently, we faced this problem primarily in summer, but in recent years, drought and a lack of rainfall have been making their presence felt as early as in the first weeks of spring. This situation increases the risk of drought, causing the baseline situation at the beginning of the year to worsen year after year. This means that in subsequent years, the problem of low water levels appears earlier and affects an increasingly larger area, and even a single episode of a snowier winter cannot improve the situation (see: https://stopsuszy.pl/roztopy-w-miastach-woda-ze-sniegu/).
Tag Archives: retention
May
On June 17, we invite you to the third Stop Drought! Start Retention! conference, which will take place in Gdańsk. During the event organized by the Polish Waters National Water Holding, we will focus on the practical dimension of drought mitigation. In particular, we will discuss the MEASURES proposed in the draft update of the Drought Effects Mitigation Plan (aPPSS).
Jun
Polish Waters is preparing the first update of the Drought Effects Counteracting Plan (uDECP). Along with the subsequent stages of this project, the phases of the information and promotion campaign are changing, marked with colors: red (informing about the threat) and yellow (preparing the best solutions). The educational conference in Cracow is behind us, with which we have just entered the yellow stage. We debated on May 27th of this year.
May
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.
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Registration is now open for the “Stop Drought! Start Retention!” conference – join us in Kraków or online!
May
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).
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Save the date – on May 27, we’re hosting the second Stop Drought! Start Retention! conference!
May
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.
Apr
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?
Mar
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.
Mar
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.
Feb
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.
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