Good Practice - Project
The Oriniemenjoki River catchment area water protection project
River management plan helps Finnish farmers improve aquatic ecosystems
General information
RDP Priority
- P6. Social inclusion and local development
RDP Focus Area
- 6B: Local development
RDP Measure
- M07: Basic services & village renewal
Summary
A strategic management plan for the Oriniemenjoki River territory in south-western Finland has been prepared with direct involvement of key stakeholders such as farmers and local authorities. Its proposals have identified rehabilitation actions that farmers can undertake voluntarily using CAP funding to improve water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and related green infrastructure.
Results
A strategic territorial planning document establishing a coordinated package of water quality rehabilitation proposals for the Oriniemenjoki River area.
Improved awareness and motivation for agri-environment actions in the river catchment area.
Increased recreational and educational opportunities.
Identification of 12 sites for rehabilitation works such as small dam constructions and settling basins to help decrease erosion and nutrient leaching.
Promoter
The Water Protection Association of the River Kokemäenjoki
Funding
Total budget 20 703 (EUR)
EAFRD 7 826 (EUR)
National/Regional 10 807 (EUR)
Private 2 070 (EUR)
Keywords
Resources
Documents
gp_fi_water_managment_oriniemenjoki_2022_q1_017_web.pdf
(PDF – 296.98 KB)
Links
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