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Is Baltic loud?
14 December 2021
Noise is not only a land problem generated by various forms of transport and construction activities. Underwater noise is a significant pressure for many marine organisms, especially porpoises and fish.
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How Start-ups can help the Baltic Sea?
29 November 2021
Speaking of the Baltic Sea, we see a low salt, relatively shallow and practically inland sea in the heart of Europe, the condition of which is influenced by the inhabitants of the countries included in its catchment area, as well as the specific hydrographic characteristics and climate changes.
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Protect the sea! Interministerial arrangements are another step towards adopting the update of the marine water protection program
24 November 2021
Completion of the three-month process of public consultations is the first stage on the way to adopting an update of the marine water protection program in the form of a regulation of the Council of Ministers.
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"Protect the sea!" in the polish radio
12 November 2021
In the broadcast of Polish Radio - Sygnały Dnia, Przemysław Gruszecki, director of the Department of Water Environment Management in Polish Waters, and Joanna Sasal, deputy director, talked about the program "Protect the Sea". We cordially invite you to listen!
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Conference in Szczecin for the final of consultations on the Baltic Sea Protection program
05 October 2021
The nationwide conference "Protect the Sea" organized on October 5 in Szczecin ends the 3-month public consultation on the update of the Sea Waters Protection Program (aPOWM).
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The third 'Protect the Sea' conference will take place on October 5th in Szczecin!
21 September 2021
The Ministry of Infrastructure and the State Water Holding Polish Waters cordially invite you to the third and last conference as part of public consultations on the draft program for the protection of sea waters (aPOWM).
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A ton of rubbish was collected during the 3rd Eco Rafting on the Słupia River! The employees of Polish Waters joined the action
20 September 2021
The cleaning of the Słupia river was organized on the 8-kilometer stretch of the river. The waste was collected from the bottom and banks of the river. There were 3 routes to choose from: hiking, kayaking and underwater.
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"Protect the Sea!" at the 8th International Maritime Congress
16 September 2021
The 8th International Maritime Congress was a place of expert debate on water transport, innovative technologies, ecology and protection of marine ecosystems.
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Dozens of bags of waste were collected by the participants of cleaning the Vistula Spit. Let us act together for the sake of water and the Baltic Sea!
10 September 2021
On September 4, on the beach near Mikoszewo, a cleaning action took place on the Vistula Spit. It was attended by employees of Polish Waters. On the banks of the Vistula Lagoon and the estuary section of the Vistula, several dozen bags of waste left by sunbathers and thrown by the water on the shore...
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Consultations on updating the marine water protection program at the halfway point
03 September 2021
On August 31 in Gdynia, the second conference was held as part of the update of the marine water protection program (aPOWM). Preventing degradation of the marine environment, limiting pollution and restoring ecosystems are part of the activities for the Baltic Sea, indicated in the consulted document.
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The competition "Protect the sea. Don't litter ”extended until October 4!
25 August 2021
The pollution of the coast and the waters of the Baltic Sea is becoming a growing problem. To give more people a chance, the competition for entrepreneurs has been extended until October 4, 2021!
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Registration for the conference is in progress
12 August 2021
The Ministry of Infrastructure and the State Water Holding Polish Waters cordially invite you to the second conference on the protection of sea waters.
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The first month of public consultations on aPOWM is behind us
05 August 2021
A month has passed since the commencement of public consultations on the draft update of the Sea Waters Protection Program (aPOWM).
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To what extent will climate change affect the condition of the Baltic Sea?
02 August 2021
The Baltic Sea, compared to other seas and oceans, is a relatively shallow, almost inland water body in the heart of Europe, the geographic location, history and prospects of climate change make it a very specific sea.
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Ghost nets - deadly traps in the Baltic Sea
23 July 2021
The sea water protection program, updated by Polish Waters, is aimed at ensuring the good condition of the marine environment. Broken by storms and abandoned fishing nets are deadly traps for the inhabitants of the Baltic Sea.
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Stop the degradation of the Baltic Sea. Let's protect our sea together!
09 July 2021
On July 9 in Gdańsk, during the "Protect the Sea" conference, public consultations on the marine water protection program (aPOWM), organized by the Ministry of Infrastructure and PGW Polish Waters, began.
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Let's protect the Baltic Sea together! Public consultations on aPOWM have started
05 July 2021
1233 / 5000 Wyniki tłumaczenia On July 5, a 3-month public consultation on the update of the draft marine water protection program (aPOWM) began.
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The eternal problem of the Baltic Sea - cyanobacteria, nutrients and water eutrophication
02 July 2021
Preventing degradation of the marine environment, restoring ecosystems, reducing pollution of the Baltic waters; these are some of the activities indicated in the program for the protection of marine waters, developed and updated by Polish Waters.
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"The Baltic Sea is a very specific sea" - interview with Przemysław Gruszecki, director of the Environmental Management Department
16 June 2021
Preventing degradation of the marine environment, restoring ecosystems, reducing pollution of the Baltic waters; these are some of the activities indicated in the program for the protection of marine waters, developed and updated by Polish Waters.
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Contest "Protect the sea. Don't litter!"
07 June 2021
As part of the "Protect the Sea" project, we have prepared a special contest for entrepreneurs!
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Save the Sea! We act for the biodiversity of the Baltic Sea
24 May 2021
Ensuring good condition of the Baltic Sea waters is the goal of the Sea Waters Protection Program - POWM, updated by PGW Woda Polskie. Biodiversity is one of the features that testify to the state of our sea. On the Biological Diversity Day, we would like to remind you that by protecting the Baltic Sea,...
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Let's stop the journey of garbage from the rivers to the Baltic Sea - join the action Water is not a garbage can!
10 May 2021
Rivers are an integral part of the Baltic Sea - as many as 97% of rivers end their course in the north of Poland, in the Baltic basin. By keeping them clean, you have a direct impact on the improvement of the condition of our sea waters. Water is not a garbage can; by protecting the rivers you say Save...
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Protect the sea! Gray seal - the endangered pearl of the Baltic Sea
22 April 2021
The Baltic Sea is one of the shallowest and most polluted seas in the world. To protect the Baltic Sea, we improve the living conditions of flora and fauna, including native species of seals. Check what you can do for the sea to make the seals better and protect the sea!
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Save the Sea! A package of strategic actions for the Baltic Sea is being developed
23 March 2021
Preventing degradation of the marine environment, reducing pollution and restoring ecosystems are part of the activities indicated in the update of the Sea Waters Protection Program (aPOWM), developed by Polish Waters.
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Start of the 2nd stage of aPOWM
15 January 2021
Preventing degradation of the marine environment, eliminating pollution and restoring ecosystems - proposals for specific actions in these areas will be the result of the second, key stage of updating the Sea Water Protection Program (aPOWM). It will be accompanied by an environmental impact assessment...
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