Short description of the action
Water Protection Association of the River Vantaa and Helsinki Region monitors the water quality, biota and the operation of waste water treatment plants in the catchment area of the River Vantaa.
Our research and development projects focus on:
- the prevention of agricultural loading in fields and on farms
- urban storm waters and accidental spills
- efficient treatment of waste water
- the effects of water body restoration projects
We also offer children and youth environmental information and guidance on discovering treasures in the nearby water bodies.
- Name of organisation
- Water Protection Association of the River Vantaa and Helsinki Region
- Type of organisation
- Non-governmental organisation
- Type of action proposed
- Citizen engagement, citizens-science, youth-led initiatives, communities of practice, ocean and water literacy, outreach, awareness raising and participatory approaches
- The action contributes to the following objective or enabler
- Protect and restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversityPrevent and eliminate pollution of our ocean, seas and watersPublic mobilisation and engagement
- List of Partners
We work together with universities, research institutes, water treatment plants, municipalities, environmental
authorities and local stakeholders.
- Start date of the action
- End date of the action
- Budget allocated for the action
- 1000000
- Basin coverage
- Baltic/North Sea
- Website link
- vhvsy@vantaanjoki.fi
- Country
- Finland