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Sustainable Water Management in the Former Lake Xyniada Area
Sector: Water Resources
Implementation Area: Lake Xyniada, Fthiotida, Region of Central Greece
Duration: 2022-2024
Budget: € 34,720.00
Funding Source: LIFE IP AdaptInGR (LIFE17 IPC/GR/000006): Boosting the implementation of adaptation policy across Greece
Type of Practice: Built-Natural
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This action includes a preliminary study for implementing Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for sustainable water management, drought risk reduction, and aquifer replenishment in the area where the now-drained lake Xyniada was.

The technical works include dredging, cleaning, and widening of the drainage streambeds in the area to improve water retention and infiltration.

 

Problem Addressed: Sustainable water management to mitigate drought risks and enhance aquifer replenishing in the former Lake Xyniada area.
Contact Details: Nikos Charizopoulos, Head of Regional Policy Planning Department, Directorate of Development Programming - Email: n.xarizopoulos@pste.gov.gr