INTERLAYER Workshop

GeoEcoMar hosted the first workshop dedicated to the INTERLAYER Project and the Romanian Living Lab in the picturesque town of Cetate, located in Dolj County, Romania, on November 18, 2024. This initiative is part of the broader Water4All – Partnership, with the goal of advancing sustainable water resource management.

The workshop brought together an impressive range of stakeholders, including representatives from the local administrations of Salcia, Cetate and Maglavit, as well as officials from the Jiu River Bazinal Administration, the Jiu Corridor Directorate (under the Dolj County Council) and the Romanian Water Administration. The discussions were moderated by Albert Scrieciu, Senior Scientist at the Romanian National Institute of Marine Geology and Geology (GeoEcoMar), who is also the Romanian Key Activities Manager for the INTERLAYER project.

The workshop explored several key themes centered on innovative approaches to water management:

1. Nature-Based Solutions (NBS):
   Participants explored the implementation of NBS to support the emerging concept of “slow hydrology.” This approach emphasizes natural water flow moderation, aiming to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events and support ecosystem health.
2. Monitoring Wetland Areas:
   A significant focus was placed on monitoring strategies for the wetland region in Salcia-Maglavit, designated as the Romanian Living Lab for the project. Ideas were shared on effective ways to measure the ecological and hydrological benefits of this area.

The event sparked a dynamic exchange between participants, who brought together complementary experiences and lessons learned from other case studies, further expanding the collective understanding of sustainable water management practices.