Danube Day in Romania
Keep the Danube Blue this summer in Romania!
In June, many activities took place in Romania with the support of Water Basin Administrations and local authorities to celebrate Danube Day 2024!
The Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forests, National Administration “Romanian Waters,” and all 11 Water Basin Administrations have published press releases in the local and national media to promote the Danube's importance and draw attention to actions to maintain clean waters.
Somes Tisa Water Basin Administration:
Different activities were organized to celebrate Danube Day. The Basin Committee met, during which documents related to Danube Day were presented. Children from the Onisifor Ghibu High School Cluj participated in a drawing contest with the theme “Keep the Danube Blue.” Children from the Dumitru Tăuțan High School Florești, Cluj, carried out activities to raise awareness of the importance of protecting and keeping waters clean.
Banat Water Basin Administration:
Children from Kindergarten No. 33 Timișoara celebrated Danube Day by drawing the Danube, while those from Primary School No. 2 had an outdoor educational activity by the Bega Chanel. The City Hall, County Council, and House of Culture of Moldova Noua organized traditional activities. Additionally, there was a boat ride on the Danube and an exhibition of Alice Dobre's paintings by the County Directorate for Culture Caraș Severin, County Library Paul Iorgovici, and the German Democratic Forum.
Crișuri Water Basin Administration:
The organization conducted workshops with the Greek Catholic High School "Iuliu Maniu," focusing on interactive geography lessons, educational activities for young ecologists, and presentations about the Crișuri-Tisza-Danube basin. Additionally, Crișuri Water Basin Administration employees participated in sports competitions at the Dinamo sports base in Oradea City to celebrate Danube Day.
Argeș-Vedea Water Basin Administration:
The Basin Committee met in Giurgiu City to discuss water resource studies, pollution impact, and ecological activities. High school students from "Alexandru Odobescu" National College learned about water content through physicochemical analyses.
Buzău-Ialomița Water Basin Administration:
A basin committee meeting celebrated the 20th anniversary of Danube Day and the 30th anniversary of the Danube River Protection Convention. The "Carol I" Museum of Braila organized an educational nature conservation workshop called "LAND ART" for Chiscani Secondary School students. The County Centrum for Conservation and Promotion of Traditional Culture Brăila also organized a national painting contest for children. The Călărași City Hall and the Călărași County Council held various events for Danube Day, including workshops and competitions. The House for Culture of Fetesti City and Cultural Club Association, Lumina, organized Olguta Ionescu's painting exhibition.
Dobrogea Litoral Water Basin Administration:
Activities were organized to raise awareness of the importance of the Danube River in the "Adrian Ghencea" Primary School Săcele and in the "Gheorghe Lazăr" Primary School Corbu, but also in other educational units from Mangalia, Eforie, Agigea and Constanta (Technological High School ”Ion Bănescu,” Diada Post-Secondary School, Primary School no. 1, Mangalia; Carmen Sylva High School, Eforie; Agigea Primary School; Pedagogical High School, Constanța.)
Biosphere Reservation Danube Delta:
ABRDD organized June Danube Day celebration events in Tulcea, Chilia City, and Constanța County. The activities, which were organized in collaboration with local schools and organizations, included informational sessions, ecological education, and cultural events.
Olt Water Basin Administration:
On Danube Day, various activities were organized to celebrate with the participation of Islaz Elementary School students. They were taught about the importance of the Danube River and took part in fun games and a cruise on the river.
Jiu Water Basin Administration:
During the Jiu-Danube Basin Committee meeting, the activities and results of the projects for the conservation of biodiversity in the Lower Danube Basin were debated. Between 17 and 29 June, a series of actions to keep the Danube River clean were organized, including creative workshops, greening actions, a painting vernissage, and a parade of ecological costumes on Cetate Beach.
Lastly, the Prut-Bârlad Water Basin Administration and the Galați Water Management System raised awareness about the Danube River with students from five Galați schools. The students participated in activities focused on the Danube's importance and the protection of water resources, including an open lesson on water pollution with water sample analysis.
All participants received promotional materials, ICPDR bags, medals, and certificates during the mentioned activities.
For more information please visit:
Country Coordinators
Anca Finantu at anca.finantu@mmediu.ro and Elvira Marchidan at elvira.elvira.marchidan@rowater.ro
