#U_Lakes Second stakeholders meeting at German Lake

On 7 November, the second stakeholders meeting was held to discuss the future development of German Lake as part of the UrbanLakes - Cross-border synergy for blue ecosystem preservation (U_Lakes) project, funded by the European Union through the Interreg NEXT Romania-Ukraine 2021–2027 programme.

The meeting brought together environmental experts, educators and citizens of Ivano-Frankivsk. The aim was to agree on approaches to the development and conservation of blue-green infrastructure around the lake - a space where nature, recreation and community come together in harmony.

During the discussion, participants raised important issues regarding the development of the area: walking and running paths, recreation areas and opportunities for sports. The need to introduce waste sorting, set up picnic areas and create a barrier-free space for all groups of visitors was also discussed.

Special attention was paid to environmental aspects: water quality, biodiversity conservation, water body purification, and ecosystem monitoring. Another important topic was the idea of creating an educational and nature-oriented space. Such solutions will help to combine recreation with learning about nature and will contribute to the formation of environmental awareness among city residents.

The meeting concluded with a summary of the results and the identification of key areas for further work: ensuring a balance between recreational and nature conservation functions, developing inclusive infrastructure, and educational work with visitors.

This publication has been produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the Executive Committee of the Ivano-Frankivsk City Council and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the European Union or the management structures of the Interreg VI-A NEXT 2021-2027 Romania-Ukraine Program. 

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