Slovenian Water Agency
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June 2026 was marked by the intensive implementation of projects by the Slovenian Water Agency in the areas of flood risk reduction, water infrastructure rehabilitation, the digitalisation of water management, and nature conservation. Particular emphasis was placed on post-flood recovery, the implementation of flood protection measures, the removal of invasive species, and cooperation with local communities. The month also marked the beginning of the term of Acting Director Roman Kramer, who assumed the leadership of the Agency.
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In May, the Slovenian Water Agency continued major flood protection and rehabilitation activities across the country. Key developments included ongoing investments in the Middle Sava region, flood safety and coastal protection works along the sv. Jernej kanal in Sečovlje, and the presentation of the Tunjščica dry retention basin project in Komenda. An agreement was signed with the Municipality of Ljubno to continue post-flood recovery efforts, while significant flood protection projects on the Mura River neared completion. The month also featured the international LIFE2RIVERS congress in Ljubljana, which highlighted river restoration, climate adaptation, and nature-based solutions for water management.
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In April Slovenian Water Agency attended meeting of the Permanent Slovenian-Croatian Commission for Water Management in Zagreb, marked the World Earth Day and highlighted the importance of water as a fundamental natural resource affecting health, safety and quality of life, participated in the consultation “Municipal Spatial Plans – (Lost) Opportunities and Risks for the Development of Local Communities and Slovenia,” and presented measures, implemented in operation Reducing flood risk in the Savinja River Basin – Phase 1, that are currently underway.
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Monthly Highlights: March 2026
March was marked by the observance of World Water Day, which highlighted key challenges in water management. During the month, the ceremonial inauguration of completed flood protection measures on the Gradaščica River took place, along with the presentation of upcoming measures on the Gradaščica and the completion of water management works on the Mura River.
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Monthly Highlights: February 2026
February was marked by field visits of works carried out on watercourses, the completion of works of a major flood protection project and ongoing digitalization efforts to improve the accessibility of data on watercourse works for the public.
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Monthly Highlights: January 2026
January 2026 was marked by a range of activities reflecting ongoing efforts in environmental management, sustainable development and broader public initiatives — and we will continue to share these monthly highlights to keep the public regularly informed about our key work and progress.