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Za živé rieky a čistú vodu

Zvolen, Slovakia

Environment & ClimateNature & Wildlife conservationWater & Sanitation
Network or umbrellaFounded 2015National reach
Profile last updated: October 17, 2026

About

Founded in 2015, Za živé rieky a čistú vodu is a non-profit network based in Zvolen, Slovakia working on environment & climate, nature & wildlife conservation, water & sanitation.

Za živé rieky a čistú vodu is an informal citizen initiative in Slovakia that campaigns for the protection and restoration of rivers and water quality. It brings together river users, anglers, scientists, local authorities, NGOs and residents. The initiative works on public advocacy, such as commenting on draft laws and water management plans and engaging in decisions on projects with a negative impact on water bodies. It also runs awareness events, river trips, clean-up actions and volunteer monitoring, and supports local initiatives. Its work is financed through voluntary contributions and donations, and it has no legal personality of its own.

Location

Zvolen, Slovakia

Founded

2015

Organisation type

Network or umbrella

Focus areas

river protectionwater policyHron riverdam removalcitizen initiativewater framework directive

Languages

SK

Causes & programmes

Causes

Environment & ClimateNature & Wildlife conservationWater & Sanitation

Works for

Communities

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningAwareness & educationCommunity programmes

Programmes

Putovanie dolu Hronom 2025

Nature & Wildlife conservation · Slovakia

A multi-day river journey along the Hron from its source to its mouth, promoting restoration of the river and public awareness of free-flowing rivers.

Dam Removal Day 2025

Nature & Wildlife conservation · Slovakia

Slovak participation in an international day highlighting the value of free-flowing rivers and the removal of unnecessary dams, with events organised with WWF Slovakia and local partners.

AMBER barrier tracker

Nature & Wildlife conservation · Slovakia

A mobile app that lets volunteers record impassable barriers on rivers; the data is processed by WWF Slovakia to inform water improvement measures.

Monitorovacia skupina Slatina

Water & Sanitation · Slovakia

A volunteer monitoring group set up to track river conditions on the Slatina river after fish die-offs.

Countries of operation

Slovakia

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donations

Ways to support

DonateVolunteer

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

WWF Slovensko, Združenie Slatinka, OZ Hereditas, Komunitná nadácia Zdravé mesto, LIFE Living Rivers

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