Dialogue + Cleanup at the Landwehrkanal 

Wednesday, 12 Juli 2023

Berlin-Kreuzberg

Meeting point: 17:00 Uhr at Urbanhafen on the field in front of the boat restaurant "Van Loon" 

Duration: 17:00 - 21:00

On Wednesday, 12 July, we will join you in cleaning the Landwehrkanal of plastic and other rubbish. We will start at 5 pm.

The Landwehrkanal is an important recreational area for the people of Berlin. Unfortunately, a high number of visitors also means pollution of all kinds. From disposable plastic packaging to bottles and cigarette butts, the water and wildlife of the Landwehrkanal are severely affected by litter and plastic pollution.

In order to raise awareness among users and give the canal back its charm, the Clean River Project e.V. and the GRÜNE LIGA Berlin e.V. in cooperation with the Wassernetz Berlin invite you to a kayak cleanup and discussion.

We will provide rubbish collection equipment and at least 20 boat places. If you are not able to participate at short notice, please contact us so that the space can be reallocated. If you have your own boat or SUP, you can of course simply bring it along. All those who prefer solid ground under their feet are welcome to join in on land.

A former researcher from the IGB Berlin, Christine Beusch, will be present to discuss the risks of nicotine pollution for water bodies and organisms in more detail.

Please register here to reserve a boat place.

If you have any questions, please contact Michael Bender This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Franziska Braunschädel This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

WATER PROTECTION

WATER FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE (WRRL)

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02000L0060-20141120&from=DE

WATER RESOURCES ACT (WHG)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/whg_2009/

SURFACE WATER (OGewV)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/ogewv_2016/

WASTE WATER REGULATION (ABwV)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/abwv/

WASTEWATER DISCHARGE LAW (AbwAG)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/abwag/

Law on the Environmental Compatibility of Detergents and Cleaning Agents (WRMG)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/wrmg/WRMG.pdf

Ordinance on Installations for Handling Substances Hazardous to Water (AwSV)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/awsv/

MASTERPLAN WATER BERLIN

https://www.berlin.de/sen/uvk/umwelt/wasser-und-geologie/masterplan-wasser/

NATURE CONSERVATION GUIDELINES

FEDERAL NATURE PROTECTION LAW (BNatSchG)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bnatschg_2009/

The GRÜNE LIGA Federal Contact Point Water has been a member of the EEB's Water Working Group for over 20 years and is a founding member of both the Water Working Group of the Forum Environment and Development and the "Living Lakes Germany" network.

Michael Bender represents the GRÜNE LIGA as an observer at the International Commission for the Protection of the Elbe (IKSE).

In 2021, the cooperation between the GRÜNE LIGA and the Living Rivers Foundation was intensified and a joint office was established at the federal association.

Together with the GRÜNE LIGA Berlin, we were active in the Aktionsnetz Kleingewässer Berlin, in 2022.

Since January 2023, the GRÜNE LIGA Berlin e.V. is partner in the pilot project Wassernetz Berlin. We will organise 24 dialogues at water over 3 years (around 8 per year) to raise awareness of the public on the issues faced by water bodies and offer training in their management (biodiversity, physical and chemical status, etc.), as well as helping our partners in the project to prepare for the enhancement and restoration measures that will be implemented in the framework of this pilot project. You can find the schedule of dialogs on our events page.

On the European level, the GRÜNE LIGA e.V. is also member of the European Water Movement. The EWM aims at reinforcing the recognition of water as a commons and as a fundamental universal right.

On a global level, the GRÜNE LIGA e.V. is also involved in the People's Water Forum, a coordinating space for Water Justice Movements around the world.

Dialogue in the framework of the Umweltfestival
Sunday, 4 June 2023
At the Brandenburger Tor - Platz des 18. März and Straße des 17. Juni
GRÜNE LIGA Berlin e.V. Stand No. 151 // 11 am - 7 pm

At the 28th Umweltfestival at the Brandenburger Tor, the stand of GRÜNE LIGA Berlin e.V. will offer a diverse programme and present the projects of the association. The GRÜNE LIGA Berlin e.V. is a proud partner of Wassernetz Berlin and is pleased to invite you to a dialogue event as part of the Umweltfestival.

Dialogue at the Packereigraben, Berlin-Reinickendorf

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Meeting point: 11 am S-Bf. Waidmannslust | Duration: 11 am - 2 pm

At the 2nd dialogue at the Packereigraben we will continue our chemical-physical measurements and look for small aquatic animals again. As at the last dialogue in April, the chemical-physical analysis will cover pH, dissolved oxygen, total phosphorus concentration, ammonium, nitrate and nitrite, water hardness and copper value.

Comparing our observations between April and June will give us an idea of how conditions have developed. Observing small animals under the binocular will allow us to identify developments in specific animal populations. Together with you, we would like to discuss further steps for the ecological improvement of the watercourse based on the observations. In addition, we will reintroduce gravel into the watercourse.