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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS OF SIAULIAI

Siauliai Municipality is solving environmental problems inherited after the collapse of the Soviet order. A large number of environmental programs `Water', `Waste', `Environmental Monitoring', `Bicycles', etc. were started to solve these problems.

The program "Water" is one of the most successful. As a result, modern water-flow and drinking water purifying equipment will be installed in the year 2000. After that the city's authorities will start searching for the finances to solve other urgent problems, like reconstruction and extension of the network of pipes.

Secondary school pupils partici-
pating in Environmental Education Project

The environmental education project that started three years ago is another important field of activity. The main objective of this project is the introduction of a new educational program with the special attention to the environment. A kindergarten, a primary and a secondary school situated in the same dwelling area of Siauliai are the main participants of the project. The children in these institutions will have a possibility to acquire useful environmental knowledge from the first steps utill graduation from the secondary school. Secondary schools of Siauliai City participate in various national and local projects.

It is also important that every inhabitant of the city cares about environmental problems. Siauliai Municipality is doing its best to improve the environmental climate of the city. People can inform the Municipal Environmental Monitoring Laboratory about the problems they face. During the traditional Environmental Days they can receive necessary information, test the quality of water and meet the people working in environmental protecting institutions. The public benefit leading to an increase of public awareness is obvious.

The participation in the international project "Towards an Urban Agenda in Europe" contributes significantly to the successful implementation of Local Agenda 21 and the creation of Sustainable City development program which are priority initiatives of Siauliai City Municipality facing the year 2000.

Further informtaion:

Mrs Leta Rinkeviciene
Environmental Protection Department
Phone:
+370 1 42 17 22
e-mail:
ekol_sk@siauliai.sav.lt

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