Collaborating for Sustainable Sediment Management: Insights from the Slovenian Pilot Site Stakeholder Workshop

On December 2nd, the Institute for Water of the Republic of Slovenia organized a highly engaging stakeholder workshop at the Slovenian pilot site. The event, hosted by Hidroelektrarne na Spodnji Savi, which manages the chain of Lower Sava hydropower plants, brought together diverse stakeholders from sectors such as water management, environment, hydro energy, nature conservation, fisheries, and NGOs.

The workshop featured a field visit to the pilot site, where participants were introduced to the sediment-related challenges already faced by the operators and those anticipated in the future. This on-site perspective provided valuable context for the discussions that followed.
In the second session, after a detailed project presentation, stakeholders actively contributed by proposing measures they deemed effective for addressing sediment management. A key takeaway from the workshop was the shared understanding that sediment management must be approached at the river basin level to ensure long-term sustainability and effectiveness.

Looking ahead to 2025, this crucial message will guide our efforts as we validate and refine sediment management measures at the Slovenian pilot site. Together, with the insights and collaboration of our stakeholders, we aim to implement strategies that balance ecological, social, and economic needs.