Study excursion at the Jiu River: Connecting scientific assessments with stakeholder perspectives

We are pleased to share the outcomes of a stakeholder and decision-maker study excursion organized within the DanubeSediment_Q2 Project, supporting the development and implementation of the Integrated Sediment Management Plan (ISMP) for the Danube River Basin.

This field visit was organised by Romanian partners National Administration „Romanian Waters” and National Institute for Hydrology and Water Management, with the support of local branch Jiu Water Basin Administration, and brought together representatives of public authorities, water management institutions, environmental organizations, and experts to explore practical sediment management solutions and discuss their role in addressing erosion, sediment transport, and river morphology challenges in the Romanian pilot areas of Bechet-Corabia and Galați-Isaccea.

Participants visited a site on the Jiu River, a tributary of Danube, where hydraulic engineering structures (groynes) have successfully reduced riverbank erosion and contributed to sediment redistribution. The excursion provided a valuable opportunity to connect scientific assessments, numerical modelling results, and pilot-tested measures with real-world implementation and stakeholder perspectives.

By fostering dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration, the event contributed to strengthening awareness of sediment management challenges and building consensus around sustainable solutions for the Romanian sector of the Danube and the wider Danube River Basin.