Field trip to the BaltCOP Penijõe project site
24.09.2026
17:15 - 20:00Penijõe manor
MAFF field trip to the BaltCOP Penijõe project site.
Reserved for invited guests.
BaltCOP – Baltic Catchment Officer Project
The Baltic Sea is in poor condition due to an excessive influx of nutrients. Nutrient overload—or eutrophication—causes a deterioration in ecological health. We can see this firsthand in the rampant algal blooms in our waters. Hidden from view, however, are the expanding "dead zones" on the seabed, where conditions no longer support marine life.
The sea begins on land—specifically in the Baltic Sea catchment area (simply put, the region that drains into the sea). Rivers channelled into overly straight ditches and the loss of wetlands exacerbate eutrophication; without natural filtration, water—laden with excess nutrients—reaches the sea too quickly.
To address this issue, ELF is collaborating with partners from Sweden and Latvia on the "BaltCOP" (Baltic Catchment Officer Project) initiative, which aims to restore the natural condition of the Kasari floodplain, Oidrema, and Penijõe areas.
Over the course of three years, various methods will be piloted to slow the flow of nutrients into the Baltic Sea—the wrong destination for them. This work involves cooperation with scientists, local landowners and land users, and other interested parties. The project also involves a broader analysis of the catchment area's needs and the development of proposals to improve the natural state of both the catchment area and the Baltic Sea. Throughout the process, experts from Sweden, Estonia, and Latvia will collaborate and share best practices.
Read more: https://centralbaltic.eu/project/baltcop/
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