The institute comprises five departments: four carry out research and development, the institute’s main activity, while the Department of General Services provides support activity.
Research and development activities
Research and development activities
Research and development activities · IWRS Laboratory
Research and development activities
Support activities
A standing advisory body to the Director that connects the work of the research and development departments.
Water management and protection against floods and torrents.
Collection and treatment, drinking-water quality.
Expert support for the sustainable use of water resources.
Water management plans (NUV), flood-risk management plans (NZPO) and the marine environment (NUMO).
IzVRS on a radio programme about ‘Why is the sea blue?’ On Tuesday’s quiz on Radio Prvi, Dr Sašo Šantl from the Hydrology and Hydraulics Sector and Dr Tine Bizjak from the Water Quality Sector, Water Supply, Drainage and Wastewater Treatment, casually explored explanations for the colour of water. From the blue oceans, the emerald Soča, to clear mountain streams…
IzVRS is participating as a partner in the new European STRIVER project – Strengthening the resilience of transboundary river basins to climate change, with a focus on extreme hydrological events, which is being implemented under the INTERREG Slovenia–Croatia programme.
The project launch agreement was signed on 2 March this year, and the partners met in person for the first time at the project’s kick-off meeting, which took place on Friday 6 March in Novo Mesto.
IzVRS is participating as a partner in the new European STRIVER project – Strengthening the resilience of transboundary river basins to climate change, with a focus on extreme hydrological events, which is being implemented under the INTERREG Slovenia–Croatia programme.
The project launch agreement was signed on 2 March this year, and the partners met in person for the first time at the project’s kick-off meeting, which took place on Friday 6 March in Novo Mesto.
General information about the project Full project title: Hydromorphological assessment and management at basin scale for the Conservation of Alpine Rivers and related Ecosystem Services
An international consortium supporting the European Environment Agency The European Topic Centre on Inland, Coastal and Marine Waters (ETC/ICM) is an international consortium whose purpose
As part of the LIFE project, we used innovative approaches to draw public attention to the loss of biodiversity in inland water ecosystems. IzVRS played
Hydromorphological characteristics of watercourses in Slovenia (Bloščica, Kokra, Radovna) In recent decades, greater attention has been paid to changes in hydromorphological characteristics in the management
A hydrological study of high water events was carried out for the Bolsk River catchment area, determining the ‘actual’ maximum discharges and high-water waves with
The mission of the Institute for Water of the Republic of Slovenia (IWRS) is to provide independent, high-level professional support to the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning, in particular its Water Directorate, and, where appropriate, to other national public authorities involved in water management.
IWRS carries out professional, development, and analytical activities based on the applicable legal framework, primarily the Water Act, the Drinking Water Supply and Urban Wastewater Collection and Treatment Act, and other legislation governing the protection, use, and management of water resources.
The Institute prepares expert technical bases for legislation, strategic documents, technical guidelines, and implementation plans. It contributes to the implementation and monitoring of river basin management plans and reporting to the European Union, develops innovative approaches to addressing water-related challenges, and promotes the efficient use and protection of water resources.
In addition, IWRS strengthens research and innovation in the field of water management, participates in national and international projects, and contributes to raising public awareness and knowledge about the importance of sustainable water management.
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