Cofunded by the European Union

RI Acronym : 
ALIAKMON
Institution/Coordinating Institution : 
Hellenic Agricultural Organisation-Soil and Water Resouces Institute
Country : 
Greece
Current Status : 
Active
Location : 
Along the lower stretch of River Aliakmonas: Station #1 at Nisseli bridge, station #2 ca 2km downstream of the Athens-Thessaloniki motorway bridge
RI Type : 
Single Site RI (Geographically localised central facility)
Level of Access : 
National
Cost of Access : 
Other
(Free on demand)
Keywords : 
Hydrology - River - River Stage - Flow Velocity - Water Quality
Water4All Keywords : 
Ecohydrology - Hydro-climatic extreme events adaptation - Resource management
Domains and thematic area : 
Water Value and Usage - Sustainable Water Management
Services provided : 
Access monitoring sites - Access data and metadata - Knowledge transfer
Equipment : 
Observation networks and tools - Other
(on line monitoring)
Links with other RIs : 
Part of the national monitoring grid. To be incorporated in the under development river stage/flow monitoring stations in the framework of the national monitoring grid in support of the Water Framework Directive

Two monitoring stations operating at the downstream most part of the river.
Station #1 dedicated to hydrologic parameters' monitoring using a comprehensive suite of instruments, employing different methodologies: SL-ADCP, doppler radar, mechanical current meters, floating ADP devices, pressure transducer. A rain gauging station is also installed.
Station #2 dedicated to on line monitoring of water quality parameters: pH, EC, optical DO, turbidity, temperature, based on dedicated sensors. DOC, BTEX, NO3 specrophotometric. All parameters on-line. A multiple samples autosampler is also installed
Instrumentation is the property of the Ministry for the Environment and Energy which has authorised the Soil and Water Resources Institute of the Hellenic Agricultural Organisation to operate the stations in the framework of the national monitoring grid.

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The Water4All Partnership - Water Security for the Planet - is a funding programme for scientific research in freshwater. It aims to tackle water challenges to face climate change, help to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and boost the EU’s competitiveness and growth.

It is co-funded by the European Union within the frame of the Horizon Europe programme (a key funding programme for research and innovation). The Partnership duration is for seven years from 2022.

The Water4All objective is to enable water security at a large scale and in the long term. Its goal is also to tackle water issues in a holistic frame. 

All forms of life on earth need water. All human activities operate with this resource. Water is part of our everyday life. It is also integrated within urban and countryside landscapes. It is one of the most valuable elements we share with plants and animals.

These simple facts must be kept in mind to understand the Water4All ambition.

This resource is weakened in many places due to climate changes, and human habits. We know that we can improve the way we use water. Everyone has a role to play and especially the scientific research community.

Scientific research is the heart of the Partnership as It is a powerful tool to improve knowledge on preserving, restoring, and managing this essential resource. 

International cooperation is also needed as water has no borders on Earth and runs from one country to another.

Water4All brings together a broad and cohesive group of 90 partners from 33 countries in the European Union and beyond. This consortium gathers partners from the whole water Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) chain.