Action for a vivid forest of the Kleisova lagoon
The project “Action for a vivid forest of the Kleisova lagoon” focused on the revitalization of the small forest of the Kleisova lagoon, named “Alsyllio Kleisovas” in Greek, which, although is located near the city and is a place of rare beauty and environmental value, has remained forgotten and abandoned for years. Through the participation, cooperation and engagement of citizens and entities, the value of “Alsyllio Kleisovas” was highlighted as a route where people can come into direct contact with the natural environment of the internationally important wetland of the Messolonghi-Aitoliko lagoon.
The activities of the project included (a) the creation of a “multi-modal” “awareness” bicycle, (b) the creation of the “Route of Kleisova” map, which has been shared to at least 2,500 people until today, (c) the implementation of a bike ride in the Alsyllio, (d) the creation of questionnaires for citizens regarding the interventions envisioned by themselves for the revitalization of the Alsyllio and (e) the voluntary cleaning of 4 km in the lagoon with the participation of volunteers of all ages. The awareness campaign aimed to highlight citizen participation as the key ingredient that can bring change to a place.
The project was a motivation for discussion in the local community on issues related to the cause of the lagoon’s degradation, for the creation of new ideas on ways to solve environmental problems, but also for action that will bring positive change to the city and its important ecosystem.
