Reduction of substances containing nitrates volume to the basin of the transboundary river Kara-Darya by demonstration of the effectiveness of alternative biological fertilizers and increase the local population’s awareness. (KYR/SGP/OP4/Y1/CORE/2007/13)

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Project Details & Results

Actions to be undertaken by Public Foundation “Ishak-2007”
1. Conduction of project introductory seminar (increasing awareness of local population and local authorities about Persistent Organic Pollutants)
2. Conducting an inventory of nitrate containing substances of the Kara-Darya river
3. Introducing alternative fertilizers in the agricultural practice of the local people:
• Establish and determine the subjects among the Kara-Darya transboundary river
• Provide consultative services
• Purchase and spread the alternative fertilizers
4. Conduct the soil, water and foodstuffs analysis to determine the presence of nitrates
5. Make an agreement with the laboratory and purchase reagents for analysis
6. Round tables with environment protection institutions, local authorities, local population, farmers to determine the work results
7. Increase awareness of local population about the nitrate containing substances
• Publish brochures and posters
• Establish information boards
• Print articles in the newspapers

Project Results
According to the project action plan the following actions have been undertaken:
Introductory seminar for local population and representatives of local government, experts on ecological problems was conducted where were discussed affects of chemical fertilizers to the environment, particularly to Kara Darya river. A wide information campaign aimed to increase public awareness of environment problems, use of alternative bio fertilizers instead of chemicals was conducted. During this campaign more than 2000 booklets, 800 posters, 500 bulletins were published and disseminated in training seminars conducted in villages, 12 agitation billboards were installed, 3 articles describing project activities were published in the local newspaper. In order to demonstrate and introduce alternative natural fertilizers to agriculture practice 3500 liters bio fertilizer were purchased and utilized. The effectiveness of use this nature fertilizer was certified by the analyses conducted by the State Department on chemicals, plant protecting.
As a result of undertaken actions in complex, the nitrate containing substances in trans boundary river Kara Daryare were reduced.