Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Ecology Foundation
An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
Save the Springs Project Week
January 19, 2026
You chose this project in our vote, so we begin a week dedicated to living water.
Why is it alive? Because a spring is more than just a source of water. It emerges from the earth, lives alongside the surrounding nature, and requires care.
Living spring:
It provides a stable flow of clean water and feeds rivers, and sometimes becomes the only source of drinking water during droughts or emergency situations. It forms unique ecosystems, maintaining biodiversity, soil moisture, and reducing erosion. It has cultural and historical significance and is part of the natural heritage. It becomes an indicator of groundwater health.
If a spring is not looked after, it becomes silted up, overgrown and gradually disappears.
The "Save the Springs" project is a systematic effort to restore and improve springs across the country. This week, we'll be sharing information about how the project works and the changes it's already making.
You can help the project here.
Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.