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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.

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Caring for nature isn't always a big, complicated thing. It often starts with the things we use every day. ❤ We designed the foundation's merchandise to encourage people to make eco-friendly choices again and again.

Take your coffee to go and avoid disposable cups. Less waste every day and discounts at many coffee shops for ordering your own mug.

Shoppers can be used instead of disposable plastic bags. Convenient, durable, stylish, and meaningful.

Water bottleTo avoid buying disposable bottles and always have water on hand.

By purchasing merch, you support the foundation's projects. All proceeds go to environmental work and helping wildlife.

Click to view and purchase our merch.

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We continue feeding the bison

January 15, 2026

Without winter feeding, bison in the Klyazminsko-Lukhsky Nature Reserve are forced to venture beyond the protected area in search of food. This means risking encounters with poachers or exposure to roads.

But for this endangered species, winter is about more than just surviving. Stressed animals have a lower reproductive rate, and females need to maintain optimal weight to give birth this spring.

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It's the first workday after the holidays, but the festive spirit is still in the air—Old New Year is just around the corner! For some, it's a time of coziness and lights, including sparklers.

Although sparklers are classified as Class I pyrotechnics, their use still leaves traces in the environment. Parts of partially burned materials, metal wires, and paper wrappers—all of these can end up in the snow, on the ground, and eventually in bodies of water.

Litter is especially noticeable in areas where people most often celebrate and light such lights, such as courtyards, parks, and natural areas. Snow and leaves trap small particles that take a long time to decompose, and wind and meltwater spread them further. Even if the lights initially appear harmless, they still become part of the city's trash.

So, if you're looking to add some light and warmth to your Old New Year's celebration, consider more eco-friendly options, like natural wax candles. They're no less beautiful, just better for the planet.

Let the Old New Year be cozy, beautiful and eco-friendly.

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The winter holidays are continuing, and these days we want to share with you some interesting facts about our beloved Lake Baikal.

At this time, Lake Baikal appears stern and silent, but beneath its transparent ice, life teems. The lake is covered in ice up to one to two meters thick, and it's remarkably clear. The bottom, gas bubbles, and swimming fish are visible through it for tens of meters. This ice is formed by crystal-clear water and cracks that allow light and oxygen to penetrate beneath the ice.

The Baikal seal is the world's only freshwater seal. In winter, it lives under the ice, creating breathing holes. It is during this time that it gives birth to pups with snow-white fur. The mother feeds them rich milk, and the pups quickly grow strong.

Under the ice, omul, grayling and whitefish remain active, and white-tailed eagles can be seen on the surface.

Winter Baikal is a true miracle of nature and a fragile ecosystem that is so important to protect!

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Merry Christmas!

On this Christmas day, let us remember our common, cozy and large home – our planet.

The light of the Christmas star reminds us that true love is paying attention to what surrounds us, and caring for the environment is an expression of love for the world that gives us life.

By turning off unnecessary lights, sorting waste, and choosing eco-friendly habits, we give our love to the planet.

May 2026 be full of such small but important steps of love.

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New Year – new habits!

January 5, 2026

New Year is the perfect time to start implementing eco-friendly habits!

Here are some simple ideas that are easy to implement in the coming year:

1. Carry a reusable water bottle and coffee mug with you. 2. Refuse plastic bags and take a cloth bag with you. 3. Sort trash: paper, plastic, glass. 4. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or washing dishes. 5. Use eco-friendly household chemicals. 6. Plant plants at home or participate in clean-up days.

Small steps = big benefits for the planet! Start with small habits in 2026.

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Digest for December

We held an online lecture for young environmentalists in Tuapse, where we explored the problem of microplastics and their impact on the environment.

An exhibition on microplastics was held at the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas and the main building of Moscow State University.

In Transbaikalia, the foundation warned 3 million drivers to be wary of the endangered gazelles on the road—an important initiative to protect rare species.

The "Dress Up the Eco-Christmas Tree" competition garnered a wealth of ideas and creative work about caring for nature, and the results were an inspiring example of everyone's participation.

On International Volunteer Day, the most active participants in volunteer projects were awarded.

One of the most significant events of the month for us was the Ecology Foundation's three-star rating in the RAEX-2025 annual report ranking for the openness, structure, and completeness of our non-financial reporting. This is recognition of the maturity of our work and tangible environmental results.

World Gift Day was an opportunity to remember that the most important gift is caring for the planet, and we shared how you can show this even through simple decisions and conscious choices.

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Calendars for January

January 1, 2026

The New Year has arrived! We're sharing the January calendars we've prepared for you.

We can only save nature together!

Help nature right now and contribute to these projects. Every donation is important. Together we can do more.

It's important not only to plant a forest but also to maintain it for decades to come. With regular support, we can ensure the forest is supported and meets all the necessary conditions for proper growth. Continuous care is essential for the nascent ecosystem, ensuring that mushrooms and berries eventually thrive and that wildlife emerges. It's important to protect the forest from fire, remove weeds around young trees, nurture seedlings, collect and preserve seeds and acorns, dig up mature seedlings, and so on.

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Happy New Year!

December 31, 2025

Happy New Year!

Another year filled with caring for nature, important causes, and significant victories has almost passed. We at the Ecology Foundation want to thank you for being with us—for your attention to nature, your participation in projects, and your support of ideas that make the world a cleaner and kinder place.

May the new year bring you many warm moments and simple joys. May lush forests, clean rivers, and rich biodiversity not just be abstract words, but remain a reality you've helped create.

Thank you for being with us! Happy New Year!

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