Three interconnected studies were prepared that together provide a strong scientific basis for the long-term and sustainable management of the Skadar Lake watershed. The project was implemented by the EnvPro team with financial support from the Forest Service International Foundation, as part of the “Water Balance – Stabilisation of the Skadar Lake Watershed” project, with the goal of improving the understanding of the hydrological processes, biodiversity, and risks affecting this unique ecosystem through an integrated approach.
Modeling Implementation Report – Water Balance: Stabilization of the Skadar Lake Watershed is based on detailed hydrological modeling, which provides deeper insight into the dynamics of the water balance. The analysis identifies key zones of instability in the basin, maps changes in the water regime, and highlights erosion and flood risks that could have long-term consequences for the ecosystem and local communities. The study's special value lies in offering concrete guidelines for planning targeted restoration and management measures, thereby contributing to increasing the basin's resilience to climate change and other pressures.
Macroinvertebrate Fauna of the Lake Skadar Watershed – Biomonitoring through Citizen Science presents the results of biomonitoring conducted through a citizen science approach. The study covered 182 aquatic habitats and provided a detailed overview of macroinvertebrate diversity, including the identification of bioindicator and representative species. These organisms are reliable indicators of water ecological status, so the study not only provides a snapshot of the current state but also lays the foundation for long-term monitoring of changes with the active involvement of local communities.
Hydrological Changes in the Skadar Lake Watershed – A Biomonitoring Protocol develops a standardized methodology for monitoring hydrological changes through biological indicators. This establishes a clear link between hydrology and biodiversity, as well as between scientific knowledge and its practical application in the work of institutions and local stakeholders. The protocol enables the systematic and comparable collection of data, thereby strengthening the capacity for long-term planning and management.
Together, these three publications represent an integrated framework that combines field research, biomonitoring, and hydrological modeling. This approach contributes to evidence-based decision-making, biodiversity conservation, and the sustainable management of one of the region's most significant natural resources.
Fauna makroinvertebrata sliva Skadarskog jezera_Biomonitoring-građanska nauka
Hidrološke promjene u slivu Skadarskog jezera_Protokol za biomonitoring
Modelling Implementation Report_Water Balance Stabilizing Skadar Lake Watershed
