{"id":53467,"date":"2024-09-25T16:45:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T13:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iceht.forth.gr\/?p=53467"},"modified":"2025-09-23T12:43:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T09:43:37","slug":"groundwater-monitoring-and-decision-support-system-development-to-optimise-decisionmaking-in-sensitive-and-water-scarce-agricultural-environments-in-the-mediterranean-context-clepsydra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iceht.forth.gr\/en\/groundwater-monitoring-and-decision-support-system-development-to-optimise-decisionmaking-in-sensitive-and-water-scarce-agricultural-environments-in-the-mediterranean-context-clepsydra\/","title":{"rendered":"Groundwater monitoring and Decision Support System development to optimise decision making in sensitive and water-scarce agricultural environments in the Mediterranean context (CLEPSYDRA)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences of the Foundation for Research & Technology \u2013 Hellas (FORTH\/ICE-HT), located in Patras, Greece, is partner in the recently funded Interreg Euro-MED project CLEPSYDRA<\/a> (Euro-MED0200626).<\/p>\n

CLEPSYDRA aims to develop and test a smart system (including the development of a Decision Support System – DSS) for monitoring and interpreting hydrogeological data on aquifer behavior and improving the environmental dimension of socio-economic activities. Particular attention is paid to groundwater quality in agricultural and irrigation activities due to nitrate pollution. By improving current monitoring networks and developing a DSS, water and agriculture professionals will be able to make environmentally friendly decisions based on reliable scientific data.<\/p>\n

For the implementation of the project, 4 main activities are developed: \"\"<\/p>\n

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  1. Assessment of monitoring capacities in pilot areas and identification of key gaps<\/li>\n
  2. Tools development for groundwater data monitoring and interpretation<\/li>\n
  3. Piloting in real conditions<\/li>\n
  4. Capacity building and social awareness<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The project focuses on boosting collaboration and capabilities among stakeholders in the 4helix sector, aiming to produce significant results. It involves 9 partners from 6 Mediterranean countries (Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Malta, and Greece), including public authorities, academia, agriculture, groundwater users, and a water cluster, making its impact widespread, namely:<\/p>\n