Project partners: the Association of Municipalities of Tartu County, the Association of Municipalities of Viljandi County, Tartu County Development Association, the municipalities of Elva, Luunja, Peipsiääre, Viljandi, Association for Friends of Võrtsjärve, SA Luunja River Port, Pedajased Paadimehed OÜ, Luunja Voluntary River Rescue OÜ, Võrtsjärve Volunteer
Project duration: 01.01.2024-30.08.2026
Objective: To stimulate the socio-economic development along the banks and areas associated with lake Võrtsjärv, river Emajõgi and lake Peipus. To create lake Võrtsjärv, river Emajõgi and lake Peipus cooperation network with a sustainable administrative and financial model.
Beneficiaries:
- Water hikers on river Emajõgi
- Hobby fishermen
- Regional entrepreneurs and service providers
- Local communities living near the banks of river Emajõgi
- Local community associations and organisations
- Local governments connected to the waterbodies
Outcomes: As a result of the project the cooperation network of lake Võrtsjärv, river Emajõgi and lake Peipus has a systematic and sustainable management plan, structure and operational model, within which a concrete action plan, new joint pilot services, and improved infrastructure for water and nature tourism have been designed and marketing and cultural events have been carried out.
Activities by TAS:
TAS’s role is to coordinate the development activities within the project in cooperation with the Association of Municipalities of Tartu County. This includes:
- Initiating, developing and marketing public services, joint services and the cooperation network of lake Võrtsjärv, river Emajõgi and lake Peipus.
- Comprehensive development of the tourism sector target area, marketing and carrying out events, including cleaning activities on river Emajõgi and series of river trips “Discover Emajõgi!”.
- Marketing activities for the cooperation network
Budget: TAS’s budget in the project is 50 150 €, of which 25% (12 538€) is self-financed.