Sea Land Representative to Advocate for Community-Led Local Development in Brussels

On 12 October 2026, Āris Ādlers, Board Member of the Sea Land (Jūras Zeme) Local Action Group, will travel to Brussels to participate in a Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) advocacy event, highlighting the importance of local communities and Local Action Groups in shaping future European Union policies. The programme includes meetings with the teams of European Commission Executive Vice-Pres...
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River Networks project visit explored the Gauja River region and Harbor Festival

On 4–5 September 2026, a River Networks networking meeting and study visit took place in Latvia. During the two days, participants explored different developments, initiatives and good practices in the Gauja River region and met with local partners Read more here:  River Networks project visit explored the Gauja River region and Harbor Festival
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“River Networks” infrastructure pilot activity brings information screens to the Emajõgi River

In mid-June, a “River Networks” project meeting was held in Tartu County, bringing together project partners and network members from Estonia and Latvia. As part of the meeting, participants explored the ideas and proposed investment sites for the infrastructure pilot activity in the Emajõgi region, and selected the idea to be implemented within the project. The selection considered the idea’s rel...
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Ādaži and Saulkrasti Municipalities Agree on Cooperation for the Development of the Lower Gauja Area until 2040

On 13 August, representatives of Ādaži, Saulkrasti and Sigulda municipalities, together with representatives of tourism and non-governmental organisations in the region, met to discuss the implementation of the Gauja and Emajõgi Rivers Strategy 2040 and Action Plan and to agree on further cooperation for the development of the Lower Gauja area. The discussions were also attended by Enter Gauja, th...
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Infrastructure pilot activity selected for the Gauja River within the “River Networks” project

In mid-April 2026, a seminar for the evaluation of infrastructure-related pilot activity ideas was held in Ādaži, Latvia, within the framework of the “River Networks” project. The aim of the seminar was to select the most suitable activity for further development and implementation. The seminar began with field visits to the proposed pilot activity sites in the Gauja River region, allowing part...
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Training on Place Branding and Visual Identity Development for the Lower Gauja Concluded

The training “Place Branding and Visual Identity: From Strategy to Implementation” has concluded, during which participants gained both theoretical knowledge about branding and practical experience by working on the foundations of the Lower Gauja area’s brand. The training marked an important step towards creating a unified brand for the Lower Gauja. Full press information here: preses relīze A...
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PRESS RELEASE “New strategic vision completed for the Võrtsjärv–Emajõgi–Peipus and Emajõgi–Gauja river areas”

Under the leadership of the Tartu County Development Association and in cooperation with partners, a new strategic development vision has been completed for the Võrtsjärv–Emajõgi–Peipus (VEP) water area. The vision is based on two comprehensive strategy documents – one focusing on the development of the Võrtsjärv–Emajõgi–Peipus area and the other on the development of the Emajõgi–Gauja river a...
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