Water beyond Water

This year, the European event Green Week Rijeka will be marked by programs and activities focused on the Rječina river, a symbol of urban vitality that brings drinking water and fresh air to our city. In order to familiarize citizens with the importance and beauty of the Rječina, several activities will be organized, including a walk along the left bank of the Rječina to its spring. There will be a lecture on the unique biological diversity of the living world in Rječina led by professors from the Faculty of Science and Mathematics from Zagreb, while a workshop will be organized for the youngest residents of Rijeka under the guidance of experts from the Natural History Museum of Rijeka.

In cooperation with Photo Club Rijeka, a photo competition will be opened on the topic of water resistance in an urban environment, and the winning and other works will be presented at an exhibition in July 2024. From the representative of the utility company Vodovod i kanalizacija d.o.o. the interested public will learn where Rijeka's water comes from, how it is prepared for drinking and how the city, known for its large amounts of rain, defends itself from urban flooding.

In addition, a guided tour of the Zvir spring plant will be organized, for which a separate registration will be required. During the events that will mark the Green Week in Rijeka on the theme of water, the port cranes on the popular city promenade Molo longo will be illuminated in blue on several occasions, thus symbolizing the water that is part of Rijeka's identity.

1. Photo contest on the topic „Water beyond Water“ with final photo exhibition, from May 29th till July 31st 2024
2. Waking through the path of river Rječina on the 1st of June 2024  with  guidance of alpinists from  “Ucka Society” with sightseeing the source of river  Rjecina
3. Cycle of presentations on June 5th 2024 in the Ri Hub 
   3.1. Presentation “Unique Biodiversity of River Rjecina and how to protect it”, presenter prof. Ivana Buj from Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciencies Zagreb 
   3.2. Presentation “Rijeka’s Source of Life”, presenters are students from High School “Andrija Mohorovicic” Rijeka
   3.3. Presentation “Rijeka’s Waters”, presented by members of Utility Company “Water Supply and Sewage” Rijeka
4. Workshop for children on June 6th 2024 on river Rjecina, conducted by members of Natural Museum Rijeka
5. Sightseeing of Source “Zvir” on 7th of June 2024 conducted by members of Utility Company “Water supply and Sewage” Rijeka
6. Sightseeing of Sewage Treatment Plant on June 10th conducted by members of Utility Company “Water supply and Sewage” Rijeka