Category archives: Environmental Protection

Philipp from SUPAtlas was a guest on “Barbara Karlich – Talk at 4” as part of the ORF initiative MOTHER EARTH. People, animals and plants – we all depend on water, because without water life on our earth would be impossible. We owe every second breath to water, because the oceans…

Rivers can be seen as the lifelines of the earth because they are vital for an intact environment. Unfortunately, most rivers worldwide are suffering from increasing development, regulation and environmental pollution.

For a clean Graz – clean up the banks of the Mur with us! As part of the Styrian spring cleaning, the annual Graz Muruferreinigung by the Environment Agency and Holding Graz will take place on Saturday, April 9th. There are different ways to get involved this year: all helping hands are welcome, whether you are in…

Occasionally stand-up paddling is prohibited in certain regions and on certain bodies of water. Possible reasons are safety (e.g. current, proximity to locks) as well as bird and nature conservation. So don't just set off with your SUP board, but find out about regional restrictions beforehand. Be considerate of other water sports enthusiasts, boats and…

Bathing water on more than four out of five beaches in the European Union is of "excellent" quality, with Cyprus, Austria and Greece topping a list released on Tuesday by the European Environment Agency. Overall, of the 22,276 bathing sites surveyed across Europe in 2020, 82.8 percent had “excellent” water quality, while 92.6…

Stand-up paddle boarding is becoming a big problem in nature reserves, as many seem unaware that water sports are often prohibited there. As the slightest disturbance can have fatal consequences for birds and other animals, we always recommend that you inform yourself in advance to inquire if water sports activities are allowed and if these…