The building of the center is situated on the bank of the lake close to the Salt Museum.
All environmentalists and guests of the town of Pomorie already have free access to the attractive exposition of photos and interestng inforamation for the saline lagoon. On a special screen within the exposition hall, the island of the Sandwich Terns of Pomorie Lake can be observed on live. Besides that, a magnificent view towards the complex of protected territories can be seen from the second floor of the new building.
The center is owned by the Municipality of Pomorie and will be managed by Green Balkans NGO. It was built within the project of Green Balkans “Pomorie Lake – Conservation, Restoration, and Sustainable Management” - GEF MSP TF 054774 supported by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and the World Bank. Additional finances for the interior design and furnishing were attracted from the European Regional Development Fund of the European Union and the state budget of the Republic of Bulgaria through Operational Program “Environment” 2007-2013
The ceremonial ribbon was cut by Mrs. Fidanova, who is responsible for the projects of Green Balkans related to Pomorie Lake, the mayor of the town of Pomorie, the Director of the Regional inspectorate for environment and waters and the official representative of the World Bank in Bulgaria – Mr. Florian Fichtl. Toma Belev – the chairman of Green Balkans, whished success in the work of the new center and read a congratulatory letter from the Vice-president of the Republic of Bulgaria Angel Marin.
As a symbol of the new beginning, Mr. Fichtl released in the wild a bird cured in the Rescue center for wild animals of Green Balkans.
The opening of the center was part of the national program of celebrations dedicated to the International Year of Biodiversity.
For more information:
Neli Arabadzhieva - Green Balkans NGO
tel: 0884257711
