CENS role: Project coordinator
Executor department: EGD CENS
Duration (Years): 2010 - 2011
Funding Source: Civic Action for Security and Environment, OSCE CASE

The project goal was to assess risk of pollution of farm crops cultivated in the area of Alaverdi and adjoining villages and communicate information to local people. In the result of the research ecogeochemical assessment was done of the region’s irrigation waters and farmlands. On model land plots levels of heavy metal accumulation by fruits and vegetables were studied, ecotoxicological assessment of farm produce done, recommendations for improvement of polluted soils and health risk mitigation measures developed. To communicate information with local people and self-governance bodies and keep them aware round tables and meetings were held with parties interested. The major problems of the region and planned ways of their solution are highlighted in the booklet and publications and through mass media.