On 2 October 2026, the Institute for Water of the Republic of Slovenia (IzVRS) attended a press conference at Podsreda Castle for the project Conservation
From 29 September to 1 October 2026, Cankarjev dom in Ljubljana hosted the 25th, jubilee edition of the Festival for the Third Age (F3ŽO), the
On 17 September 2026, at the 11th Mediterranean Coast and Macro-Regional Strategies Week in Izola, Dr Katja Klančnik Židan of the Institute for Water of
The institute comprises five departments: four carry out research and development, the institute’s main activity, while the Department of General Services provides support activity.
Research and development activities
Research and development activities
Research and development activities · IWRS Laboratory
Research and development activities
Support activities
A standing advisory body to the Director that connects the work of the research and development departments.
Water management and protection against floods and torrents.
Collection and treatment, drinking-water quality.
Expert support for the sustainable use of water resources.
Water management plans (NUV), flood-risk management plans (NZPO) and the marine environment (NUMO).
General information about the project Full project title: Hydromorphological assessment and management at basin scale for the Conservation of Alpine Rivers and related Ecosystem Services
An international consortium supporting the European Environment Agency The European Topic Centre on Inland, Coastal and Marine Waters (ETC/ICM) is an international consortium whose purpose
As part of the LIFE project, we used innovative approaches to draw public attention to the loss of biodiversity in inland water ecosystems. IzVRS played
Hydromorphological characteristics of watercourses in Slovenia (Bloščica, Kokra, Radovna) In recent decades, greater attention has been paid to changes in hydromorphological characteristics in the management
A hydrological study of high water events was carried out for the Bolsk River catchment area, determining the ‘actual’ maximum discharges and high-water waves with
The mission of the Institute for Water of the Republic of Slovenia (IWRS) is to provide independent, high-level professional support to the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning, in particular its Water Directorate, and, where appropriate, to other national public authorities involved in water management.
IWRS carries out professional, development, and analytical activities based on the applicable legal framework, primarily the Water Act, the Drinking Water Supply and Urban Wastewater Collection and Treatment Act, and other legislation governing the protection, use, and management of water resources.
The Institute prepares expert technical bases for legislation, strategic documents, technical guidelines, and implementation plans. It contributes to the implementation and monitoring of river basin management plans and reporting to the European Union, develops innovative approaches to addressing water-related challenges, and promotes the efficient use and protection of water resources.
In addition, IWRS strengthens research and innovation in the field of water management, participates in national and international projects, and contributes to raising public awareness and knowledge about the importance of sustainable water management.
+386 (0)1 477 53 00
Einspielerjeva ulica 6,
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
info@izvrs.si
