Where is the Volga River? |
What is the scale of pollution in the Volga River? |
How is the Volga River being cleaned up?
The lack of money in the surrounding communities along the Volga river has prevented pollution programs from happening. The fear of losing jobs in these communities also prevented clean up efforts. In 2009-2010 a project was implemented to clean up the Volga. This project was call "INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE FRESH WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION" After all The Volga River did get cleaned up because of community service.