I. Projects, funded only by the budget subsidy of BAS
2009-ongoing Investigation, assessment and protection of invertebrates' faunistic biodiversity. Project leader: Dr Z. Hubenov; participants: Dr C. Deltshev, Dr D. Dobrev, Dr T. Lyubomirov, Dr E. Kondeva, Dr M. Langourov, Dr St. Lazarov, MSc Dr. Chobanov , MSc I. Krusteva, MSc E. Hadzhiolova
2009-ongoing Digitalisation of the the scientific collections of the Institute of zoology. Project leader: Dr T. Lyubomirov; participants: Dr E. Kondeva, Dr M. Langourov, Dr St. Lazarov, MSc Dr. Chobanov, MSc I. Krusteva, MSc E. Hadzhiolova
2007-2009 Comparative ecological, population-biological and evolution investigations of vertebrates in natural ecosystems and in ecosystems under different anthropogenic impact. Project leader: DSc G. Markov; participants: DSc D. Nankinov, DSc P. Genov, Dr N. Atanasov, Dr R. Metcheva, Dr Ts. Chasovnikarova, Dr B. Nikolov, Dr S. Dalakchieva, Dr M. Nedialkova, MSc M. Kocheva, MSc Y. Koshev, MSc M. Gospodinova, E. Mihajlova
2007-2009 Ecological studies of rare and threatened species of animals. Project leader: DSc D. Nankinov; participants: Dr B. Nikolov, Dr S. Dalakchieva
2005-2009 Bird communities in different type of habitats. Project leader: B. Ivanov PhD; participants: Dr M. Ilieva, D. Dimitrov, PhD student
2007-2009 The role of Balkan Peninsula in Palaearctic-African migratory system: quantitative characteristic of spatial and temporal distribution of nocturnal bird migration Project leader: Dr P. Zehtindjiev; participants: Dr M. Ilieva, D. Dimitrov, PhD student
2007-2009 Spatial structure and biodiversity of zoocenoses in areas with conservation importance in Bulgaria. Project leader: Dr. V. Popov; participants: MSc S Zidarova, MSc Irina Krusteva
2005-2015 Evolution and palaeoecology of Pliocene and Quaternary small mammals in Bulgaria. Project leader: Dr. V. Popov; participants: MSc S Zidarova, MSc I. Krusteva
2007-2009 Comparative karyological investigations of small mammals species with disjunctive areas in Bulgaria. Project leader: Dr. N. Atanassov; participants: Dr Ts. Chasovnikarova, E. Mihajlova
2007-2009 Cytomorphological, cytogenetical, molecular-genetical and eco-physiological investigations on monitor species small mammals in natural populations and in experimental circumstances. Project leader: Dr M. Topashka-Ancheva; participants: Dr K. Dimitrov, MSc Tsv. Gerasimova
2007-2009 Influence of biologically active substances on the morphological, proliferative and karyological characteristics on normal cells of experimental mammals in vitro and in vivo. Project leader: Dr. M. Topashka-Ancheva; participants: Dr K. Dimitrov, MSc Tsv. Gerasimova
2006-2009 Epibionts on Decapoda (Crustacea). Project leader: DSc M. Subchev
1997-ongoing Changes in freshwater ecosystems influenced by human activities. Project leader: Dr R. Kalchev; participants: Dr I. Pandourski, Dr M.Vassilev, Dr M. Beshkova, Dr St. Stoichev, Dr A. Apostolou, MSc T. Trichkova, MSc Y. Presolska, MSc V. Tyufekchieva, MSc B Velkov, Eng. I. Botev, MSc V. Evtimova, MSc V. Nenova, MSc R. Tsvetkova, MSc L. Kenderov, MSc H. Kalcheva
II. Projects, funded by contracts with the National Science Fund (NSF)
2005-2009 Ecology and diapause of selected insects (Cynegetis impunctata, Hippodamia variegata - Coleoptera, Coccinellidae; Oxycarenus lavaterae - Heteroptera, Lygaeidae). Project leader: Dr P. Kalushkov; participants: Dr C. Deltshev, MSc E. Chehlarov, MSc R. Tsankova, N. Kubetski (B-1508/05)
2005-2009 Biology and ecology of invasive gobiid species (Gobiidae, Pisces) in the Lower and Middle Danube River. Project leader: Dr M. Vassilev; participants: Dr A. Apostolou, MSc T. Trichkova (B-1510/05)
2005-2009 Biodiversity and population biological analysis of small mammals (Rodentia) - pest and protected species in agricultural ecosystems in Northeastern Bulgaria. Project leader: DSc G. Markov; participants: MSc M. Kocheva, MSc M. Gospodinova, E. Mihajlova (B-1513/05)
2005-2009 Study on the blood unicellular parasites of the migratory birds and applying parasitological data in bird migration investigations Project leader: Dr. P. Shurulinkov; participants: Acad. DSc V. Golemansky, D. Dimitrov, PhD student (B-1518/05)
2005-2009 Migration of long distance migrating birds along the Northern Black sea coast. Project leader: Dr B. Ivanov; participants: Dr P. Zehtindjiev, Dr M. Ilieva (B-1528/05)
2005-2009 Genetic, biochemical, morphological and biological characteristics of Carassius gibelio (Bloch, 1782) populations in Bulgarian water basins. Project leader: T. Trichkova; participants: Dr M. Vassilev, Dr A. Apostolou (B-1536/05)
2006-2009 Chromosome variability of model insect species of Diptera and Heteroptera - a qualitative criterion of species differentiation and assessment of water ecosystems. Project leader: DSc P. Michailova; participants: Dr S. Grozeva, Dr J. Ilkova (TK-B-1601/06)
2006-2009 Effect of pasture livestock breeding on biodiversity and ecological characteristics of model groups of animals. Project leader: MSc Y. Koshev; participants: MSc E. Chehlarov, MSc Tsv. Gerasimova (MU-B-1604/06)
2008-2009 Antigene and toxicity tests on transgennic plants for medical use. Project leader: Acad. A. Atanasov; participants: Dr N. Atanasov, Dr Ts. Chasovnikarova (CC-1614/06)
2006-2009 Comparative Biologic and Monitoring Research of Gentoo (Pygoscelis papua) in Terms of its Conservation as a Living Resours Project leader: Dr R. Metcheva; participants: Dr K. Dimitrov, Dr M. Nedialkova, Dr P. Zehtindjiev, Acad. DSc V. Golemansky (B-1615/06)
2007-2009 Inventory and assessment of fish populations in the Bulgarian inland water bodies. Project leader: Dr M. Vassilev; participants: MSc T. Trichkova, Dr A. Apostolou, MSc B. Velkov (IfS-B-608/2007)
2009-2011 The Black Sea Gobiids (Gobiidae) - a biological resource with insufficient appreciation of their exploitation and preserving importance Project leader: Dr M. Vassilev; participants: MSc T. Trichkova, Dr A. Apostolou, MSc B. Velkov, Dr D. Dobrev (DO 02-201/08)
2009-2011 Development and optimising of pheromone and floral baits and their use in investigations on the ecology and biodiversity of insects. Project leader: DSc M. Subchev; participants: Dr T. Toshova (DO 02-244/08)
2008-2011 Biodiversity and biology of entomopathogens of forest insect pests of economical importance in Bulgaria. Project leader: Dr. D. Pilarska; participants: Dr D. Takov, E. Tsvetanska (DO-02-251/08)
2009-2011 New Integrated Genome biomarker test system (IBGTS): A useful tool in environmental risk assessment in model invertebrate and vertebrate species. Project leader: Dr S. Grozeva; participants: DSc P. Michailova, Dr Ts. Chasovnikarova, Dr A. Atanasov, Dr J. Ilkova, MSc D. Chobanov, 2 PhD students (DO 02-259/08
2009-2010 Compass orientation, navigation and inherited migration program of long-distance passerine migrants. Project leader: Dr M. Ilieva (DO 02-277/08)
2009-2011 Assessment and management of Dreissena spp. invasions in the Bulgarian Water Bodies. Project leader: Dr I. Pandourski; participants: Dr. Z. Hubenov, Dr R. Kalchev, Dr M. Vassilev, Dr M. Beshkova, Dr St. Stoichev, Dr A. Apostolou, MSc T. Trichkova, MSc Y. Presolska, MSc V. Tyufekchieva, MSc B Velkov, Eng. I. Botev, MSc V. Evtimova, MSc V. Nenova, MSc R. Tsvetkova, MSc L. Kenderov, MSc H. Kalcheva (DO 02-283/08)
2009-2011 Biologically-based approaches for control of the grey corn weevil Tanymecus dilaticollis Gyllenhal, 1834 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Project leader: Dr T. Toshova; participants: Dr D. Takov, MSc D. Chobanov (DO 02-335/08)
2009-2010 Harmonising approaches in zoo monitoring of alpine ecosystems in Bulgaria and Slovakia, using small mammal monitor communities. Project leader: Dr K. Dimitrov; participants: Dr M. Topashka-Ancheva, Dr R. Metcheva, Dr M. Nedialkova, MSc Tsv. Gerasimova (BG-SK-212)
2009-2011 Scientific potential development in the field of faunistic diversity and environment protection. Project leader: Dr C. Deltshev, coordinator for IZ: Dr K. Dimitrov, participants: young scientists and PhD students from IZ (European Social Fund within the framework of OP "Human Resources Development", program "Support to the development of PhD students, post-doctoral students, post-graduate students and young scientists", project No. 42)
III. Projects, financed by contracts with ministries, organisations and private companies from the country
2004-2009 Preparation of an updated version of 'Red Data Book of Republic of Bulgaria. Volume 2. Animals'. Project leader: Acad. Prof. V. Golemansky; participants: Dr D. Nanakinov, Dr C. Deltshev, Dr. Z. Hubenov, Dr I. Pandourski, Dr V. Popov, Dr B. Ivanov, Dr D. Dobrev, Dr P. Zehtindjiev, Dr. P. Shurulinkov, MSc T. Trichkova, MSc Y. Presolska, MSc N. Karaivanov, Dr B. Nikolov, MSc D. Chobanov (MOEW)
2005-2006, 2008-2009 NATURE 2000 (Invertebrates). Coordinator from IZ: Dr C. Deltshev; participants: Dr. Z. Hubenov, Dr D. Dobrev (MOEW)
2007-2010 Investigation of large predators and ungulates in Vitosha and Rhodopes with the purpose of its management. Project leader: DSc P. Genov (MAF)
2007-2010 Preparation of ecological expert reports and monitoring about the level of impact wind parks. Project leader: N. Karaivanov (private firms)
2006-2009 Genetical analysis of brown bear probes from Bulgaria and Balkan peninsula. Project leader: Dr K. Dimitrov; participants: MSc Tsv. Gerasimova (WLS 'Balkani')
IV. Projects, financed according to contracts and programs of EU, NATO, UNESCO and international organisations
2005-2009 Molecular diversity of amoeboid protists. Project leader: DSc V. Golemansky; participants: Dr M. Todorov (SNSF/SCOPES, No. IB73AO-111064/1)
2008-2009 Dreissena spp. native range and recent invasions - current knowledge, potential approaches and further actions. Project leader: MSc T. Trichkova; participants: Dr Z. Hubenov, Eng. I. Botev (Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research ASO 4-08-2008)
V. Projects, funded under the Academy's bilateral agreements and in the framework of institute-to-institute cooperation
2007-2010 Ecological investigations of insects (beetles and bugs). Project leader: Dr. P. Kalushkov; participants: MSc R. Tsankova (Institute of Entomol., CzAS)
2007-2010 Regional and global patterns of blood parasites in the House sparrow (linking traditional and molecular biology data). Project leader: Dr. P. Zehtindjiev; participants: Dr M. Ilieva, D. Dimitrov, PhD student (Vilnuis University, Lithuania)
2001-2009 Sex pheromones of Procridinae (Insecta: Lepidoptera, Zygaenidae). Project leader: DSc M. Subchev; participants: Dr T. Toshova (State Medical University, Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine)
2004-2009 Identification, synthesis, and biological activity of new insect pheromones. Project leader: DSc M. Subchev; participants: Dr T. Toshova (Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Hamburg, Germany)
2008-2010 Investigations on the biology, pest status and improving control methods of the vine-bud moth, Theresimima ampellophaga (Bayle-Barelle, 1808) by using pheromone traps in the East European Regions of Turkey. Project leader: DSc M. Subchev; participants: Dr T. Toshova (Mustafa Kemal University, Antakya, Turkey)
2007-2009 Sex pheromones in moth and beetle pests (Lepidoptera, Coleoptera). Project leader: DSc M. Subchev; participants: Dr T. Toshova (Plant Protection Institute, HAS, Budapest, Hungary)
2008-2010 Assessment of chemical polution in some Turkish and Bulgarian rivers, using genome and biochemical study of Chironomidae, Diptera. Project leader: DSc P. Michailova; participants: Dr J. Ilkova (Univ. of Ankara, Turkey, TUBITAK)
2009-2011 Comparative population cytotaxonomical studies and genome response to stress environmental conditions on insects (Diptera and Orthoptera) from Bulgaria and Poland. Project leader: DSc P. Michailova; participants: Dr J. Ilkova, D. Chobanov (ISAE, PAS)
2001-2010 Cataloging, valorisation and monitoring of spiders (Araneae) in Macedonia, Project leader: Dr C. Deltshev; participants: Dr S. Lazarov (Natural History Museum, Scopie)
2005-2009 Experimental study of bird malaria. Project leader: Dr. P. Zehtindjiev; participants: Dr M. Ilieva, D. Dimitrov, PhD student (Lund University, Lund, Sweden)
2007-2009 Biodiversity and geographic variation of certain representatives of the mammal fauna in Bulgaria and Hungary. Project leader: DSc. G. Markov; participants: MSc M. Kocheva, MSc M. Gospodinova, E. Mihajlova (St Istvan University, Budapest, Hungary)
2008-2010 Structural and functional characteristics of communities of several aquatic insects groups (Insecta: Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, Trichoptera) in Bulgarian Black Sea tributaries: critical review of faunistical, ecological and biogeographical data. Project leader: MScY. Presolska; participants: MSc V. Tyufekchieva (State MNH NASU, Ukraine)
2008-2009 Study on the biology of microsporidia and evaluation of their potential for biocontrol of the gypsy moth. Project leader: D. Pilarska (University of Illinois, USDA, USA)
2007-2010 Monitoring of the introduction of microbial antagonists in gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar L) populations in Bulgaria and laboratory investigation of the mode of transmission. Project leader: Dr. D. Pilarska; participants: Dr D. Takov, E. Tsvetanska (German Science Fund (DFG)
2008-2010 Study on bird migration in relation to the bird flu spreading. Project leader: DSc D. Nankinov; participants: Dr B. Nikolov, Dr S. Dalakchieva (RAS)
2009-2011 Study of the red deer' genome resources in Southeastern Europe. Project leader: DSc G. Markov; participants: MSc M. Kocheva, MSc M. Gospodinova, E. Mihajlova (RAS)
2009-2011 The use of the cytogenetic markers for the study of evolution, systematics and phylogeny of the infraorder Cimicomorpha (Insecta, Heteroptera). Project leader: Dr S. Grozeva (Zool. Inst. RAS)
VI. Projects/contracts and commissions assigned from outsourcers, including state or private companies from the country or abroad
2005-2009 First investigation on superficial underground compartment (SUC) in Bulgaria: comparative analysis of the fauna in carstic and silicat regions on the base of model groups of invertebrates animals. Project leader: Dr P. Stoev; participants from IZ: Dr C. Deltshev; Dr S. Lazarov (B-1523/05)
2006-2008 The role of high-mountain karst in Bulgaria as a reservoir for conservation-significant species Dr I. Dedov, CLGE; participants from IZ: Dr M. Langurov (B-1526/05)
2008-2009 Southern European Seas: assessing and modeling ecosystem changes (SESAME). Dr S. Moncheva, Institute of Oceanology, BAS; participants from IZ: Dr R. Kalchev (EU-FP6)
2008-2009 Optimisation of the Natura-2000 Network in Bulgaria and scientific basis of its sustainable development. Project leader: Dr. V. Biserkov, CLGE; participants from IZ: Dr. M. Vassilev, Dr A. Apostolou (MOEW)
2003-2008 Complex monitoring of the Srebarna Lake Biosphere Reserve in support of the decision-making and management. Project leader: Dr V. Vassilev, CLGE; participants from IZ: Dr R. Kalchev, Dr M. Beshkova, MSc H. Kalcheva (MOEW)
2005-2009 Management, protection and promotion actions of the fish fauna in Nestos River. Project leader: Dr E. Koutrakis & Dr G. Sylaios NAGREF-FRI Kavala, Greece; participants from IZ: Dr M. Vassilev, Dr A. Apostolou, MSc T. Trichkova (NAGREF-FRI, INTERREG III - PHARE CBC Greece-Bulgaria Program)
2005 - 2009 Aminophosphonic acids - design, synthesis and biological activity. Project leader: Doc. E. Najdenova, ChTU; participants from IZ: Dr M. Topashka-Ancheva, Tsv. Gerassimova (VU-916)
2007-2009 Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug) in Southeastern Europe - study and conservation. Project leader: D. Ragyov, participants from IZ: MSc Y. Koshev (IWC, UK)
2007-2009 Improvement and spatial extension of the European Fish Index (EFI+). Project leader: Prof. Battes Klaus Werner, University of Bacau, Romania; participants from IZ: Dr M. Vassilev, MSc T. Trichkova (EU-FP6)
2006-2009 Studying of mining insects of order Lepidoptera in Bulgaria. Project leader: Doc. Dr. R. Tomov, UF, Sofia, participant from IZ: DSC M. Subchev (VU-AN-5/2005)
2008-2009 Ecological characteristics of the introduced species Lepomis gibbosus L. in small ponds adjacent to the Vit River and its relations to the native ichthyofauna. Project leader: Dr E. Uzunova, Sofia University; participant from IZ: MSc B. Velkov (University Science Fund)
2007-2010 Monitoring of the state of Rivers Yadenitsa and Yundolska in accordance with a resolution of MOEW's HEEC. Project leader: Doc. Rositsa Nikolaeva, UACEG; participants from IZ: MSc Y. Presolska, MSc V. Tyufekchieva (UACEG/ NEK-EAD)
2005-2016 Eleven-year monitoring during the construction and exploatation of nine Water Power Stations on the Middle Iskar River. Project leader: Doc. Dr R. Hikolaeva, UACEG, Sofia; (UACEG/ OVOS-Nikolaeva EOOD); participant from IZ: MSc L. Kenderov
2006-2009 Creation of a model system of methods and approaches for assessment the genetical biodiversity of Micromammalian Species of special conservation concern in Nature Park 'Strandzha'. Project leader: Prof. D.Mitev, Plovdiv Univ.; participants from IZ: Dr G. Markov, Dr. Ts. Chasovnikarova, Dr A. Atanasov (VU-B-5/05)
2008-2010 Host specialisation and host-race formation in the European bitterling Rhodeus amarus. Project leader: Dr Carl Smith & Dr Martin Reichard (The Leverhulme Trust, University of Leicester, UK, IBV-ASCR); participants from IZ: Dr M.Vassilev, Dr A. Apostolou, MSc T. Trichkova
2008-2009 A science based approach to understand biodiversity driven functions and services for wetland management. Project leader: Doc. Dr. Thomas Hein Wasser Cluster Lunz; Participants from IZ: Dr R. Kalchev, Dr M.Vassilev, Dr M. Beshkova, Dr St. Stoichev, Dr A. Apostolou, MSc T. Trichkova, MSc Y. Presolska, MSc V. Tyufekchieva, MSc B Velkov, Eng. I. Botev, MSc R. Tsvetkova, MSc H. Kalcheva
2009-2010 Comparative population genetics of marine and fresh water Crustacea in Bulgaria. Project leader: Dr S. Uzunova, IFR-Varna; participant from IZ: L. Kenderov (DAAD/Univ. Of Regensburg, Germany)
2008-2010 Elaboration of mechanism for a student practice regarding the running surface water ecological state assessment. Project leader: Dr M. Michailov, South-West University 'Neofit Rilski'; participants from IZ: MSc Y. Presolska, MSc V. Tyufekchieva, Dr St. Stoichev (European Social Fund, OP 'Human Resources Development')
2008-2009 Assessment on conservation significant forest associations in Belasitsa Mountain (Bulgaria, Macedonia) on the base of indicator groups of invertebrate animals. Project leader: Dr B. Gueorguiev; participant from IZ: E. Chehlarov (BM 1077)
2004-2009 Preparation of an updated version of 'Red Data Book of Bulgaria. Volume 3. Habitats'. Project leader: Dr N. Chipev, CLGE; participant from IZ: Dr I. Pandurski (MOEW)
2009-2011 Biological diversity of aquatic ecosystems in wetlands of flood plain of the Lower Danube regarding optimising ecosystem functions under global climate change. Dr L. Pehlivanov, CLGE; participants from IZ: Dr R. Kalchev, Dr M.Vassilev, Dr M. Beshkova, Dr A. Apostolou, MSc Y. Presolska, MSc V. Tyufekchieva, MSc B Velkov, MSc H. Kalcheva (DO-02-352/2009)
2009-2011 Assessment of Biological Responses to Uranium Mining at Senocos: A Model for Biomonitoring of Uranium Mining Impacted Areas. Project leader: Doc. Dr V. Bogoev; participants from IZ: Dr M. Topashka, Dr K. Dimitrov, Dr R. Metcheva, MSc Tsv. Gerasimova (DVU 01/0163)
2009-2011 Influence of the entomopathogenic fungus Entomophaga maimaiga Humber, Shimauzu & Soper on the Lymantria dispar (Linnaeus) population and biodiversity of the entomofauna in the oak forests in Bulgaria. Project leader: Dr. G. Georgiev; participants from IZ: Dr. D. Pilarska, Dr M. Todorov, Dr. D. Takov, E. Tsvetanska (DO 02-282/08)
2009-2011 Alien terrestrial arthropods and their importance for the biodiversity of Bulgaria. Project leader: Dr R. Tomov, University of Forestry; participants from IZ: Acad. V. Golemanski, Dr. D. Pilarska, Dr. D. Takov DO 02-191/08)
2008-2009 Impact of 'Trakiya' Highway Traffic in the Section between the Town of Pazardzhik and the Town of Plovdiv on Biodiversity. Project leader: Dr N. Kamburova, CLGE; participant from IZ: Y. Koshev (MU 01-0127/08)
2008-2009 Effect of ski-runs in the Pirin National Park on the biodiversity of model groups of organisms. Project leader: Dr S. Nikolov, CLGE; participant from IZ: Y. Koshev (MU 01-0001, D002-270/08)
2009-2011 CEBDER - Development of National Centre of Excellence in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research. Project leader: DSc B. B. Georgiev; participants from IZ: Dr Christo Deltshev, Dr Vassil Popov, Dr Milcho Todorov, Dr Krastio Dimitrov funded by NSF (DO 02-15/2009)
2008-2010 Biology, ecology and control of invasive species in Bulgarian flora. Project leader: Dr A. Petrova, Institute of Botany; participant from IZ: Dr T. Lyubomirov (DO 02-194/08)
2009 Ecological modelling of water purification processes in critical zones of the Iskar River upper reaches. Project leader: Doc. Dr Y. Topalova SU-BF; participant from IZ: L. Kenderov (University Science Fund)
2007-2010 Assessment of quality and quantity parameters in the organism of small mammals from the area with different level of antroponegic polution in Bulgaria and Mexico. Task: Variant investigation on the influence of the clinoptilolite (KLS-10) on Pb and Cd concentrations on white laboratory mice in conditions of ecotoxicological experiments. Project leader: MineralAgro Ltd; participants from IZ: Dr M Nedialkova, Dr R. Metcheva, Dr M. Topashka-Ancheva, MSc Tsv. Gerasimova (MineralAgro Ltd)
Project activities in the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive in Bulgaria, East Aegean River Basin Directorate - MoEW; participants from IZ: Dr M. Vassilev, Dr A. Apostolou, MSc Y. Presolska, MSc V. Tyufekchieva, MSc T. Trichkova, MSc B. Velkov, MSc L. Kenderov:
2009 Defining of ground water pollution thresholds and development of a classification system for the chemical status of ground waters in Bulgaria. Project leader: Doc. Dr P. Penchev, University of Mining and Geology (UMG - MoEW, Operational Programme 'Environment')
2009 Assessment of the hydromorphological condition, including the solid flow of surface water bodies. Project leader: Doc Dr D. Kislyakov, UACEG (UACEG - MoEW, Operational Programme 'Environment')
2009 Defining of reference conditions and a maximum ecological potential for different types of surface waters bodies (rivers and lakes) on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria. Project leader: Dr L. Pehlivanov (CLGE - MoEW, Operational Programme 'Environment')
Development of a classification system for the assessment of the ecological status and the ecological potential of different types of surface water bodies (rivers and lakes) on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria (on the basis of typology under B system). Project leader: S. Cheshmedjiev, Si Eco Consult - (Si Eco Consult - MoEW, Operational Programme 'Environment')
2009 Development of a national catalogue of measures and measure programs for improvement, protection and sustainable use of water bodies in the Black Sea basin region and the Danube basin region. Project leader: Doc. Eng. Dr D. Toshev, UACEG (UACEG - MoEW, Operational Programme 'Environment')