The Latvian State Forestry Institute "Silava" (SILAVA) is the main forest science center in Latvia, where since 1946 forest ecosystem studies have been conducted in various fields. The main goal of SILAVAS is to acquire new knowledge and develop innovative technologies with scientific methods in order to promote the sustainable development and competitiveness of the forest industry.
SILAVA carries out scientific activities aimed at the acquisition of new knowledge to support sustainable forestry, carries out national forest monitoring, provides opinions on the compliance of forest reproductive material and its extraction sources with the requirements of regulatory acts, maintains the Latvian plant genetic resources database, the Latvian plant gene bank in accordance with its competence and carries out molecular passporting of genetic resources of agricultural plants, provides scientific expertise according to competence and provides proposals for the implementation of forest policy, representing Latvia's interests in the European Union, as well as in international institutions and processes, participates in national and international studies and research programs, promotes the development of science and higher education in forestry in the industry.
The association "Fishermen's Club "Salackrasti" (SALACKRASTI) was founded in 2003 and its purpose is to unite anglers, to develop and popularize fishing as an ideologically and practically organized and civilized way of harvesting fish for self-consumption of a sporting nature, to ensure the status of Salaca as a national salmon index river, for the reproduction, protection and control of fish resources, the development of fishing on the coast of the Gulf of Riga, as well as for the protection of the surrounding environment, in order to coordinate the mutual activities of the members of the association for the defense of common interests, as well as to represent the interests of their members in relation to state authorities, administrations and other institutions in Latvia and abroad , whose activity affects the interests of the members of the association.
In the autumn of 2020, the Salacgrīva County Council authorized the association to organize licensed fishing in Salac and to take measures for the protection of fish resources and the management of the section of the Salac River. At the moment, several projects have been implemented with the co-financing of EU funds, which are aimed at the restoration of rapid streams and the arrangement of riverside areas - recreation areas.
Nature Conservation Agency (NCA) is a direct administrative institution under the authority of the Minister of Environmental Protection and Regional Development, whose operational goals are to ensure the uniform implementation of the nature protection policy throughout the territory of Latvia, to implement effective management of natural values, promoting the harmonious coexistence of people and nature, as well as to promote public understanding of nature's values and the role of every person in their preservation and improvement.
The activities carried out by NCA are the management of specially protected natural areas (SPNAs) (supervision and organization of the development of nature protection plans, implementation and monitoring of management measures in SPNAs, providing opinions and approvals for activities in SPNAs), ensuring a favorable protection status for specially protected species and habitats (species and habitats development of protection plans, implementation and monitoring of various management measures), implementation of the priority action program for the Natura 2000 network in Latvia, control of compliance with nature protection laws and their improvement, promotion of nature education and awareness in society, acquisition of natural data and ensuring its availability (Natural data management systems maintenance and development of "oaks"), implementation of scientific research, monitoring and projects in the field of nature protection, providing information to the public and the European Commission about Natura 2000 areas, specially protected species and habitats, as well as monitoring international trade in endangered wild animal and plant species.
The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Center (LEGMC) implements national policy in the fields of geology, meteorology, climatology, hydrology, water and air quality, the impact of transboundary air pollution and radioactive and hazardous waste management, maintains the national geological fund, cores and reference samples, environmental data archive and a library of scientific and technical literature.
LEGMC collects and accumulates environmental information, as well as informs the public, state and local government institutions about the most important trends and the state of the environment. LEGMC carries out environmental monitoring, provides surface and underground water quality and quantity observations, identification and evaluation of underground resources, management of the state-owned hazardous waste landfill, safe management of radioactive waste and nuclear facilities.
Scientific Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment "BIOR" (BIOR) is a state scientific institute under the supervision of the Minister of Agriculture. BIOR carries out scientific activities and provides support in obtaining and improving scientific qualifications in food, veterinary medicine, environment, fisheries and other biological sectors. The purpose of BIOR's activity is to create new knowledge in order to ensure the health of people, animals and the environment, animal welfare and the circulation of safe and harmless food, as well as the preservation of fish and other aquatic biological resources and the possibilities of balanced and sustainable use in Latvia.
In the field of its competence, the "BIOR" Institute is a leader in the region with excellent research, technical and developed human resource base. The Institute's Fish Resources Research Division is responsible for assessing the status of fish resources and the impact of fishing, angling and environmental conditions on both fish stocks and biodiversity. BIOR representatives are among the experts of the ICES Baltic Salmon and Trout Assessment Working Group (WGBAST), and BIOR is responsible for the implementation of the "National Fisheries Data Collection Program of Latvia". BIOR is also responsible for assessing the impact of various human activities (construction of various facilities, operation of hydroelectric power plants, etc.) on fish resources.
