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In the past years there has been an increasing emphasis on environmental protection and the identification of anthropogenic problems that have led to the creation of imbalances. All life forms on this planet depend on water to survive. It is estimated that by 2050 will have more plastic than fish in the Danube, to which are added other types of waste such as construction materials, household waste discharged directly into riverbeds, plus other hazardous substances. Most watercourses in Romania flow into the Danube, thus contributing to increasing the degree of pollution. Everything it throw in the mountains ends up in the plain. Most problems arise due to the fact that people are not aware of the importance and value of watercourses in the development of a community, both in terms of health and socially, aesthetically. Thus, the aim of the project is to increase the awareness and sense of responsibility of the local community regarding the watercourses in the Jiu Valley and their importance, through the active involvement of people in the case study conducted on one of the tributaries of the Jiu River. The aim is to raise awareness and sensitize the local community about the effects of climate change, increase information and the level of environmental education, promote a lifestyle to maintain environmental health by encouraging and actively involving the inhabitants of the Jiu Valley, especially the young people, in actions that generate a positive impact in terms of capitalization of natural water resources, actions such as trips to identify fauna and flora, greening, workshops with specific themes, exhibitions, temporary activations through the active involvement of 327 pupils, students and young people aged between 14-35 years from Petroșani Municipality.