SAFEWET project aims to support and complement the work of the competent bodies in the two countries in the field of water quality monitoring for the sustainable use of water resources and the conservation of wetland protected areas, by creating common methodologies, sustainable structures and harmonized data in water quality monitoring and analysis by the use of advanced technology.The main actions of the project are:- Laboratory set-up in the area of Thessalonikis port- Modernization of water quality monitoring equipment in the Region of Central Macedonia- Supply, by FLP2, of a state of the art unmanned aqueous vehicle with autonomous water quality monitoring equipment- Implementation of water quality monitoring actions in the test sites of the project (Thermaikos Gulf, Prespa Lake) and to carry out a subsequent environmental evaluation of the systems performance- Development of common methodology standards for monitoring and analysis of water quality,environmental assessment standards on shellfish and fish farming and data harmonization methodologies- Increase of public awareness of local communities in water quality issues and increase of public health protectionInformation and publicity actions include the production of printed and electronic promotional material, a website, open events and numerous TV spots, Radio Spots and Newspaper articles.