St. Poelten (OTS/NLK) - It was exactly on that day, twenty years ago, when the Danube Countries Working Community were founded by 14 members in the year 1990 with the target to cooperate on a supranational basis.

„Soil is the basis for our lives. More than 90 % of the whole food stem from the soil. It is a matter of sensibly using and carefully protecting our soil", stated Environmental Counsel Dr. Stephan Pernkopf.

Meeting

„Children and young people are able to commit themselves in a creative manner to soil protection. More than 1,100 pieces of art submitted show not only their great commitment, but also the commitment of the teachers!", underlines

On April 23, Nová Lhota, the first Czech municipality, entered the European Land and Soil Alliance.

Within the framework of an information event for the local population, Mayor Antonin Okenka and Chairman of the Board of

Many thanks for the huge amount of submissions. Up to March 18, 2010 the male and female pupils from over 80 different educational institutions in Lower Austria submitted more than 1,150 pieces of art in four categories!

A technical jury