”Clean Water Guardians: Protecting Freshwater Ecosystems” nr. 173217667547849 is a project under ProBleu call - Promoting ocean and water literacy in school communities. This project is co-financed by the European Union through the Horizon Europe Framework program, Topic: HORIZON-MISS-2022-OCEAN-01-08, and will run for 10 months. ProBleu focuses on revitalizing aquatic ecosystems, including seas, oceans and running waters, through research, innovation and the active involvement of citizens in combating pollution and protecting biodiversity. The main purpose of our project, spearheaded by our school for students with special educational needs, is to significantly advance the protection and conservation of freshwater ecosystems, with a particular emphasis on the Jiu River and its vital connection to the Danube River. This initiative seeks to establish four collaborative groups of secondary school students from various schools across Dolj and Gorj counties, utilizing the e-Twinning platform to focus on critical water ecosystems: In Dolj County: The lower course of the Jiu Valley,stretching from Craiova to the Danube, with a concentrated effort on the Podari area. In Gorj County: The Tismana River Valley and the Runcu – Sohodol Valley. By immersing students with special needs in experiential learning and environmental education, we aim to foster a lasting impact on local water protection and biodiversity conservation. This will be accomplished through a series of meticulously structured activities that engage both students and teachers, tailored specifically to accommodate special educational needs. Additionally, the project endeavors to elevate civic awareness within local communities, emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship and protection and becoming part of Network of European Blue School.