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96% of the River’s waters diverted for domestic and agricultural use, by Israel, Syria and Jordan.
Untreated or poorly treated sewage, saline water and agricultural runoff dumped in the River from Israeli, Jordanian and Palestinian communities
Diversion and pollution has caused an ecological collapse – more than 50 % of the valley’s biodiversity has been lost.
Most of the River Valley is a border / military area; off-limits to the public

EcoPeace completes a 3-year research study and published the first-ever Integrated NGO Regional Master Plan for the Sustainable Development of the Jordan River Valley
The Master Plan suggests 127 “interventions” (projects) for the rehabilitation of the Jordan River Valley
Investments of $ 4.5 Billion USD are needed to implement these projects
$500 Million USD worth of projects identified as capable of moving forward immediately

Israel releases 9 million cubic meters of water from the Sea of Galilee into the Lower Jordan River, and has pledged to raise this amount to 30 million cubic meters in the near future
Pollutants beginning to be removed by 3 Waste Water Treatment Plants built in the River Valley (one in the Jordan Valley Regional Council in Israel, another one in North Shouneh in Jordan, and a treatment plant in Jericho in Palestine)

EcoPeace scientific study undertaken recommends that 400-600 million cubic meters of water are needed to rehabilitate the Lower Jordan River
EcoPeace water economy research identifiednearly 1 billion cubic meters of water that can be saved in the region – part of which, from Israel and Jordan, can be utilized to meet the rehabilitation goal for the Lower Jordan River, and to restore Palestinian water rights
Large scale desalination takes place in Israel decreasing dependence on the Sea of Galilee as a fresh water source