Additionally, patrols by the Local Management unit for surveillance of the protected area commenced, aiming to be carried out on a daily basis; the Farmers’ Network of Stymphalia, which consists of farmers that use the area and local residents, was created with the aim of promoting environmental practices and protecting the environment; a thematic exhibition entitled “up by PIOP at the Environment Museum of Stymphalia; organizing of educational activities, promotional events of the LIFE-Stymfalia project through participation in workshops and fora in Greece and other European countries (e.g. participation in the Green Week in Brussels); the first workshop at the Environment Museum of Stymphalia entitled "Prospects for development and rural entrepreneurship in Stymphalia".