Joint field visit to the restoration of the “Stara Drava Varaždin” side channel
Representatives of the DRAVA LIFE – Integrated River Management and LIFE RESTORE for MDD projects carried out a joint field visit to the restoration works at the “Stara Drava Varaždin (C.2)” side channel, one of the key river restoration measures along the Croatian stretch of the Drava River.
The intervention includes the restoration of a 2.56 km long side channel and improvements to river flow and retention capacity in the City of Varaždin area. The technical solution was developed during the DRAVA LIFE project (2015–2024), while construction is implemented by Croatian Waters, with a total investment value of EUR 1.67 million.
The restoration will enhance river connectivity, improve habitats for aquatic and floodplain species, and contribute to increased flood safety. The visit highlighted the importance of cooperation and knowledge exchange between LIFE projects working towards resilient and naturally functioning river systems.
