Announcement of the Celebration of International Drava River Day in Legrad

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On Tuesday, 23 September 2025, International Drava River Day will be celebrated at the Educational Water Centre (EVC) in Legrad (Ulica Petefi Šandora 36).

The event is organized by Hrvatske vode and the Public Institutions for the Management of Protected Natural Areas of Koprivnica-Križevci County and Varaždin County. The program will include educational lectures, field workshops for primary school students, and the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with Braća Radić Primary School in Koprivnica and Sveti Đurđ Primary School.

The educational part will cover three thematic areas:

  • the role of Hrvatske vode in river management and flood protection,

  • the importance of biodiversity and the preservation of natural values,

  • education and sustainable development in protected areas.

The field program will offer students practical workshops on river habitat restoration, identification of invasive species, birdwatching, the role of forest ecosystems, and legends connected to the Drava River.

The aim of the celebration is to bring young people closer to the importance of preserving nature and rivers, and to encourage them to actively participate in environmental protection. The Educational Water Centre, established through the DRAVA LIFE project, is a unique place in Croatia that connects education, nature, and the community right at the confluence of the Drava and Mura rivers.