At this stage, a definitive answer to the question posed in the title remains uncertain; however, based on prior reintroduction efforts, there is cautious optimism. Myricaria germanica (German tamarisk) was once a common shrub on the gravel and sandbanks of the Drava River. However, due to extensive hydrotechnical interventions and subsequent alterations in habitat conditions, […]
We inform you that restoration of a branch of the Drava River, spanning 830 meters, is currently underway in the municipality of Drnje. The goal is to improve the river’s flow, reduce bank erosion, and create better conditions for aquatic ecosystems. The works will continue until the end of winter and will be completed after […]
Noskovci, November 27, 2024 – A gathering at the Dravska Priča Visitor Center marked the official opening of the DRAVA LIFE Educational Trail, the final activity of the project focused on the revitalization of the Drava River and the preservation of its ecosystems. The DRAVA LIFE Educational Trail stretches 5,714 meters and features 25 info-educational […]
From vision to implementation of river restoration in the UNESCO Five-country Biosphere Reserve Mura-Drava-Danube Varaždin, Croatia – October 22nd, 2024 The Final International Symposium of the DRAVA LIFE (DL) project is being held at the Varaždin City Museum, marking the culmination of nearly a decade of dedicated efforts to restore and protect the Drava River. […]
Varaždin, Croatia – October 22nd, 2024 The Final International Symposium of the DRAVA LIFE project is taking place at the Varaždin City Museum, Herzer Palace, marking the culmination of nearly a decade of dedicated efforts to restore and protect the Drava River. The international DRAVA LIFE Symposium aims to foster the exchange of know-how on […]
Municipality of Cestica, September 12, 2024 – Restoration work on the Drava River ecosystem continues at the Otok Virje (C1) site in Varaždin County as part of the “DRAVA LIFE – Integrated River Management” project. The aim is to restore a 1.3 km-long side channel and partially remove the riverbank reinforcement, allowing water to flow […]
September 11, 2024 – Representatives from the Public Institution for the Management of Protected Natural Areas in Koprivnica-Križevci County, the Green Osijek Association for Nature and Environmental Protection, and Croatian Waters hosted an Educational Action Day at the Educational Water Center in Legrad. The event was attended by 47 students from Fran Galović High School […]
On World Environment Day, observed on June 5th, representatives from CINEA, the European Climate, Infrastructure, and Environment Executive Agency, visited the Drava River restoration sites covered by the DRAVA LIFE project. Project partners, including Hrvatske Vode, Green Osijek, and WWF Austria, showcased the achieved goals and activities to date, highlighting the unique characteristics of river […]
Members of the DRAVA LIFE team joined the ‘Fit for MDD River Restoration’ training organized by REVITAL Integrative Naturraumplanung GmbH in Austria. The training course aims to be a platform for learning, exchange, and know-how transfer from international and national experience of state-of-the-art integrated river restoration amongst partners and planners. The first of three certified […]
As part of the celebration of the Day of the Municipality of Đelekovec, a presentation was held for the book and video by Goran Šafarek, created within the DRAVA LIFE project. After Đelekovec was declared the First Sand Martin Village earlier in the day, the presentation of the book “Drava Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” was held […]