DRAVA LIFE – Integrated River Management

The river Drava © Goran Šafarek

The flood on the river Drava in 2014 © Zdenko Kereša

The embankment of the river Drava © Arno Mohl

The fishermen on the river Drava © Goran Šafarek

The common tern on the Drava gravel banks © Goran Šafarek

About the project

The “DRAVA LIFE – Integrated River Management” project uses an innovative river management approach and aims to create a best practice example of river restoration in Croatia and the region.

The main goal of the project is to improve the Drava’s ecosystem in Croatia, which will be achieved through the implementation of river restoration activities, carried out in cooperation with water management and nature protection authorities, as well as NGOs. The restoration activities will enormously benefit endangered habitats and species within the Natura 2000 sites, they will also contribute to better flood protection of inhabited areas along the Drava River and will increase the recreational value of the area for local people.

310

RIVER KILOMETRES OF THE DRAVA RIVER (RKM 322,8 – 15)

NATURA 2000 SITES

67.8

THOUSAND HECTARES IN 5 COUNTRIES

RESTORATION SITES

1000

METERS OF DYNAMIC RIVER BANKS RESTORED AND PRESERVED

Public Presentations of DRAVA LIFE Project Results in Donja Dubrava and Gola

Representatives of the Association for Nature and Environment Protection Green Osijek and the Croatian Waters presented progress on the DRAVA LIFE project on Thursday, April 11th, in Donja Dubrava, and on Friday, April 12th, in Gola. They showcased what has been achieved so far as part of the project, which represents an innovative approach to […]

Restored branches near Donja Dubrava, Legrad, and Gola were opened

Donja Dubrava, March 14, 2024 – Activities for the restoration of Drava River branches within the project “DRAVA LIFE – Integrated River Management” have been completed in the areas of the municipalities Donja Dubrava, Legrad (rkm 238.2-241.4), and Gola (rkm 215-217). With the increase in water levels, the restored branches have become flowing again. Through […]

Community Gathering in Hlebine

At the Social Center in Hlebine on Thursday, March 7th, a presentation of the project “DRAVA LIFE – Integrated River Management” was held. The local population was presented with the achieved results so far, as well as the announced plans and activities for the upcoming period. The Mayor of the municipality, Božica Trnski, […]

An initial channel of the Drava River has been opened

In the area of the municipality of Hlebine, near the settlement of Gabajeva Greda, an initial channel of the Drava River has been opened, and other works in Koprivnica-Križevci County, carried out as part of the project “DRAVA LIFE – Integrated River Management,” have been presented to the public. “We are pleased to show you […]

Action to Reintroduce German Tamarisk to the Natural Habitats of the Drava River

At several locations along the Drava River in Varaždin County, organized by the Public Institution Nature of Varaždin County, a dozen river enthusiasts carried out another action to reintroduce German tamarisk back into its former habitats.. This involves an attempt to repopulate river plants, specifically a renewed effort to introduce the strictly protected and critically […]

Work has commenced on the first of six renovation locations as part of the DRAVA LIFE project

On the 17th of November, at the branch of the Drava River near Legrad, a public presentation marked the commencement of work on the first of six planned restoration sites under the DRAVA LIFE – Integrated River Management project. ’ After many years of preparation, the start of restoration at this location is a significant […]

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