Work package: WP4 – Application of the SEE River Toolkit
on the Drava River Corridor
Act: 4.2. Preparation of the Drava River Framework
2014
Mladen Matica
Branka Španiček
Maja Turinski
Saša Cestar
Institute for Spatial planning of Koprivnica‐
Križevci County
23rd September 2014
STAKEHOLDERS AGREEMENT ON FUTURE COOPERATION
(SEE River pilot area in Croatia)
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 2
1.1. SEE River project ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.2. Drava River Vision ................................................................................................................... 2
1.3. Drava River Framework .......................................................................................................... 3
1.4. Stakeholders Agreement ........................................................................................................ 4
2. METODOLOGY ................................................................................................................................. 4
3. STAKEHOLDERS INVOLVED ............................................................................................................. 4
4. USERS AND DISSEMINATION .......................................................................................................... 7
5. BASIS FOR THE PREPARATION OF SPATIAL PLANS ........................................................................ 7
6. ACTION PLAN .................................................................................................................................. 8
ANNEX – LIST OF SIGNED LETTERS OF INTENT ..................................................................................... 19
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. SEE River project
Project „Sustainable Integrated Management of International River Corridors in SEE Countries“ began
in October 2012. Project duration is two years. The project is being implemented throughout a
partnership that includes 26 different relevant institutions from water management sectors from 11
countries in South‐eastern Europe.
The main objective of the project is to empower the multi‐sectoral stakeholders sharing the territory
of an international river corridor to gain knowledge on planning and implementing processes for
integration of existing sectoral policies, plans and programmes in order to reach consensus on
integrative management of international river corridors, taking into account both the development
and the conservation interests.
The specific objectives are:
‐ to develop a common approach for establishing a common framework for integrated management
of international river corridors;
‐ to apply mentioned common approach to international Drava River Corridor;
‐ to implement internationally agreed measures from the Drava River Framework on five pilot sites in
five Drava riparian countries;
‐ to improve the international and inter‐sectoral cooperation of existing committees responsible for
management of the international river corridors, by including them in the process of the
development of the Framework for integrated management of international river corridors;
‐ to assist in the implementation of the relevant EU Directives, in particular the Water Framework
Directive, the Flood Directive, the Habitats Directive, the Birds Directive and the Directive on
renewable energy sources;
‐ to increase the capacity and raise awareness of the stakeholders along the international river
corridors of the importance of cross‐border and cross‐sectoral approach on sustainable integrated
management of river corridors through the organization of workshops to strengthen the capacity of
the administration.
1.2. Drava River Vision
Drava River Declaration – Drava Vision was based on an international symposium "Vision of the
Drava River," which was held in September 2008 in Maribor, Slovenia. It was attended by
representatives of water management and nature conservation, educational institutions and non‐
governmental organizations from the countries in the basin of the Drava River ‐ Italy, Austria,
Slovenia, Croatia and Hungary who brought 10 goals that have become priorities for future
development.
1. To promote Drava River as a model of internationally integrated implementation of EU
policies on water and nature protection
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2. To improve flood protection by improving of warning systems for floods and increased
exchange of information
3. To improve flood preservation and restoration of retention areas along the Drava River
4. To continue with the restoration of the Drava River
5. To maintain and further develop the Drava River as a "ecological spine"
6. To restore ecological connectivity of the Drava River for fish migration
7. To establish the Drava River as a transboundary recreation area
8. To exploit the possibilities of the Drava River as a link of various nations
9. To implement integrated river basin management, and not fragmented sectoral measures
10. To pursue further development of the area along the Drava River in partnership with local
residents
1.3. Drava River Framework
As a main result, the SEE River project will prepare the so‐called Drava River Framework, which shall
include:
The analysis of the international Drava River Framework
The identifications of objectives of future management of the Drava River Corridor
The list of measures and concrete actions to achieve these objectives.
The Drava River Framework shall give the basis for the future integrative cross‐border and
transboundary management of the Drava River corridor.
In the next table, the combined structure of the Drava River Framework is illustrated, together with
the clarification of each part:
Part Title Description
1 Introduction What is DRF, how it was prepared, how it should be read/used
2 Drava River Vision DRV as the basis for the whole DRF, the vision and objectives
(revised if necessary)
3 Analysis of the International Drava
River Corridor 4.1 Joint Drava River Analysis (+ national analyses (in appendix)
4 Identified objectives and measures
Revised objectives of DRV and identified measures – this will
be discussed at the workshop in Budapest – link between 4.1
and 4.2
5 Action Plan for implementation of
measures
List of concrete actions for the implementation of the
identified measures – final output of 4.2
A.1 Appendix: All 5 national analyses
A.2 Appendix: All 5 stakeholder
agreements from the pilot areas
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1.4. Stakeholders Agreement
The stakeholders agreement is the basis for future cooperation and development of the Drava River
Corridor area in Koprivnica‐Križevci County. Establishment of a stakeholders network who actively
participated in the SEE River project and contributed to the achievement of the objectives led to the
possibility for further cooperation. The purpose of this agreement is to continue with cooperation,
but, most importantly, to begin with a permanent inter‐sectoral or integrated management of the
Drava River Corridor.
2. METODOLOGY
The basis for the work on this project was the analysis of the Drava River Corridor in Croatia. Once
we have gathered all available data and carried out the detailed analysis, national and three local
workshops were organized. Based on the presentations of experts, questionnaires, meetings,
individual interviews, international workshops, seminars and a significant amount of data and ideas
received from our stakeholders, action plans were made and guidelines for the development of the
concept of the Spatial Plan of the Drava River were gained. Collaboration and communication with
stakeholders was also improved. Results of the project were promoted through a multimedia
approach.
3. STAKEHOLDERS INVOLVED
During the implementation of this project, extremely important was the involvement of stakeholders
from different levels. Functional network of stakeholders from regional and local levels was
successfully established. Stakeholders from the water management, nature conservation, forest
management, energy sector, sector of protection and rescue as well as stakeholders from various
NGOs and organizations attended the workshops. In the SEE River project, extremely important
were local stakeholders such as representatives of municipalities along the Drava River,
representatives of associations of anglers, tourism associations, farmers and other important
associations that deal with the preservation and promotion of the Drava River.
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The following table contains a list of stakeholders who participated in the implementation of the SEE
River project in Croatia:
NO. NAME INSTITUTION E‐MAIL
1. Alan Cibilić Hrvatske vode Zagreb [email protected]
2. Marina Barbalić Hrvatske vode Zagreb [email protected]
3. Ivana Rubčić Hrvatske vode Zagreb [email protected]
4. Nataša Tomić ‐ Strelec Hrvatske vode VGO Varaždin [email protected]
5. Tomislav Šlehta Hrvatske vode VGO Varaždin [email protected]
6. Zdenko Kereša Hrvatske vode VGO Varaždin [email protected]
7. Dijana Galunić Krajačić Hrvatske vode VGO Varaždin [email protected]
8. Neven Trenc DZZP [email protected]
9. Biljana Barić DZZP [email protected]
10. Mihaela Mesarić Međimurska priroda nadzor@medjimurska‐priroda.info
11. Velimir Bašek Međimurska priroda [email protected]
12. Zoran Šardi Međimurska priroda [email protected]
13. Darko Sobota KKŽ
14. Ana List Kranjčev KKŽ ‐ Upravni odjel za prostorno uređenje, gradnju i zaštitu
okoliša
15. Valentina Peršić KKŽ ‐ Upravni odjel za prostorno uređenje, gradnju i zaštitu
okoliša
16. Stjepan Behin KKŽ [email protected]
17. Vladimir Šadek KKŽ [email protected]
18. Ana Bilješko KKŽ [email protected]
19. Miroslav Urban KKŽ
20. Željka Kolar JU za upravljanje zaštićenim prirodnim vrijednostima na
području KKŽ
zeljka.kolar@zastita‐prirode‐kckzz.hr
21. Marta Lenac JU za upravljanje zaštićenim prirodnim vrijednostima na
području KKŽ
marta.lenac@zastita‐prirode‐kckzz.hr
22. Zlatko Filipović Zavod za prostorno uređenje KKŽ [email protected]
23. Mladen Matica Zavod za prostorno uređenje KKŽ [email protected]
24. Blaženka Lukšić Zavod za prostorno uređenje KKŽ [email protected]
25. Jelena Kovač Zavod za prostorno uređenje KKŽ jelena@prostorno‐kkz.hr
26. Saša Cestar Zavod za prostorno uređenje KKŽ sasa@prostorno‐kkz.hr
27. Maja Turinski Zavod za prostorno uređenje KKŽ maja@prostorno‐kkz.hr
28. Branka Španiček Zavod za prostorno uređenje KKŽ branka@prostorno‐kkz.hr
29. Martina Lauš Zavod za prostorno uređenje KKŽ martina@protorno‐kkz.hr
30. Franjo Babić PORA [email protected]
31. Đurđica List HŠ UŠP Koprivnica [email protected]
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32. Damir Pošta HŠ UŠP Koprivnica [email protected]
33. Janka Indir HŠ UŠP Koprivnica [email protected]
34. Marina Juratović HŠ UŠP Koprivnica [email protected]
35. Zvonimir Ištvan HŠ UŠP Koprivnica [email protected]
36. Krunoslav Arač HŠ UŠP Koprivnica [email protected]
37. Domagoj Puzak HEP Zagreb [email protected]
38. Davor Dujnić HEP Koprivnica [email protected]
39. Ivan Gregur HEP Koprivnica [email protected]
40. Tomislav Sinjeri HEP Koprivnica [email protected]
41. Željko Ivačić HEP Koprivnica [email protected]
42. Ivan Kolarić HEP Koprivnica [email protected]
43. Goran Pakasin HEP Koprivnica [email protected]
44. Ivančica Somođi HEP Varaždin [email protected]
45. Goran Zrinski HEP Varaždin [email protected]
46. Roman Sabol DUZS KKŽ [email protected]
47. Alen Igrić NEXE grupa (IGMA) [email protected]
48. Silvije Jerčinović VGU Križevci [email protected]
49. Silvana Premec Općina Drnje opcina‐[email protected]‐com.hr
50. Ivica Jurišić Općina Đelekovec [email protected]‐com.hr
51. Branko Kolar Općina Ferdinandovac [email protected]‐com.hr
52. Marko Horvat Općina Gola [email protected]‐com.hr
53. Đurđica Kovaček Općina Hlebine [email protected]
54. Marijan Hontić Općina Hlebine [email protected]
55. Ivan Sabolić Općina Legrad opcina‐[email protected]‐com.hr
56. Melita Rasanec Općina Legrad opcina‐[email protected]‐com.hr
57. Božica Gregurić Općina Legrad opcina‐[email protected]‐com.hr
58. Vesnica Cvetnić Općina Legrad opcina‐[email protected]‐com.hr
59. Branko Mesarov Općina Novo Virje opcina‐novo‐[email protected]‐com.hr
60. Mirko Paša Općina Molve [email protected]‐com.hr
61. Irma Popović Dujmović WWF Zagreb [email protected]
62. Goran Šafarek BAOBAB [email protected]
63. Zlatko Moškon DDC [email protected]
64. Ivan Petak ŠRS KCKŽŽ [email protected]
65. Ivan Sabolić ZŠRK Koprivnica [email protected]
66. Silvija Lukačin LAG Podravina [email protected]
67. Marijana Generalić Galerija Josip Generalić Hlebine [email protected]‐com.hr
68. Suzana Operman HGK ‐ ŽK Koprivnica [email protected]
69. Ivan Hodić stručnjak [email protected]
70. Boris Mađerić TZ Pitomača [email protected]
71. Ivica Baranašić OPG [email protected]‐com.hr
72. Đuro Erdec OPG [email protected]‐com.hr
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73. Katarina Ugrenović ŠKK Komatnica 2012.
74. Zvonko Mišir ŠKK Komatnica 2012.
75. Zoran Ban Podravska banka d.d. [email protected]
4. USERS AND DISSEMINATION
One of the main results SEE River project in Croatia, is going to be a concept of the Spatial Plan of the
Drava River. This plan will be used as a basis for planning and management of the river corridor area.
In addition, we will collect important data that will be used in the development of other spatial plans
of municipalities along the Drava River and the new Spatial Plan of Koprivnica‐Križevci County and
other urban planning documentation. Spatial planners, Koprivnica‐Križevci County, municipalities,
sectors or institutions dealing with water management, nature protection, tourism and other
activities related to the Drava River will use the results of the project. Also, the collected data will be
used in cross‐border cooperation of Croatia and Hungary. Through a created network of
stakeholders, information about the Drava River will be shared in the future.
5. BASIS FOR THE PREPARATION OF SPATIAL PLANS
In accordance to the new Law on Spatial Planning (Official Gazette No. 153/13), the preparation of
the Strategy of Spatial Planning of the Republic of Croatia and the National Spatial Development Plan
has begun. In accordance to the new Law on Spatial Planning (Official Gazette No. 153/13), the new
Spatial Plan of Koprivnica‐Križevci County cannot be carried out before the effective date of the State
Plan for urban development. The legal deadline for establishing of the National Plan for spatial
development is 31st December 2015. Spatial plan of areas of special features is mandatory for the
National Park and Nature Park by a special law, and for certain areas of the State's Plan of
development.
Spatial plan of areas of special features provides:
1. measures for the improvement and protection of nature, environment, cultural property and
other assets of the area,
2. terms of the implementation of planned interventions in the area that are not listed in the
urban plan,
3. guidelines for preparing of urban plans.
Spatial plan of areas of special features includes:
1. basic organization and delineation of space by application areas, including the construction
zone of settlements and isolated part of the construction zone if one exists,
2. deployment of functions of importance for the area management,
3. system of infrastructure and constructions of public purpose,
4. measures of use, planning and protection of the area with priority activities.
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Within this project, input data were collected, spatial analysis was made and basic guidelines and
measures for the development of the Spatial Plan of the Drava River and the Regional Park Mura‐
Drava in the Koprivnica‐Križevci County were obtained. These data will be used in development of
amendments of spatial plans of the municipalities in the area. Spatial plans are subject to change
and / or amend and abrogate even before the adoption of new spatial planning documents under the
new Act within a period of five years or up to 31st December 2018.
6. ACTION PLAN
Based on the collected data on three local and one national workshop that took place during the
previous phase of the SEE River project, 14 action plans that represent future projects that will be
implemented in the area of the Drava River Corridor were created.
ACTION PLANS OF THE SEE River PROJECT IN CROATIA
1.
Project idea title Eco educational centre
Project responsible
(initiator/proposed
coordinator)
DDC
Partners
Koprivnica‐Križevci County, Legrad Municipality, Gola Municipality, Drnje
Municipality, Sports and equestrian club Komatnica, LAG Podravina, State Institute
for Nature Protection, College of Agriculture Križevci, Croatian Waters (Zagreb),
Public Institution for the Management of Protected Natural Values in Koprivnica‐
Križevci County
Short description
(max. 10 lines)
Due to the lack of the centre for promotion of ecology, nature conservation, of the
Drava River and accommodations along the Drava River in the Koprivnica‐Križevci
County it is necessary to build such a centre. Location has not yet been determined.
There are two possibilities: near the mouth of the Mura River into the Drava River in
Legrad Municipality or near Ješkovo in the Gola Municipality. The centre could
conduct activities such as guided tours of the Drava River, exhibitions, education of
schoolchildren and young people, schools in nature, seminars and various workshops.
The possibility of building of accommodation facilities and research stations within
the centre should be considered.
Expected project
duration (from‐to)
Envisaged funds
needed
* Reference to the
objective(s) of the
Drava River Vision
The project is in line with the objectives of establishing of the Drava River as a
recreational cross‐border area and to enforce the further development of the areas
along the Drava River in partnership with local residents
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Declaration
** Reference to the
key management
issues
2.
Project idea title The educational infrastructure program on the Drava River
Project responsible
(initiator/proposed
coordinator)
Public Institution for the Management of Protected Natural Values in Koprivnica‐
Križevci County
Partners Koprivnica‐Križevci County, Sports and equestrian club Komatnica, Gola Municipality,
Legrad Municipality, Drnje Municipality, LAG Podravina, DDC, State Institute for
Nature Protection, Croatian Waters (Zagreb)
Short description
(max. 10 lines)
Given that the Drava River area is of great importance because of the preserved
nature, there is a need for the construction of infrastructure in the area along the
Drava River for education of children, young people, and visits of specific groups
(scientists, nature lovers, etc.). There is a need for building of watchtower equipped
with durbin at several places along the Drava River, for construction of several
educational paths and equipping them with the necessary infrastructure: info boards,
bridges for crossing impassable parts, benches etc. In addition, for the same purpose
it is necessary to mark the attraction on the Drava River with boards containing
different information. Realization of cross‐border cooperation with neighbouring
Hungary and neighbouring counties is also possible.
Expected project
duration (from‐to)
Envisaged funds
needed
* Reference to the
objective(s) of the
Drava River Vision
Declaration
The project is in line with the objectives of promoting of the Drava River as a model
of internationally integrated implementation of EU policies on water and nature
protection, the maintenance and further development of the Drava River as a "Green
Spine", establishing of the Drava River as a recreational cross‐border area and to
enforce the further development of areas along the Drava River in partnership with
local residents
** Reference to the
key management
issues
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3.
Project idea title Establishment of eco‐monitoring on the Drava River
Project responsible
(initiator/proposed
coordinator)
Public Institution for the Management of Protected Natural Values in Koprivnica‐
Križevci County
Partners Koprivnica‐Križevci County, Institute for Spatial planning of Koprivnica‐Križevci
County, Sports and equestrian club Komatnica, Gola Municipality, Legrad
Municipality, DDC, State Institute for Nature Protection, Croatian Waters (Zagreb)
Short description
(max. 10 lines)
On the Drava River in Koprivnica‐Križevci County, the monitoring system is not
sufficiently developed. It is therefore necessary, in collaboration with partners to
obtain equipment (hardware and software) to monitor the condition (GIS). Likewise,
it is necessary to procure off‐road vehicle for the purposes of monitoring and
reconnaissance of the Drava River area, and beyond. Accordingly, it is possible to
establish the nature guard service (ranger) who will visit the specified field.
Expected project
duration (from‐to)
Envisaged funds
needed
* Reference to the
objective(s) of the
Drava River Vision
Declaration
The project is in line with the objectives of promoting of the Drava River as a model
of internationally integrated implementation of EU policies on water and nature
protection, the maintenance and further development of the Drava River as a "Green
Spine", establishing the Drava River as a recreational cross‐border area and to
enforce the further development of areas along the Drava River in partnership with
local residents
** Reference to the
key management
issues
The project is referred to problems of altered river flow
4.
Project idea title The construction of the visitor centre of the Regional Park Mura‐Drava
Project responsible
(initiator/proposed
coordinator)
Public Institution for the Management of Protected Natural Values in Koprivnica‐
Križevci County
Partners Koprivnica‐Križevci County, Sports and equestrian club Komatnica, Gola Municipality,
Drnje Municipality, DDC, Croatian Waters (Zagreb)
Short description
(max. 10 lines)
For better evaluation of the Drava River and the surrounding area and in particular
the promotion of the Regional Park Mura‐Drava and Biosphere Reserve Mura‐Drava‐
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Danube is necessary to build a visitor centre that will provide a variety of services,
from providing information to the workshops, seminars, various exhibitions, field
classes, schools in nature. Also, it will be possible to accommodate a small research
station within the centre.
Expected project
duration (from‐to)
Envisaged funds
needed
* Reference to the
objective(s) of the
Drava River Vision
Declaration
The project is in line with the objectives of promoting of the Drava River as a model
of internationally integrated implementation of EU policies on water and nature
protection, the maintenance and further development of the Drava River as a "Green
Spine", establishing the Drava River as a recreational cross‐border area and to
enforce the further development of areas along the Drava River in partnership with
local residents
** Reference to the
key management
issues
5.
Project idea title Establishment of research stations along the Drava River
Project responsible
(initiator/proposed
coordinator)
Public Institution for the Management of Protected Natural Values in Koprivnica‐
Križevci County
Partners Koprivnica‐Križevci County, Sports and equestrian club Komatnica, Gola Municipality,
Drnje Municipality, Croatian Waters (Zagreb)
Short description
(max. 10 lines)
For the purposes of research and processing data collected on the ground several
research stations could be established (small rooms with necessary equipment). They
can be set up within existing buildings such as schools, municipalities and planned
facilities (visitor centres, educational and environmental centres) etc. Purpose of
such cells will be easier and better processing of the data collected.
Expected project
duration (from‐to)
Envisaged funds
needed
* Reference to the
objective(s) of the
Drava River Vision
Declaration
The project is in line with the objectives of promoting of the Drava River as a model
of internationally integrated implementation of EU policies on water and nature
protection, the maintenance and further development of the Drava River as a "Green
Spine", establishing of the Drava River as a recreational cross‐border area and to
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enforce the further development of areas along the Drava River in partnership with
local residents
** Reference to the
key management
issues
The project is referred to problems of altered river flow
6.
Project idea title Drava River revitalization
Project responsible
(initiator/proposed
coordinator)
WWF Austria/Croatia, Croatian waters Varaždin, Croatian waters Osijek
Partners
Baobab, Green Osijek, Public Institution for the Management of Protected Natural
Values in Virovitica County, Public Institution for the Management of Protected
Natural Values in Varaždin County, City of Varaždin, Tourist board of Virovitica
County, Gola Municipality, Legrad Municipality, Drnje Municipality, LAG Podravina,
DDC, Croatian Waters (Zagreb), Koprivnica‐Križevci County
Short description
(max. 10 lines)
Revitalization of several backwaters along the Drava River in Varaždin, Koprivnica‐
Križevci and Virovitica County is planned. There are also plans to build an initial
channel for protection against erosion, construction of information points and
observation posts in Koprivnica‐Križevci and Virovitica County, building of education
centre in Varaždin and the implementation of various research and monitoring.
Expected project
duration (from‐to)
2016 ‐ 2021
Envisaged funds
needed
4.300.000 euro
* Reference to the
objective(s) of the
Drava River Vision
Declaration
The project is in line with the objectives of improving of flood protection by
preservation and restoration of retention areas along the Drava River and the goal of
continuing with further renewal of the Drava River
** Reference to the
key management
issues
The project addresses the problems of flood risks, altered river flow, regulation of the
river bed, deterioration of habitats, species at risk, and partly a problem of drought.
7.
Project idea title Revitalization of backwaters Đelekovec, Osredek and Ješkovo + Čambina
Project responsible Public Institution for the Management of Protected Natural Values in Koprivnica‐
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(initiator/proposed
coordinator)
Križevci County
Partners Croatian waters (Zagreb), Gola Municipality, IGMA NEXE group, LAG Podravina, DDC
Short description
(max. 10 lines)
These backwaters are significant because of their bio‐ecological, hydrobiologic,
landscape and aesthetic values. Lake Ješkovo is home to several indigenous species
of fish, large numbers of wading birds, amphibians and mammals. Osredek and
oxbow lake in Đelekovec are also significant because of the diverse flora and fauna.
Čambina is well preserved marine ecosystem in the shape of a horseshoe. The
surrounding area contains a large number of natural, hydrobiologic, ecological and
aesthetic values of microhabitats. Connection of these backwaters to the Drava River
and their revitalization would lead to an increase in retention areas and
improvement of flood protection by enabling the retention of large amounts of water
in the area at the time of high water and flooding.
Expected project
duration (from‐to)
Envisaged funds
needed
* Reference to the
objective(s) of the
Drava River Vision
Declaration
The project is in line with the objectives of improving of flood protection by
preservation and restoration of retention areas along the Drava River and the goal of
continuing with further renewal of the Drava River
** Reference to the
key management
issues
The project deals with solving the problems of flood risks, deterioration of habitat,
species at risk.
8.
Project idea title Revitalization of the lake Šoderica
Project responsible
(initiator/proposed
coordinator)
Public Institution for the Management of Protected Natural Values in Koprivnica‐
Križevci County
Partners Legrad Municipality, Drnje Municipality, Institute for Spatial planning of Koprivnica‐
Križevci County, IGMA NEXE group, HEP ODS Elektra Koprivnica, DDC, Croatian waters
(Zagreb)
Short description
(max. 10 lines)
In order to improve biological conditions in the lake, it is necessary to remove the
sludge from lake Šoderica. This would prevent overgrowing of a part of the lake and
improve water quality. This would also lead to an improvement of the conditions for
nesting and facilitate the development of various tourism activities (bird watching,
fishing).
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Expected project
duration (from‐to)
Envisaged funds
needed
* Reference to the
objective(s) of the
Drava River Vision
Declaration
The project is in line with the objectives of improving of flood protection by
preservation and restoration of retention areas along the Drava River and the goal of
continuing with further renewal of the Drava River and the establishment of a Drava
River as a transboundary recreation area.
** Reference to the
key management
issues
The project addresses the problems of deterioration of habitats
9.
Project idea title Remediation of a wagon laundry Botovo
Project responsible
(initiator/proposed
coordinator)
Republic of Croatia, Croatian railways
Partners
Short description
(max. 10 lines)
Wagon laundry Botovo is one of the "hot" spots of Croatia which is registered in the
National Strategy of Environmental Protection in 2002. According to this strategy,
location of this laundry is foreseen for remediation and the Croatian railways have
started drafting the documents necessary for the remediation. At the county level,
the location of laundry is included in the Environmental Program of Koprivnica‐
Križevci County (Official Gazette of Koprivnica‐Križevci County no. 6.5) and the
Economic Recovery Programme with priority for the required remediation in
accordance with the "polluter pays" principle of the Waste Act and the
Environmental Protection Act. Environmentally harmful location of the wagon
laundry inside the Regional Park Mura‐Drava and Natura 2000 area requires priority
remediation.
Expected project
duration (from‐to)
Envisaged funds
needed
* Reference to the
objective(s) of the
Drava River Vision
Declaration
The project aims to carry out the remediation of the wagon laundry from a multi‐
sectoral aspect. Therefore, this project is in line with the aim of implementing the
integrated river basin management, and not fragmented sectoral measures. After
remediation the objective of maintaining and further development of the Drava River
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as a "Green Spine" will be achieved
** Reference to the
key management
issues
The project refers to the problems of water pollution and the possible accidental
pollution
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Project idea title Irrigation project
Project responsible
(initiator/proposed
coordinator)
Koprivnica‐Križevci County, Ministry of Agriculture
Partners Gola Municipality, Legrad Municipality, Legrad Municipality, LAG Podravina, Croatian
waters (Zagreb), College of Agriculture Križevci
Short description
(max. 10 lines)
In accordance with the requirements of the current economic situation presented to
the sector of agricultural production it is necessary to implement the project of
creating and building of an irrigation system. The project should have a multi‐sectoral
approach (with the involvement of the Ministry of Agriculture, through the regional
and local levels up to the level of individual farmers) and the most appropriate way to
enable better conservation and greater development of agricultural production.
Expected project
duration (from‐to)
Envisaged funds
needed
* Reference to the
objective(s) of the
Drava River Vision
Declaration
The project refers to the goal of implementation of integrated river basin
management, and not fragmented sectoral measures
** Reference to the
key management
issues
The project refers to the problems of drought
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Project idea title Drava as a unified region
Project responsible
(initiator/proposed
coordinator)
Institute for Spatial planning of Koprivnica‐Križevci County
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Partners
Gola Municipality, Legrad Municipality, Drnje Municipality, LAG Podravina, HEP ODS
Elektra Koprivnica, DDC, State Institute for Nature Protection, Croatian waters
(Zagreb), City of Koprivnica, Koprivnica‐Križevci County, Public Institution for the
Management of Protected Natural Values in Koprivnica‐Križevci County
Short description
(max. 10 lines)
The main objective of the project is to strengthen the joint development potential of
the regions along the Drava River and their better integration into all aspects of
regional development, taking into account the main objectives of the Drava River.
Based on certain indicators, regional divisions of the areas near the Drava River will
be made. Based on this division, guidelines for regional development and connection
with neighbouring regions (downstream, upstream, on the other bank of the Drava
River) will be made.
Expected project
duration (from‐to) 2 years
Envisaged funds
needed
* Reference to the
objective(s) of the
Drava River Vision
Declaration
The project refers to the goal of establishing of the Drava River as a cross‐border
recreation area
** Reference to the
key management
issues
The project is referred to the problems of urban development
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Project idea title Navigability of the Drava River
Project responsible
(initiator/proposed
coordinator)
Croatian waters Varaždin
Partners Gola Municipality, Legrad Municipality, Drnje Municipality, DDC, Institute for Spatial
planning of Koprivnica‐Križevci County, LAG Podravina, Sport Fishing Association of
Koprivnica‐Križevci County
Short description
(max. 10 lines)
In order to improve safety and rescue on the Drava River, the construction of the
river dock is required. Except for the purpose of protection and rescue, river docks
can be built for the development of tourism (tourist boats dock), for vessels of
Croatian waters and private vessels (anglers, etc.). It is also possible to build other
content (information centres, various tourist attractions, etc.) near the river dock.
Expected project
duration (from‐to)
Envisaged funds
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needed
* Reference to the
objective(s) of the
Drava River Vision
Declaration
The project refers to the goal of establishing of the Drava River as a cross‐border
recreational area and to enforce the objective of further development of the area
along the Drava River in partnership with local residents
** Reference to the
key management
issues
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Project idea title Tourism development along the Drava River
Project responsible
(initiator/proposed
coordinator)
One of the partners
Partners
Institute for Spatial planning of Koprivnica‐Križevci County, Sports and equestrian
club Komatnica, Gallery Josip Generalić, Gola Municipality, Legrad Municipality, Drnje
Municipality, LAG Podravina, Sport Fishing Association of Koprivnica‐Križevci County,
DDC, State Institute for Nature Protection, Croatian waters (Zagreb), College of
Agriculture Križevci, City of Koprivnica, Koprivnica‐Križevci County
Short description
(max. 10 lines)
The Drava River as an extremely attractive area that provides many opportunities for
the tourism development. However, tourism development must be consistent with
the protection of nature and the specific characteristics of the area. Tourism
activities should be carried out only in areas that will be allowed (by the SINP, after
research). In the area along the Drava River, possible is development of equestrian,
fishing, spa, rural tourism, but also other types of "soft" tourism. The overall
development of tourism should be based on the brand of the Regional Park Mura‐
Drava and Biosphere Reserve Mura‐Drava‐Danube as well as on local products,
traditions and cultural values. It is very important to take advantage of the possibility
of cross‐border cooperation with Hungary.
Expected project
duration (from‐to)
Envisaged funds
needed
* Reference to the
objective(s) of the
Drava River Vision
Declaration
The project is in line with the objectives of carrying out of further development of the
areas along the Drava River in partnership with local people, the establishment of the
Drava River as a transboundary recreation area, and to take advantage of the Drava
River as a link of various nations
** Reference to the
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key management
issues
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Project idea title Recreation ‐ Veliki Pažut
Project responsible
(initiator/proposed
coordinator)
Legrad Municipality
Partners Public Institution for the Management of Protected Natural Values in Koprivnica‐
Križevci County, DDC, City of Koprivnica
Short description
(max. 10 lines)
Considering the great development potential and numerous attractions and
proximity to neighbouring Hungary, it is possible to establish recreational area for the
development of water‐related sports (swimming, water slides, beach volleyball, etc.)
Expected project
duration (from‐to)
Envisaged funds
needed
* Reference to the
objective(s) of the
Drava River Vision
Declaration
The project is in line with the objectives of carrying out of further development of the
areas along the Drava River in partnership with local people, the establishment of the
Drava River as a transboundary recreation area, and to take advantage of the Drava
River as a link of various nations
** Reference to the
key management
issues
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ANNEX – LIST OF SIGNED LETTERS OF INTENT
With this letter of intent the Institution ... supports the Stakeholders Agreement on future
cooperation of the SEE River project, providing the basic guidelines for further cooperation and
implementation of action plans in the corridor of the Drava River.
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