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The Natural Nida: The River’s Return to Its Natural Roots

Naturalna Nida - Meandry rzeki Nidy wśród łąk – widok z drona

The Nida River Valley is one of the most valuable natural areas in southern Poland, distinguished by its abundance of aquatic, wetland, and riverside habitats. For centuries, the river has shaped the local landscape, providing natural water retention, fostering the growth of diverse plant and animal species, and supporting human activity. However, in recent decades, intensive hydraulic engineering and land improvement projects have significantly disrupted the natural functioning of the river and its valley.

Why is the renaturalization of Nida River so important?

Naturalna Nida Why is the renaturation of the Nida River so important

Renaturalization is the process of restoring rivers and their valleys to their natural state, both hydrologically and ecologically.