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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.

Flood Protection: What Are the Most Effective Ways to Prevent Floods?

Widok z lotu ptaka na jaz na rzece Nida oraz tereny doliny rzecznej

Floods are among the most destructive natural phenomena. With climate change and building in river valleys, they are becoming increasingly frequent. Therefore, it’s worth approaching this issue holistically, implementing both technology-based and nature-based measures. This supports the natural environment’s ability to store water and slow its runoff.

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.

The Natural Nida Project has begun

graphics for the NN website about the project

We are launching the project “Restoring Biodiversity in the Nida River Valley by Rebuilding Ecological Corridors and Increasing Soil Retention.” The project’s primary goal is to educate the public and promote ecological initiatives that support nature conservation and promote sustainable environmental management.