Exploring new potential
Posjet rijeci Dretulji – Mozemo li joj vratiti ribolovni zivot?
Rijeka Dretulja, smjestena u Ogulinsko-plascanskoj dolini na granici Like i Gorskog kotara, jedinstvena je ponornica koja dobiva vodu od rijeka Jaruge i Stajnice. Njene obale obiluju vlaznim stanistima poput trscaka i cretova, sto je cini vaznim ekoloskim podrucjem s bogatom bioraznoloscu.
Tijekom godina, Dretulja se suocavala s problemima poput nakupljanja naplavina i prekomjernog raslinja u koritu, sto je utjecalo na njen prirodni tok i ekosustav. Planovi za ocuvanje rijeke ukljucuju ciscenje korita i mjere za odrzavanje njezine ekoloske ravnoteze. Unatoc tim izazovima, Dretulja i dalje ostaje jedna od najciscih rijeka u Hrvatskoj, sto omogucava aktivnosti poput sportskog ribolova.
Nas posjet rijeci Dretulji bio je inspirativan – njezina netaknuta priroda i ekoloska vrijednost pruzaju nadu da bi se, uz odgovarajuce mjere, ribolovni zivot mogao revitalizirati. Odrzavanje rijeke, edukacija lokalne zajednice i promicanje odrzivih praksi kljucni su koraci u tom smjeru.
Vjerujemo da zajednickim naporima mozemo osigurati da Dretulja ponovno postane bogato staniste za riblji svijet, pruzajuci uzitak ribolovcima i ljubiteljima prirode.
Visit to the Dretulja River – Can We Revitalize Its Fishing Life?
The Dretulja River, located in the Ogulin-Plascanska Valley on the border of Lika and Gorski Kotar, is a unique sinkhole river that receives water from the Jaruga and Stajnica rivers. Its banks are rich in wetlands, such as reed beds and bogs, making it an important ecological area with diverse biodiversity.
Over the years, Dretulja has faced challenges, such as the accumulation of debris and excessive vegetation in its riverbed, which has affected its natural flow and ecosystem. Plans for the river's preservation include cleaning the riverbed and measures to maintain its ecological balance. Despite these challenges, Dretulja remains one of the cleanest rivers in Croatia, allowing for activities such as sport fishing.
Our visit to the Dretulja River was inspiring – its untouched nature and ecological value provide hope that, with the right measures, the fishing life can be revitalized. Maintaining the river, educating the local community, and promoting sustainable practices are key steps in this direction.
We believe that through joint efforts, we can ensure that Dretulja becomes a thriving habitat for fish again, offering enjoyment for anglers and nature lovers alike.