Lonjsko polje, Zagreb, June 19th, 2013 - In the eve of Croatia’s accession to the European Union, WWF prepares a “welcome present” to the public: The hidden treasure of Croatia’s stunning river landscapes for all to see. Today, a four-weeks-campaign highlighting the rivers’ unique and endangered habitats and species is being launched. Various activities like exhibitions, concerts, camps, lectures and workshops will take place on the Danube, Drava, Mura, Sava, Zrmanja, Neretva and Ombla – the “Seven river wonders of Croatia”. WWF and its partner NGOs like Green Osijek, the Croatian Society for Bird and Nature Protection, and the Drava League chose them as representatives of Croatia’s stunning river network.

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