On 31 March 2025, DANSER partners took part in the opening of the Green Hatchery in Jagodno, near Velika Gorica, Croatia, an initiative supporting freshwater ecosystem restoration and sustainable fish conservation.
The event brought together research institutions, public authorities, local stakeholders and environmental organisations to exchange knowledge and discuss approaches to biodiversity conservation, integrated water management and river basin restoration.
DANSER was presented alongside other EU-funded initiatives working towards healthier and more resilient freshwater ecosystems. The discussions highlighted the importance of combining scientific knowledge, local expertise and stakeholder cooperation to address environmental pressures across the Danube River Basin.
The event also provided an opportunity to strengthen connections between DANSER and regional stakeholders, promote synergies with other European initiatives and raise awareness of nature-based solutions, sustainable sediment management and integrated river basin management.
The Green Hatchery stands as a practical example of how research, environmental management and local engagement can come together to support long-term ecological restoration and the objectives of the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters”.
