Although it is one of the most important river ecosystems in this part of Europe, the Una River still lacks adequate protection. Significant parts of its middle course in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as a smaller section flowing through Croatia, remain unprotected, increasing pressure on the entire Una basin. If the initiative to establish a cross-border national park is accepted, the situation could change.

Local communities and environmental NGOs are today celebrating the news that Croatian state authorities have ordered all construction on the Una River to be stopped immediately.

In a significant step forward for nature protection, the Croatian authorities announced yesterday that they are taking legal action against the construction of a dam on the Una River within a protected area of environmental importance.

River protectors from across Europe are linking arms with the community of the Una Spring in Croatia this Friday to protest the construction of an illegal dam at the source of this unique river, “The One”. Join the protest!