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Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić Elementary School in Virovitica

Ana Marija Matić, Jasna Razlog-Grlica, Danijela Žarković

The town of Virovitica developed along the Ođenica creek, which is a right confluent of the Drava river. It comes down from the mountain Bilogora and passes through our small town ...

Ođenica stream, March, 2021

To our great regret, we often find plastic bags around the stream and our hardworking students pick them up! :)

    • Why do you like to observe the water body you selected or collect data there?

    Because it is extremely important to monitor the condition of the stream and increasingly frequent urban changes, and also because we grew up with this stream.

    • What is the importance of the water body for environment and community?

    In terms of the number of species, Ođenica, compared to other real natural waters, is not so rich, but if compared to other habitats in the city, it represents a wealth for the city and significantly affects the diversity of species in the city of Virovitica.

Over the last five years, part of the banks of the stream have been covered with stone. In areas such as this, a decrease in the number of animal species has been observed. More sensitive species eventually disappear and move to other parts of the Ođenica. Urban planning is carrying on today.

Ođenica stream, March, 2021

To our great regret, we often find plastic bags around the stream and our hardworking students pick them up! :)

Over the last five years, part of the banks of the stream have been covered with stone. In areas such as this, a decrease in the number of animal species has been observed. More sensitive species eventually disappear and move to other parts of the Ođenica. Urban planning is carrying on today.