Episode 9 - We were heading to Europe’s first major Wild River National Park but we had a few challenges along the way. Despite the weather, we headed back up into the mountains again too!
The story of Vjosa’s struggle to stay wild has been ongoing for well over a decade, it has been threatened by over 30 proposed dam projects which would flood some areas while leaving others dry. By becoming a National Park these dam projects have come to a halt. It marks a significant step towards the conservation and protection of this pristine river ecosystem a huge win for those working to protect it.
It was clear to us that Vjosa is much more than just a river that flows through these mountains and valleys. It’s the heart of this vast ecosystem which provides water, food and so much more to the people that live along her waters. The Vjosa story is a true testament to the power of people coming together for a common goal. We would never see rivers the same way after our time along the Vjosa. If you'd like to know more about us, Project Wild Earth, The Projects and how this all came about, click here: [ Ссылка ] For our journey, we are driving Jane, our INEOS Grenadier, and live in a Patriot X3 Trailer so we can travel off-road to remote locations and be off-grid for long periods of time.
Thank you for coming along on our journey!
Leah, Matt, Jack and Charlotte
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EuroNatur Foundation and Eco Albania started the "Save the blue heart of Europe" campaign in 2010. They formed a civil movement of local residents, over 700 international scientists, NGOs, and well known artists that jointly campaigned to protect the river
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Vjosa Explorer
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Europe’s First Wild River National Park | EP9
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