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An aerial photograph taken on May 6, 2021, shows the Vjosa River, near the city of Tepelena. The Vjosa River in Albania is one of the last remaining wild rivers in Europe with a rich and diverse habitat. AFP pic
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ANËVJOSË (Albania), May 14 Cutting into craggy mountains, meandering through plains and eventually hitting Albania’s shimmering Adriatic, the Vjosa river’s untouched landscapes are a national treasure, but one that is under imminent threat.
Activists feel that time is running out to save what they call Europe’s last major “wild river” one whose course is unaltered by industry, cities or dams recruiting A-listers like Leonardo DiCaprio to their cause.
Undammed, undimmed: The battle over a unique European river
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14/05/2021 - 09:24 Activists fear time is running out to save what they call Europe s last major wild river Gent SHKULLAKU AFP 4 min
Anëvjosë (Albania) (AFP)
Cutting into craggy mountains, meandering through plains and eventually hitting Albania s shimmering Adriatic, the Vjosa river s untouched landscapes are a national treasure, but one that is under imminent threat.
Activists feel that time is running out to save what they call Europe s last major wild river one whose course is unaltered by industry, cities or dams recruiting A-listers like Leonardo DiCaprio to their cause.
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Europe’s largest wild river outside of Russia is facing its greatest threat yet. The situation surrounding the Vjosa mainly comes down to political unrest and opportunistic greed that could destroy the river as we know it.
Ahead of the upcoming Albanian parliamentary elections, citizens, activists, and conservationists are demanding political support for the establishment of Europe’s first wild river national park, as they seek to protect this river forever.
Patagonia has taken action with the launch of Vjosa Forever. This new documentary short film asks people everywhere to help join the fight in preserving the future of the Vjosa.