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Example of integrated use of surface and groundwater resources in irrigation in Croatia

Irrigation in Croatia was until recently a neglected measure in food production, especially in continental part of the country. Development of drainage system in the last fifty years was more important due to the problems caused by floods and excess water in the fields. In the last decade the hydrological regime has been changed and drought events became as frequent as flood events, causing even more damage. Future development of agriculture in the northern counties of Croatia depends on the introduction of new, profitable crops which imply irrigation as an essential factor of future social and economic growth. The first step in the implementation of irrigation was the development of National Irrigation Master Plan as a framework for future activities. According to the recommendations of the National Master Plan all counties have created County Irrigation Plans considering local natural conditions, social and economic background. This paper is going to present how is that process of integrated water resources management developing in the continental part of Croatia on the example of Osijek County Irrigation Plan located in the Danube river basin.

irrigation plan; water resources; integrated water management; environment

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