How one person saved a river
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In 2022, millions of fish died in the Oder river. The reasons were mysterious at first. A year later, we see clearer - and we know how to help! Together with our partner @RewildingOderDelta, we’re building a lifeline for the struggling river ecosystem.
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Fun fact: In germany the ministry responsible for rivers is the (waitforit) transport ministry 😅 so the environmental ministry can't do much about this situation
If you live in the Oder delta in Poland, you know perfectly well what stands under "minig industry", "strong industrial lobby" etc. It's KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. - one of the world leading copper and silver ore mining companies in the world. Not only they have multiple mines in the Lower Silesia region in Poland near the Oder river, they have mines all around the world in Chile, Canada, USA, they also have 32% of shares owned by the National Tresury of Poland. They are UNTOUCHABLE here since it's one of the biggest Polish industries (if not the biggest), and they will get away with this unbeliveable ecological disaster that sterilized the Oder river.
While the political gridlock is super frustrating... It's encouraging to see impactful solutions and things that can be done outside of politics. Keep it up!
I am always careful about where my donations go so its nice to see that you have clearly stated in your FAQ that "91% of the funds are distributed based on the community's vote, and spent in four impact areas: forests, oceans, animals, and awareness."
I didn't expect THAT! Who would have thought that the simple act of reintroducing gravel to a riverbed could be like hitting the "reset" button for an entire ecosystem?! Thanks for showcasing what nature can do and giving it a helping hand. I am so proud to be a Planet Wild supporter!
when the government doesn't want to help, you go around them. Good job guys.
I never realized the connection between channelization and the loss of breeding grounds for fish in rivers - eye-opening! Thanks for the great work 💚
Uses of specific type of gravel to clean the river
Super interesting to see the ripple effects that the rewilding has on the entire ecosystem! Thanks for the work that you guys are doing! 🙏
This reminds me of a creek I played in as a kid. A church was on one border of the creek, and they HATED having the neighborhood kids always in it, somthey decided to do something about it. First, they ran a pipe of raw sewage into the creek. Their next step, which killed the creek, was after they repaved their parking lot, they dumped the waster directly into the creek. The result made the water go black and reeking, before it turned white and smelled even worse. First Assembly Of God in House Springs, Missouri utterly destroyed what was a healthy stream, all because they did not want kids in the creek.
Mining industry would have been my first guess too, i just wasn't aware that here in europe these are seemingly not regulated at all.
Another amazing mission, thank you!
This is why I hate giant corporations so much. They use their money to get away with crimes that the average man would face life in prison over.
Honestly, I am amazed by the ripple effects of rewilding showcased in this video. Thanks for giving this perspective on things and for all the work you do. I hope the community will grow and enable you to support bigger and bigger projects!
When I look at Planet Wild's videos, I just think to myself: How has this channel not blown up yet? So much quality, with yet another amazing mission that benefits nature. Continue your work!
People like Arthur deserve a special medal awarded at a special ceremony,
Thank you for your amazing mission❤ I grown up next to the Odra River and as a child I wasn't allowed even to tauch it as it was too polluted.. I hope one day that water will be clean again and nature will comeback to the river banks.. ❤
It’s much inspiring to see eco activists doing that, rather than blocking the roads or throwing paints on Mona Lisa. Very educational video
I know it’s not the most important part of your work, but still: I really enjoy the beauty you manage to capture in your videos. The landscapes, the wildlife, but also some of the close-ups you make. I feel that this visual feast reminds why conservation and rewilding efforts are so crucial! We definitely don’t want to loose this beauty!