Who issued the appeal for watering animals at Musapstan?

The appeal was issued by city councilor Blanka Klasić from the DOMiNO party.

Who all responded to Councilor Klasić's appeal?

Mayor Šime Erlić and Head of Department Segarić responded, and the Hunting Society 'Diana' went into the field with support from Croatian Forests.

At which locations do hunters take care of watering holes for game?

Besides at Musapstan, members of the Hunting Society 'Diana' regularly visit and fill watering holes in hunting grounds such as Blatski gaj, Novigrad, and Škabrnja.

What proposal does Councilor Klasić have for further help to animals?

She proposes placing water containers for birds on the roofs of public buildings, following the example of Kvarner, and invites citizens to leave saucers of water.

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Water Secured for Wildlife in Musapstan Park-Forest

L.M. · 07. 08. 2026. | 2 min

City Councilor Blanka Klasić Satisfied with Swift Action by the City of Zadar, the County, and the 'Diana' Hunting Society Who Responded to Her Call.

Summary

City councilor Blanka Klasić issued an appeal for urgent provision of water for wildlife at Musapstan.
Mayor Erlić and Head of Department Segarić reacted immediately, and hunters from the Hunting Society 'Diana' filled the watering holes and puddles.
The operation is part of regular care for habitats by hunters, and the councilor proposes placing water containers for birds, following the example of Kvarner.

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Due to the prolonged heatwave and lack of rainfall, natural water sources in the Musapstan park-forest have begun to dry up, leaving wild animals without the basic conditions for survival. In response to the appeal by city councilor Blanka Klasić from the DOMiNO party, the relevant services and hunters reacted almost immediately.

Rapid On-the-Ground Response

Councilor Klasić sent an appeal to the City of Zadar and Zadar County a few days ago, and already yesterday, members of the 'Diana' Hunting Society went into the field. They supplied watering points and natural puddles with water, providing the animals in Musapstan with much-needed hydration.

"I am glad that the appeal met with a swift response. Mayor Šime Erlić and department head Segarić immediately got back to me and informed me that concrete actions were underway. The 'Diana' Hunting Society went into the field and filled the watering points and natural puddles, which is extremely important for wild animals during these prolonged heatwaves," Klasić stated for Antena Zadar.

Hunters' Regular Care for Habitats

The operation in Musapstan is part of the broader activities of the 'Diana' Hunting Society. As reported by eZadar, members of this association, with the support of Croatian Forests, have been regularly visiting and filling watering points at several locations in recent days. In addition to Zadar, they are taking care of water sources for game in hunting grounds such as Blatski gaj, Novigrad, and Škabrnja, with the aim of protecting animals and their habitats during the summer droughts.

Proposal for an Additional Step

Satisfied with the swift response, Councilor Klasić also proposes additional measures. She referred to the practice in the Kvarner region, where utility companies place containers of water for birds on the roofs of public buildings during extreme heat.

"I believe that such a simple and useful practice can be applied in Zadar as well. I also take this opportunity to call on citizens to leave a saucer of fresh water for birds wherever possible. To some, it may be a small gesture, but to an animal in these temperatures, it can mean a great deal. Caring for animals and nature is not a matter of politics, but of responsibility and humanity," Klasić concluded.