The project was implemented in 2009 by the Russenski Lom Nature Park Directorate, Club „Friends of Russenski Lom” and WWF with the support of the Ministry of Culture and was funded by WWF and the German Federal Ecological Foundation DBU The main issues are the following: •In the mid 20th century most of the lower flow of Russenski Lom River was fully diverted;•High water floods the road;•When water overflows the dike it can no longer go back into the river;•The flood in 2006 washed away the bridge and the alcoves on the island once again;•In this case, the water itself suggested the solution to the problem;•It is the first example in Bulgaria for application of the principle “more space for the river – more safety for people”, proven yet in mid 20th century.