Dry

The Sucha Stream, a right tributary of the Szprotawa River, is located in the Szprotawa municipality in the Lubusz Voivodeship. This fourth-order watercourse, approximately 15 km long, originates in the wetlands between the villages of Borowina and Siecieborzyce. Along its course, the stream flows through several localities, including Długie and Sucha Dolna, and crosses the provincial road No. 297. In 2019, by a resolution of the Szprotawa Town Council, sections of the stream within the municipality were placed under legal protection, establishing the "Sucha Stream" Nature and Landscape Complex. The fauna of the Sucha Stream is rich and includes rare bird species such as the black stork and the grey wagtail, as well as steep banks that serve as a breeding ground for kingfishers. The stream's waters are a habitat for otters and Eurasian water shrews, as well as rare fish species like the white-finned gudgeon and the weatherfish. The stream is also home to protected amphibians. The etymology of the stream's name, given after 1945, likely references its German name "Zauche Graben," suggesting a connection to the term "ditch." There is speculation that the stream may have been named "Sucha" (meaning "dry") due to periodic drying, though this is not certain. In Germany's Spreewald region, there was an old local name "Alt Zauche," derived from the Lower Sorbian language. Between 2020 and 2021, a 4 km-long nature and forest trail was created to highlight the region's natural values. It starts at the kayak harbor in Wiechlice and ends at the stream. Along the route, various features can be found, such as a small hydroelectric plant, a beech ravine, historic stone signposts, and avenues of old trees, creating an interesting blend of architecture and nature. The trail is marked with a green beaver on a white background, and its designers were Maciej Boryna and Jan Ryszawy.