Parts of the over 90-year-old Görarp Dam in the River Råån have now been removed, making around 30 kilometers of river accessible to fish and other aquatic animals. The demolition restores the natural flow of the River Råån, which will strengthen the stocks of trout, among others, but also benefit weaker species such as river lamprey.
Free flow in Stockån – SVT on site when the connectivity is restored
In Stockån, a tributary of River Ätran, parts of an old mill dam are being demolished to restore free migration routes for salmon and other species. This is part of the Improve Aquatic LIFE project, which aims to improve the Ätrans water system and strengthen biodiversity. SVT visited and reported from the project.
Total stopp for recreational fishing for eels in River Rönne å
From May 1, all recreational fishing for eel is prohibited in River Rönne å. The ban applies to the entire stretch from Ringsjöarna down to the mouth of the sea at Ängelholm.
Camera captures Sweden’s most endangered fish species
The sea lamprey is critically endangered and at risk of extinction in Sweden. The Improve Aquatic LIFE project has a particular focus on the species. Via a fish counter in River Ätran, two sea lampreys recently passed by and were caught by the underwater camera.
The interaction between sea trout and eelgrass under the microscope
Hakefjorden: The interaction between sea trout and eelgrass will be scrutinized as researchers from the University of Gothenburg, SLU and 8+Fjordar are in the starting blocks of a new Improve project.
Restored stream at Okome mill
The dam and the migration barrier at Okome Mill in Stockån, a tributary of Högvadsån, is about to disappear. The first step of the project is to lower the dam, which is currently underway. The dam will then be dismantled so that fish can migrate past.
River Råån soon free of migration barriers – listen to the radio report
Görarpsdammen is currently being lowered, which is the initial part of eliminating the last migration barrier in Skåne River Råån. Anna Olsson from the City of Helsingborg met with radio P4 Malmöhus where she explained the positive effects the measure has for the ecosystem.
Lowering of the Görarp dam in River Råån has been initiated
The lowering of the Görarp Dam is currently underway in River Råån. The lowering is the first stage before the dam foundation is dismantled so that all fish species can pass through the dam. The action is one of the first to be implemented in Improve Aquatic LIFE.
Artificial reefs in inner Bråviken
Efforts to improve marine habitats in Östergötland has now gained momentum. Last week, artificial reefs were placed in inner Bråviken to support predatory fish and enhance ecosystem conditions.
Europe’s largest aquatic restoration project has begun
The new improveaquaticlife.se website follows Europe’s largest water conservation project. The first action has already been taken – a 200-ton concrete culvert has been removed to restore the natural flow of the Pjältån river.