Now the Görarp dam has been removed – 30 kilometers of free fish migration
Parts of the over 90-year-old Görarp Dam in the River Råån have now been removed, making around 30 kilometers of river accessible…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…