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A large number of obstructions to fish passage on rivers in Poland have a harmful effect on the ecological wellbeing of the native migratory fish populations, which have declined considerably in the last decades as they cannot reach their spawning grounds. River''s regulation destroyed also many important plant habitats. A lack of knowledge and will in the local society makes nature protection difficult. This project applies to the Plan of Conservation Tasks for the Natura 2000 river area PLH120093.
We plan to unblock 3 water steps on 2 streams, by applying gravel into the stream beds. Elevated water level will open migration corridors to the spawning grounds for protected fish species and positively influence protected plant habitats. The project will also foster ecological education by arranging 100 workshops for children, a conference, a festival to celebrate World Fish Migration Day, and a knowledge competition on the Facebook fan page. Approximately 12100 printed brochures will also be produced as well as a translation of the book “From sea to source”, diaporama about Raba river.
Four protected fish species, two protected plant species, four protected plant habitats, close to 300 hectares of river ecosystem, and 20480 people will benefit from this project. Main beneficiaries are primary school students from the area of 6 communes and 3 cities located on the premises of Natura 2000 river area PLH120993, but also adult residents.