Country’s Largest Fish Pass Officially Opened in Nottinghamshire
November 08, 2024
The UK’s largest fish pass has been officially opened on the River Trent, near Nottingham. The pass, which is over 500 meters long and 4 meters wide, will allow fish to move freely up and downstream, improving their chances of survival and reproduction.
The fish pass was built as part of a major £20 million project to improve the River Trent for fish and other wildlife. The project has also included the creation of new spawning grounds and the installation of a fish screen to prevent fish from being drawn into a nearby power station.
The fish pass was officially opened by the Environment Secretary, George Eustice, who said: “This is a major milestone in our efforts to improve the River Trent for fish and other wildlife. The fish pass will allow fish to move freely up and downstream, improving their chances of survival and reproduction. This is a huge step forward for the river and for the environment.”
The River Trent is one of the most important rivers in the UK for fish, supporting a wide variety of species, including salmon, trout, and sea trout. However, the river has been heavily impacted by human activity, including pollution, overfishing, and the construction of barriers such as weirs and dams.
The new fish pass will help to address these impacts by allowing fish to move freely up and downstream. This will improve their chances of survival and reproduction, and will help to restore the River Trent to its former glory.
The fish pass is just one of a number of measures that are being taken to improve the River Trent for fish and other wildlife. Other measures include:
- The creation of new spawning grounds
- The installation of a fish screen to prevent fish from being drawn into a nearby power station
- The planting of trees to provide shade and shelter for fish
- The reduction of pollution
These measures are all part of the government’s commitment to improving the environment and protecting our natural heritage.
Country’s largest fish pass officially opened in Nottinghamshire
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