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environment14 days ago•5 min saved

Chalk River Restoration in Hertfordshire Aims to Safeguard Brown Trout Spawning

A conservation project has completed the installation of large wood features on the River Hiz in Hertfordshire to protect a critical brown trout spawning site. The initiative, funded by the Environment Agency, aims to improve water flow and create sheltered areas for fish. This effort follows a previous seven-year restoration of the River Ash and highlights the urgent need to preserve England's rare chalk rivers, of which only 14% currently have good ecological status.

via BBC|

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environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Mine Pollution Genetically Isolates River Trout, Study Finds"

A study by the universities of Exeter and Cardiff reveals that brown trout in metal-polluted rivers across the British Isles are genetically isolated from other trout populations. This isolation, driven by the ability to tolerate toxic metals, has led to reduced genetic diversity, making these trout more vulnerable to future environmental changes. The research highlights the need to reduce mine water wash-out and remove physical barriers in rivers to mitigate genetic isolation.

via Phys.org|

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