The LIFE CONNECTS project takes actions to improve ecosystem functions and ecosystem services in seven rivers in southern Sweden benefiting humans, biodiversity and sustainable water use. We achieve this by improving connectivity through the removal of barriers, the creation of fish passages, and the restoration of degraded river habitats. Around 600 km of river in 7 catchment areas will be improved. The rivers support several species and their habitats. Target species are Atlantic salmon and two of the most threatened mussel species in Europe; freshwater pearl mussel and thick-shelled river mussel. Add Content...

Project website: www.lifeconnects.se

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