Finland dismantles Joutsenkoski dam to restore fish migration on Urpalanjoki

The Southeast Finland ELY Centre will partially dismantle the Joutsenkoski dam and construct a natural fishway, opening the Urpalanjoki river to sea trout and salmon migration. Work starts within a year, marking a shift toward ecological restoration in border-area waterways. The move is part of broader regional efforts to revive migratory fish populations, though full ecological impact remains to be seen.

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