LIFE MINNOW: partnering to preserve fish and rivers

Get the inside scoop on the project, as a commitment to safeguarding fish and rivers!

Quizzes, simulations and discussion help participants step into the shoes of technicians and volunteers, tackling real-life challenges as fas as conservation is concerned.

A chance to engage with experts and walk off with practical skills needed to safeguard our rivers.

What is the project for?

LIFE MINNOW aims at preventing the declining of six endangered freshwater fish species in the northern basin of the Po River, in Piedmont.

Here are the main measures:

✔ Restoring river connectivity on 122 km of waterways by removing barriers to fish passage.
✔ Habitat improvement in 13 strategic areas.
✔ Restocking five species by fish breeding.
✔ Monitoring invasive alien species on 440 km of rivers within Natura 2000 sites.
✔ Sustainable reuse of allochthonous biomass in partnership with an animal nutrition company.
✔ Engaging citizens, students and fishermen in Citizen Science projects.

The project also provides:

• drafting of conservation measures;
• guidelines for river continuity;
• best practice to be shared at international level (Italy, Spain and France).

Intended for: the general public

Duration: approximately one hour and a half

Cost: free

Booking required