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Lielupe

Lielupe basin 119 km0/1 completed

The Lielupe is significantly affected by agricultural runoff and polder systems. Project activities on this river focus on reducing the pressures caused by polders.

Planned activities

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Construction of controlled drainage and sedimentation basin

Kontrolētas drenāžas sistēmas un sedimentācijas baseina izbūve polderu radītās slodzes mazināšanai.

Lielupe is significantly affected by agricultural runoff and polder systems. Project activities in this river focus on reducing the impact of polders.

Key planned activities in Lielupe, Kalnciema polder

  • Detailed impact assessment
  • Construction of controlled drainage and sedimentation basin
  • Nutrient reduction measures
  • Agricultural runoff impact monitoring

Protected species and habitats

Key environmental challenges:

  • Eutrophication from agricultural runoff
  • Polder system impacts
  • Water quality deterioration

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Learn more about the project

LIFE RiverFlow restores Latvia's river ecosystems — removing barriers, reconnecting fragmented rivers and building nature-friendly fish passages so rivers can flow freely again.