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Mazā Jugla

Daugava basin 48 km0/2 completed

Mazā Jugla is a river with more than 20 fish species where river lamprey migration is significant, but problems are caused by HPPs and road crossings, as well as regulations and polders.

Planned activities

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ObstaclesIn progress

Removal of small barriers (at least 3 locations)

Nelieli šķēršļi tiks likvidēti vismaz 3 vietās, lai atjaunotu zivju un ūdens organismu brīvu pārvietošanos.

ObstaclesNot started

Building fish migration route

Mazā Jugla is a river with more than 20 fish species, where river lamprey migration is significant, but problems are caused by HPPs and road crossings, as well as regulations and polders.

Key planned activities

  • Removal of small barriers in at least 3 locations
  • Restoration of river lamprey migration routes

Protected species and habitats

Key protected species:

  • River lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis)
  • More than 20 fish species

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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.