In the Iijoki migratory fish project 2020-2022, Finland's first smolt downmigration route was built in Haapakoski, Iijoki. The information on the functioning of the Haapakoski smolt downmigration route can be utilised not only in Iijoki but also in other built-up aids both in Finland and abroad.
The measures of the Iijoki migratory fish project 2020-2022 were: Construction of the Haapakoski smolt migration channel and catching device, modification of the smolt control structure, monitoring of smolts, over-transfers of smolts, restocking of small juveniles, monitoring of the performance of restocking in cooperation in cooperation with electro-test fishing and promotion of the construction of the Raasaka power plant dam fish road.
The project was funded by PVO-Vesivoima Oy, the Lapland Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ii, Oulu, Pudasjärvi, Taivalkoski, Kuusamo, the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia and the Iijoki fishing area. In addition, Metsähallitus and the North Ostrobothnia Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment participated in the project as official work. Natural Resources Institute Finland was also involved in the implementation of the project. The project is coordinated by the Regional Council of Northern Ostrobothnia.
The project received funding from the NOUSU programme of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The programme improves the living conditions of migratory fish and aims to restore the natural reproduction of migratory fish stocks in Finland's current waters.
Duration: 15.6.2020-31.10.2022
Budget: Approx. €2.25 million
Administrator: Council of Oulu Region
Further information:
Mirko Laakkonen, Project Manager
Tel. 040 685 4036
mirko.laakkonen(at)pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi
Press releases published in the project
YouTube video: Downhill migration route of smolts in Haapakoski, Iijoki
YouTube video: Electric trial fishing for salmon and trout in Iijoki
