The measures of the Lohi Iijoki 2 project include, for example, a smolt monitoring study in Livojoki/Iijoki rivers, underwater camera monitoring of smolts at Haapakoski downstream bypass, the development of the downstream bypass, trap and transport of salmon and trout and the stockings of juvenile salmon and trout.
The project is implemented by PVO-Vesivoima Oy, the Lapland ELY Centre, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ii, Oulu, Pudasjärvi, Taivalkoski, Kuusamo, the Council of Oulu Region, the Iijoki fisheries management organisation, Metsähallitus, Voimalohi Oy, the Northern Ostrobothnia ELY Centre and the Natural Resources Institute Finland. The project is managed by the Council of of Oulu Region. In addition, the Natural Resources Institute Finland participates in smolt monitoring studies with separate project funding from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
The project has received funding from the NOUSU programme of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
Duration: 9.1.2024-31.10.2027
Budget: EUR 914 000
Administrator: Council of Oulu Region
Further information:
Mirko Laakkonen, Project Manager
Tel. 040 685 4036
mirko.laakkonen(at)pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi
Video link (YouTube): Smolt monitoring studies in Livojoki and Iijoki
Publication: Stocking programme of juveniles of salmon and trout
