In August, a comprehensive survey of fish stocks was conducted in the restored floodplain waters. “The initial results are promising,” says Klaus Markgraf-Maué, project manager and board member of the NABU-Naturschutzstation Niederrhein. “We observed high fish densities, indicating that the measures are effective. Now, it’s important to continue monitoring and optimizing the development of these habitats.” This success assessment is being carried out by experts from Limnoplan, who record, count, and measure the fish by species. “The data gathered provides valuable insights into the role of these waters in the fish life cycle and will help us tailor future measures even more effectively,” adds Markgraf-Maué.
