Visiting the “Frieira” hydropower dam
Last Friday, we visited the Frieira hydropower plant to learn about its fish ladder, facilitating migratory fish conservation. Naturgy showcased operations, while discussions included dam removal efforts to enhance river connectivity and ecology.
Keep readingPassability Expert Workshop
The two-day expert workshop on barrier passability for freshwater fish in Vigo gathered specialists to define passability, discuss influencing factors, and assess barrier scores from photos. Key insights included varying definitions, the impact…
Keep reading“El juego del salmón” at G-Night 2025
Last Friday our team presented “El Juego del Salmón” to children and families who attended the yearly G-Night (European Night of Researchers) in Vigo. Along the evening, many games were played but very…
Keep readingStart of the Barrier Impact Assessments!
For a few weeks now, we have been sampling barriers to free flow in rivers nearby to determine their impacts on river connectivity, trying to descifer how low-head barriers like weirs, culverts, fords…
Keep readingUpcoming: Expert Workshop on Barrier Passability
The Free Flow Lab will host a workshop on freshwater fish barrier passability in Vigo, Spain, on October 14-15, 2025. It aims to prioritize barrier removals for effective conservation of migratory fish.
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