River work to help critically endangered eels
A £50,000 project is underway to dismantle a redundant weir at Glinger Burn near Longtown to aid the migration of critically endangered European eels and other fish. The European eel population has declined by 90% in the last 30 years, and the weir posed a significant barrier during low river flow. The work, funded by the Environment Agency, will replace the weir with natural step pools to improve fish passage and habitat. This initiative is part of broader conservation efforts to support river ecosystems and at-risk species.
A £50,000 project is dismantling a redundant weir in Cumbria to help critically endangered European eels and other fish move more easily up and down the river.
The work addresses a 90% decline in eel numbers over 30 years and aims to improve river habitats, benefiting multiple species and supporting broader conservation efforts.
This project shows how targeted environmental work can restore ecosystems, offering hope for species recovery and inspiring similar efforts across the country.
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