Protecting and restoring ecological connectivity in the Mura-Drava-Danube river corridor through cross-sectoral cooperation - fish study
Abstract
Mura, Drava and Danube (MDD) form the lifeline of one of the most valuable river corridors in the Danube Basin. However, connectivity within the corridor is reduced due to human-made changes to rivers and their natural processes. LifelineMDD addresses the insufficient knowledge base and transboundary cross-sectoral cooperation and aims to improve connectivity and biodiversity within the MDD river corridor by restoration of natural river dynamics. The Fish population status report is the result of the fish sampling performed by BOKU (being the only Partner with the relevant experience and adequate equipment) in at least eight river sections. However, other Partners and target groups will be invited to join the sampling for experience exchange. The report will contain the results of the sampling and analyse the status quo of the fish populations according to species distribution, abundance, and age distribution. It will contain a comparison of the status quo with targets for the river types according to the Water Framework Directive, and draw conclusions on potential deficits and threats for naturally occurring fish species, especially in connection with connectivity issues. Finally, it will contain recommendations for protection and restoration measures to improve the status of the fish fauna in the MDD region. The report is a scientific report, not targeted to the general public but to professional stakeholders.
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Project staff
Günther Unfer
Dipl.-Ing. Dr.nat.techn. Günther Unfer
guenther.unfer@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-81213
Project Leader
25.05.2022 - 31.12.2022
Project Staff
01.07.2020 - 24.05.2022
Thomas Ernst Karl Bauer
Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Ernst Karl Bauer
thomas-ernst.bauer@boku.ac.at
Project Staff
01.07.2020 - 31.12.2022
Thomas Kaufmann
Dipl.-Ing. Dr.nat.techn. Thomas Kaufmann
thomas.kaufmann@boku.ac.at
Project Staff
01.07.2020 - 31.12.2022
Paul Meulenbroek
Dr. Paul Meulenbroek MSc.
paul.meulenbroek@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-81228
Project Staff
01.07.2020 - 31.12.2022
Stefan Schmutz
Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.nat.techn. Stefan Schmutz
stefan.schmutz@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-81202
Project Staff
01.07.2020 - 31.12.2022