The Norwegian Environment Agency stops salmon fishing in several places in Norway – news Trøndelag – Local news, TV and radio

The Norwegian Environment Agency informs news. This is because they have received reports of very few salmon so far this year. The students are kept open in Nordland, Troms and Finnmark. – Now there is a risk of serious damage to the salmon stocks, and we therefore believe that we must take measures, says Director of the Norwegian Environment Agency, Ellen Hambro. Salmon fishing stops at midnight on Sunday night. In the first instance, the rivers will be closed indefinitely. These are the rivers that are closed in Østfold: Glomma m. Aagardselva. Agder: Tovdalselva, Otra, Mandalselva, Lygna Rogaland: Figgjo, Hjelmelandsåna, Nordelva (Åbøelva), Vikedalselva. Westland: Uskedalselva, Steinsdalselva, Oselva, Nærøydalselva, Sogndalselva, Daleelva, Gaula in Sunnfjorden, Nausta, Åelva and Ommedalselva, Gloppenelva, Strynselva, Hjalma. Møre and Romsdal: Austefjordelva, Korsbrekkelva, Rauma, Eira, Surna. Trøndelag: Orkla, Gaula, Nidelva, Stjørdalselva, Verdalselva, Steinkjerelva and Byaelva, Namsen. These rivers are closed for salmon and sea trout fishing from midnight until Sunday. – With a heavy heart – It is with a heavy heart that we stop salmon fishing. We know that summer salmon fishing is an important tradition and a great joy for many, but now every salmon simply counts. She says that it is their responsibility to ensure that there are enough baby salmon for next year, so that the stock can be continued. – It is crucial in order not to risk a long-term failure in the acceptance of salmon. Man-made impacts In a press release from the Norwegian Environment Agency, they indicate that impacts from salmon farming and climate change are the biggest threats to the Atlantic salmon. – Unfortunately, we must be prepared for the fact that climate change, in combination with other negative man-made influences, can lead to serious consequences for nature more and more often. Hambro says that this tightening in salmon fishing is an example of that. – Dramatic for many – We support the Environment Agency’s assessment, says Paal Mugaas in Norske Lakseelver. He says the situation is so dramatic that it is right to stop salmon fishing. – It is deeply tragic, but we are in a dire hour for the salmon and it is right to be cautious. Mugaas says that salmon fishing is economically important for many of their members. According to Mugaas, there is a turnover of approximately NOK 1.3 billion during three months of salmon fishing. – Many will experience a dramatic loss of income. Published 21.06.2024, at 16.44 Updated 21.06.2024, at 16.53



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