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One and probably the most important goal of the project- re-opening of the oxbow lakes is achieved. When the job was done at the Kupu oxbow lake on 30. 09. the two years intense work is finished successfully. Totally is re-opened the connection between main river and 10 oxbow lakes with about 15 km of total lengt of very valuable habitat at Alam-Pedja Natura 2000 area. Fishes can now freely look for the best environment for them following the natural conditions. Emajõgi river and oxbow lakes, november 2011 Re-opening of the oxbow lakes completed!

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Re-opening of the oxbow lakes completed!

One and probably the most important goal of the project- re-opening of the oxbow lakes is achieved. When the job was done at the Kupu oxbow lake on 30.09. the two years intense work is finished successfully. Totally is re-opened the connection between main river and 10 oxbow lakes with about 15 km of total lengt of very valuable habitat at Alam-Pedja Natura 2000 area. Fishes can now freely look for the best environment for them following the natural conditions.

Emajõgi river and oxbow lakes, november 2011

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Re-opening of the oxbow

Emajõgi river and oxbow lakes, november 2011 One and probably the most important goal of the project- re-opening of the oxbow lakes is achieved. When the job was done at the Kupu oxbow lake on 30.09. the two years intense work is finished successfully. Totally is re-opened the connection between main river and 10 oxbow lakes with about 15 km of total lengt of very valuable habitat at Alam-Pedja Natura 2000 area. Fishes can now freely look for the best environment for them following the natural conditions.

Re-opening of the oxbow lakes completed!

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