Free-flowing waters in the creek of Hunserödsbäcken will benefit naturally occurring species of the Rönne å river system.
The current dam presents a definitive barrier to all aquatic species in the Hunserödsbäcken. Since the creek outlet to the main river (Rönne å) is located only about 14 km upstream from the sea, the creek provides a highly valuable habitat for sea-freshwater migrating species such as salmon, sea-run brown trout, European eel (CR), and sea-migrating lamprey (EN). The dam removal is also a prerequisite for the watershed to achieve good ecological status.
| Project status | Live |
|---|---|
| Project type | Dam removal: demolition |
| Country | Sweden |
| River | Creek of Hunserödsbäcken, part of Rönne å river system |
| Removal date | Summer 2025 |
| Km to be opened | 9 km |
| Focal species | Sea trout, salmon |
| Organisation | Sportfiskarna (Swedish Anglers Association) |
| Website | Sportfiskarna |
The dam removal of Hunseröd in the creek of Hunserödsbäcken is an important step towards free-flowing waters in the whole of the Rönne å river system. Every dam removal in tributaries of the Rönne å River will benefit important species such as salmon, sea trout and sea lamprey (which is almost extinct in Sweden). In Rönne å River, which is part of the LIFE-project LIFE Connects, three larger dam removals will happen hopefully in 2025. Every dam removal in the Rönne å river system will benefit biodiversity, both in the river system and in the sea.
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