Removal of the obsolete Jeppeshoka dam to restore river connectivity in the Mieån River, Sweden.
The Mieån River in Blekinge, southern Sweden, is an important watercourse supporting trout and the endangered freshwater pearl mussel.
The Jeppeshoka dam is an obsolete former sawmill dam that fragments the river. With the removal of the dam, both upstream and downstream habitats will be connected to strengthen the populations of the freshwater pearl mussel and its host fish, the brown trout.
| Project status | Live |
|---|---|
| Project type | Dam removal: demolition |
| Country | Sweden |
| River | Mieån River |
| Removal timeline | October 2027 |
| Km to be opened | 1.5 km |
| Focal species | Trout and freshwater pearl mussel |
| Organisation | Sportfiskarna (Swedish Anglers Association) |
| Website | improveaquaticlife.se |
The project will remove the remaining dam structure at Jeppeshoka, restoring free-flowing conditions for fish and other aquatic organisms. Although the dam gates have been opened, the remaining spillway still blocks fish migration.
Removing the structure will restore natural river processes, improve connectivity, and contribute to broader catchment restoration efforts underway in the Mieån River.
The project will improve habitat for trout and freshwater pearl mussels, increase ecological connectivity, and contribute to the long-term restoration of the Mieån River. Monitoring will include electrofishing before and after the removal, together with project documentation using drone footage and time-lapse photography.
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