Gangwon Province Releases Fishery Resources into Urban Ecological Stream through First-Ever Public-Private Partnership in Korea

20,000 Carp and 200,000 Freshwater Snails Released into Yaksacheon and Gongjicheon in Chuncheon
Governor Jin Tae Kim: "Grateful to Civic Groups, Hoping This Becomes a Catalyst for Restoring Ecological Streams"

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Governor Jin Tae Kim) signed an agreement with the citizen ecological group "Gongjicheon People" and conducted a fishery resource release event on September 17 in front of the World Vision Chuncheon Comprehensive Social Welfare Center, where the Yaksacheon and Gongjicheon streams merge.

Kim Jin-tae, Governor of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (center), is signing an agreement with the citizen ecological group "Gongjicheon People" and conducting a fish resource release event in front of the World Vision Chuncheon Comprehensive Social Welfare Center, where Yaksacheon and Gongjicheon streams converge, on the 17th. Provided by Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province

More than 100 people attended the event, including Governor Jin Tae Kim, representatives from environmental and civic groups, children from local daycare centers, and citizens.

"Gongjicheon People" is a voluntary organization formed by members of Chuncheon Saramdeul, Chuncheon Environmental Movement Federation, and the Korea Ecological Conservation Network. The group aims to create a sustainable ecological city where people and nature coexist by conducting ecological research and conservation activities for Gongjicheon, which flows through downtown Chuncheon.

During the event, 20,000 carp-known for their strong environmental adaptability and water purification capabilities-and 200,000 freshwater snails were released. The province plans to verify the effectiveness and feasibility of the project by mass-producing and releasing aquatic species beneficial for improving inland water quality, while Gongjicheon People will be responsible for environmental cleanup and ecological monitoring.

The province expects that this agreement will help create and protect a healthy aquatic ecosystem in downtown Chuncheon. By establishing a clear division of roles and close cooperation with the citizen ecological group, the province aims to further enhance public trust in its administration.

Governor Jin Tae Kim stated, "Back in the 1970s, it was possible to catch mudfish and crucian carp in Gongjicheon. This release is a meaningful activity to protect the environment and purify water quality. I am grateful to the civic groups participating in this valuable initiative and hope it will serve as a catalyst for restoring our ecological streams."

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