Gwangju City Releases 250,000 Freshwater Snail Larvae and Fry into Major Streams to Accelerate Ecosystem Restoration

Gwangju City Holds 16th Freshwater Snail Larvae and Fry Release Event

Gwangju City in Gyeonggi Province held the "16th Freshwater Snail Larvae and Fry Release Event" at Cheongseok Park on the 24th to restore a healthy natural ecosystem and create water resources.

Mayor Bang Se-hwan of Gwangju is holding the "16th Freshwater Snail Larvae and Juvenile Fish Release Event" on the 24th at Cheongseok Park to restore a healthy natural ecosystem and create water resources. Provided by Gyeonggi Gwangju City

The event was organized by the Gwangju City branch of the Korea Nature Conservation Central Association, Gyeonggi Eastern District. Over 50 participants, including Mayor Bang Se-hwan, City Council Chair Heo Kyung-haeng, provincial and city council members, the Gyeongan Stream Citizens' Solidarity, and the Gwangju City Sustainable Development Council, gathered to share the significance of restoring the river ecosystem.

The city has continuously released freshwater snail larvae and fry, which has proven highly effective in purifying water quality and improving the ecological environment by removing organic sediment and algae from the rivers.

This year, the release involved 250,000 freshwater snail larvae and 2,000 fry of mudfish and striped bitterling in major streams, including Gyeongan Stream, Jeongam Stream, Gonjiam Stream, Mokhyeon Stream, and Habeon Stream.

Mayor Bang Se-hwan stated, "I hope this release will further spread ecological restoration activities in which citizens directly participate. I also expect that the released freshwater snails and fry will contribute to restoring the river ecosystems and purifying the water quality in Gwangju's streams, allowing all citizens to enjoy a clean and clear natural environment."

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