Projects funded by Bra Miljöval

Over the years, this fund has helped restore nature and create habitats for threatened species. Here are a few project examples:

Restoring tributaries to Lule River: Since 2014, Vattenfall has co-financed restoration of spawning grounds and riparian environments, benefitting grayling, trout, and freshwater pearl mussels. Major projects included Flarkån, Pärlälven, and Linabäcken.

LIV in lower river Dalälven: This project has been investigating potential for salmon and trout production and how to restore a natural reproduction of salmon and sea trout.

Floating island for black-throated diver in the Indalsälven: The project has built and deployed a floating island in the Indalsälven upstream of the hydropower plant Midskog.

Measures for Noble crayfish in Upperudsälven, Rävmarksälven and Älgemoälven: In the southwest of Sweden we have had two projects to improve the situation for the acutely endangered Noble Crayfish. During 2022, 7300 crayfish juvenile and 1–3 year old noble crayfish were reintroduction in these restored areas.

Reintroduction and restoration of habitats for freshwater pearl mussel: In 2022, a project began in Rolfsån with the goal to support the reintroduction of freshwater pearl mussels by infecting host fish with glochidia larvae in combination with restoring aquatic habitats.