Hechingen: Eisweiher is drained - fish death threatens again!

Hechingen: Eisweiher is drained - fish death threatens again!

in the Hechinger Eisweiher, which is to be drained in the second half of October, has been a serious problem with the water level and fish population for years. In the past, fish die, which caused the city administration to become active. In a recently published press release, it was announced that the ice pond must now be released due to persistent challenges caused by dry summer and falling water levels.

The situation is not new; The ice pond has been struggling with a low water level for a long time, which is due to a stubborn sludge layer that reduces the oxygen content in the water. This means that Sulzbach's feeder dries out in dry summers, which endangers the chances of survival of the fish living there. "Massive artificial water supply was necessary to save the fish population," said a representative of the city administration.

measures to shut down the water

In the course of the decommissioning measures, the fish stock was largely fished out in October 2023. The remaining fish, supported by the fishing club, are implemented to other, suitable fish waters in order to ensure their survival. These measures should improve the existence of the fish and the quality of the water in the long term.

A deeper analysis of the difficulties connected to the Hechinger ice pond shows that this decision not only reacts to current problems, but can also be regarded as a preventive measure to ensure sustainable fish stock and water quality. Details on this decision and the measures taken can be found in the current reports, as reports www.schwarzwaelder-bote.de .