Red-necked pair discovered: nature conservation project revitalizes Inn-Auen!

Renaturation for the future

But the positive developments are not only limited to the bird population. The Aufhausen varnish will also be revitalized by a large renovation project in the coming years. These breastfeeding waters have been severely affected by sediment -related deposits in recent decades. The aim of the project, which also runs under the framework of the Life project "Riverscape Lower Inn", is to convert the Aufhausen varnish into a near-natural superwater. As reported, shallow water zones and deeper areas should be created to increase biodiversity for both fish and water bird populations.
The planned construction measures are to be carried out under ecological supervision from October 2024 to March 2025. This ensures that the important habitats for fish, amphibians and insects are preserved and improved in the Innau landscape. The connection of the new waters at the Inn will be particularly crucial in order to offer fish populations access to an attractive reproductive and growth area, which is urgently required in accordance with the EU Water Framework Directive.

The importance of such renaturation projects should not be underestimated. They not only contribute to the conservation of rare species and a viable ecosystem, but also to revive the biological diversity along the Inn. These measures create a valuable symbiosis between nature conservation and sustainable development, which should ensure the future of the region in the long term.