Program for the restoration of spawning areas of migratory, semi-migratory and freshwater fish species 2024-2034.

This Program establishes a framework for the restoration and improvement of spawning areas for migratory, semi-migratory and freshwater fish species. It defines general principles and measures for restoring and maintaining spawning habitats, identifies target fish species, and aims to improve the condition and abundance of fish populations through enhanced natural reproduction.
The document describes the need for restoration based on the degradation and loss of spawning grounds and identifies factors affecting these habitats, including natural processes and human activities such as barriers to fish migration, deterioration of water quality, and physical alteration of water bodies. It provides an overview of the distribution and status of spawning areas and sets out criteria for selecting target species and prioritizing restoration actions.
The Program establishes different types of restoration measures for spawning habitats, distinguishing between habitats used by different ecological groups of fish species. It specifies actions such as the creation and restoration of spawning grounds, improvement of water flow and habitat conditions, and removal or mitigation of migration barriers. It also categorizes restoration works according to priority levels and identifies responsible authorities and stakeholders involved in implementation.
It provides for the organization of implementation, including planning, financing, and coordination of activities, and requires the conduct of preliminary studies and subsequent monitoring of restoration works. It also provides for the periodic review and updating of program activities and annexes based on new data and information.