Environmental Board launches removal of abandoned fishing nets from Lake Peipus

The Environmental Board has launched its regular cleanup of Lake Peipus, removing old and abandoned fishing nets from the lake bed. Work is scheduled for two separate weeks: 3–4 June and 9–10 June.

The Environmental Board has begun trawling operations on Lake Peipus to remove old and abandoned fishing nets from the lake bed. This is a regular cleanup operation carried out annually.

This week, trawling work will take place on 3 and 4 June, and next week operations will continue on 9 and 10 June. Abandoned nets pose a risk to both aquatic wildlife and fisheries, as fish and other aquatic animals can become trapped in them.