Releasing 40,000 fish fry into Ban Ve hydroelectric lake

On March 26, Ban Ve Hydropower Company and Tuong Duong District People's Committee jointly organized a ceremony to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Fisheries (April 1, 1959 - April 1, 2019). At the ceremony, nearly 3 tons of fish, equivalent to 40,000 fingerlings, including: carp, grass carp, bighead carp, silver carp, and tilapia were released into Ban Ve Hydropower Lake.

Ban Ve Hydroelectric Reservoir has 5,000 hectares of water surface, which is a great condition for developing fisheries.

The organizers hope that the fish release will help restore and regenerate aquatic resources in river and lake basins, combining the protection of aquatic resources, environmental protection and the interests of sectors and localities in the province. At the same time, through this activity, it will contribute to changing and raising people's awareness of the importance and value of natural resources, biodiversity and responsibility in protecting aquatic resources.

Fish release plays a role in regenerating aquatic resources in Tuong Duong district in particular and Ban Ve hydroelectric reservoir area in general.

Speaking at the fish release ceremony, Mr. Kha Van Ot - Vice Chairman of Tuong Duong District People's Committee emphasized the role of fishing for local people. Although it is a mountainous district, Tuong Duong has more than 7,200 hectares of water surface, of which Ban Ve Hydropower Plant accounts for approximately 2/3 of the water surface area. The release of fish on this hydropower reservoir has great significance for economic development as well as environmental protection in the district.

Ban Ve Hydroelectric Reservoir has more than 5,000 hectares of water surface, with a capacity of 1.83 billion m³Water is a favorable condition for people in the region to promote aquaculture, bringing high income.

Ho Phuong