Local fishers still reporting catches at Don Sahong

Local fishers around Don Sahong Hydropower Project area in Khong district, Champassak province said their fish catches have only decreased slightly this year as the project has improved fish passage for upstream and downstream migration. One fisherman in Don Sahong village, Mr Viengxay explained that recently the project removed rocks, traps and other barriers to make it more convenient for fish passage, so fish migration upstream is quicker than in the past.

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