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Lake Garda catfish control
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In late July 2026 the Veneto regional government announced a €100,000 grant programme to help professional fishing firms on Lake Garda combat the invasive giant catfish (Silurus glanis). Up to €20,000 per business could be used for nets, refrigeration and other gear needed to capture or deter the predator, which threatens native fauna and damages fishing equipment. A week later The scheme was reiterated on 28 July, confirming that registered fishing businesses in the details province of Verona are eligible for the scheme were reiterated, subsidies and emphasizing the catfish’s size (over size—often exceeding two metres) and metres—and its impact on biodiversity. The funding’s dual aim was funding aims both to reduce curb the catfish population and to promote the species encourage its use as a marketable food fish, creating new income streams for anglers. The report also noted complementary actions: Complementary actions remain in place: Lombardy was is exploring speargun‑diver removals, while removals and the Autonomous Province of Trento continued continues targeted catches. The initiative reflects wider catches, reflecting broader European concerns about the spread of this top‑predator species in western waterways. species. The first snapshot also highlighted water‑quality problems at Lake Pertusillo, but the core of the developing story remains the Veneto‑led financial response to the invasive catfish on Lake Garda.
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