On this page, gradually, following the progress of the project solution, information about the realized outputs and results of the project is published.
Great deal of the project activities is focused on raising of public awareness in the crayfish protection.
23 June 2026, Prague (Czech Republic)
The T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute (VÚV TGM) held its traditional Open Day on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The morning program was dedicated to schools, while the afternoon session was open to the general public. Approximately one hundred people attended the event.
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During the project period following articles in professional journals were published focused on crayfish protection in the Czech Republic.
The article informs the public about the option to report sightings of both native and invasive crayfish via the “Raci v ČR” mobile app, highlights the differences between the species, and draws attention to locations where crayfish plague is present.
Published: Rybářství (8/2026)
Author: David Štrunc, RNDr. Jitka Svobodová
Rybářství journal: external link (Czech)
Another activity within the project solution focused on the area of education is the realization of lectures on the issue of crayfish protection. The following lectures have already been held.
11 May 2026, Prague (Czech Republic)
On Monday, May 11, a lecture on the issue of invasive crayfish and crayfish plague was held for 25 students of the Arabská grammar school as part of a science field exercise.
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