Kretschmann Defends Drone Project Against Cormorants - Drones to Curb Cormorant Numbers at Lake Constance in 2025
A new drone project aims to tackle the growing cormorant population at Lake Constance. The scheme, backed by Baden-Württemberg’s Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann, will begin early next year. Fishermen argue that cormorants are harming fish stocks, but conservationists oppose drastic measures like culling.
The pilot project will use drones to oil cormorant eggs, reducing their chances of hatching. Kretschmann stressed that cormorants remain a protected species, ruling out culling as an option. Instead, the focus is on limiting breeding success through non-lethal methods.
Fishermen have welcomed the intervention, claiming cormorants are depleting whitefish numbers. However, the exact reasons behind the whitefish decline remain unclear. Conservation groups have rejected calls for systematic culling or deterrence, insisting on more cautious approaches.
Kretschmann defended the drone plan as a balanced solution. The project, set to launch at the start of next year, aims to ease pressure on fish populations without harming the cormorants directly.
The drone initiative will proceed in early 2025, targeting cormorant breeding rather than the birds themselves. Fishermen hope it will help stabilise whitefish stocks, though the broader causes of their decline are still under investigation. Conservationists continue to monitor the project, ensuring it complies with wildlife protection laws.
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