RESTORATION OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS IN PROTECTED AREAS IN THE ALPS AND PYRENEES

  • Impacts of swimming in high mountain lakes

    Impacts of swimming in high mountain lakes

    It’s mid-summer and, as every year, rivers and mountains are filled with tourists and visitors. This overcrowding of natural spaces, which has been increasing since the COVID-19 pandemic, puts many habitats with great biodiversity at risk. Despite the temptation to take a dip, it’s important to remember that, in general, swimming in high mountain lakes…

    Read More