German Minister President Aids Endangered Crayfish Conservation

Schleswig-Holstein's Minister President Daniel Günther rolled up his sleeves to support a conservation project for the endangered noble crayfish. On Monday, Günther and Environment Minister Tobias Goldschmidt visited a gravel pit in Warder to learn about efforts to save the species.

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Government chief Günther helps nature along.

Günther actively participated by releasing several of the threatened crayfish into a lake created by gravel extraction. This new habitat is intended to allow the crayfish population to grow and thrive. The initiative highlights the state's commitment to preserving its natural biodiversity.

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Günther himself lent a hand and released some of the threatened species into the water.

This hands-on conservation effort was a stop on Günther's 80-kilometer walking tour across Schleswig-Holstein's nature parks. The tour, marking the state's 80th anniversary, is his fifth and final stage, covering approximately 17 kilometers through the Westensee Nature Park. He began the journey a week prior in Plön, inviting residents to join him and discuss various topics.

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The animals should be able to multiply and find a new habitat in the lake created by gravel extraction.