8th July: Extreme E’s Hydro X Prix has ‘transformative’ impact on restoring salmon breeding grounds

An all-electric racing series’ visit to Dumfriesshire has had a “truly transformative” impact on a project to restore salmon breeding grounds.

This week marks one year since Extreme E held the second Hydro X Prix at Glenmuckloch near Sanquhar.

As part of the series’ legacy programme, it joined forces with Nith District Salmon Fishery Board (NDSFB) to help with tree planting in a bid to boost salmon stocks and improve their breeding grounds.

And the efforts are already paying off, with the number of salmon fry found in every 100 square metres having improved by more than 200 per cent.