The second edition of the international literary contest launched by Rewilding Apennines awards three works that celebrate rivers and river restoration.

On Saturday, February 1st, a well-attended dissemination event took place in Pettorano sul Gizio, where trout, crayfish, and river environments were the undisputed stars, along with a discussion on the relationship and impact our species has on them.

The white-clawed crayfish, which is a keystone species in freshwater ecosystems, is in decline across much of Europe. A positive feasibility study carried out on streams in the Central Apennines rewilding area means a restocking programme can now be carried out, thereby enhancing the ecological condition of these waterways.