Bruges (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Duckweed is rapidly spreading in Bruges Kapucinenrei due to stagnant water. Mayor De fauw confirms it’s harmless, benefits local birds, and will be removed within a week.
Duckweed has been spreading rapidly in the Kapucinenrei area of Bruges due to stagnant water conditions. Normally, the water is regularly cleaned to prevent the growth of floating plants, but this hasn’t happened for some time. As a result, the stagnant water has created an ideal environment for duckweed, leading to a thick layer covering the water’s surface.
How is Bruges managing the rapid spread of Duckweed in Kapucinenrei?
It has been said that it may seem unusual, but the duckweed in Kapucinenrei is safe for the environment and offers some benefits. Mayor De fauw states that the floating duckweed layer is harmless and a natural food source for local birds. This plant helps support the ecosystem without causing any harm. The duckweed does not threaten the fish population, as it doesn’t negatively affect water quality or oxygen levels.
According to De fauw cleaning of the canals is starting again, and the duckweed will be moved to Dampoort. He believes the canals will be free of duckweed in about a week. The recent mild weather has likely contributed to the rapid growth of the duckweed, as it usually doesn’t grow this fast in colder temperatures. With the warm weather, the duckweed can double in size every day.
