The ongoing comprehensive cleaning initiative at the Suzdal Lakes will be expanded to include the Duderhof Lakes and the Sestroretsk Razliv, according to Vice Governor Alexey Korabelnikov.

Korabelnikov stated that these areas are popular recreational spots, and comprehensive plans are being developed for all three locations as part of a pilot program.

The Suzdal Lakes pilot project involves several key components.

First, a thorough inventory of all water discharges entering the lake systems will be conducted.

Legal discharges will be equipped with filters to ensure compliance with permissible parameters.

Illegal discharges will be terminated, and those responsible will face legal consequences.

Unauthorized landfills in the surrounding areas will be removed to prevent pollutants from entering the waterways.

A continuous program will then be implemented to clean the rivers and lakes, which will include regular algae mowing, floating debris removal, hydraulic structure repairs, and efforts to improve the lakes themselves by addressing blue-green algae issues.

Various scientific methods are being explored to combat blue-green algae.

One approach involves introducing chlorella into the water, which is expected to consume the algae.

This experiment will continue until the end of the year to assess its effectiveness.

Additionally, a bioplato will be created featuring higher aquatic vegetation to promote the natural self-cleaning of the lakes, and the water bodies will be stocked with fish.

Authorities anticipate systemic improvements from the experiment, which poses no danger to the public.

Korabelnikov noted that 1.5 billion rubles have already been allocated to improving the Suzdal Lakes area, with an additional 100 million rubles planned for investment this year and next.

Governor Alexander Beglov previously announced the ecological restoration of the Suzdal Lakes in St. Petersburg.