Kumian mills are located on the shore of Lake Salajärvi, the place where the landing river splits the narrow isthmus between the lake Salajärvi and lake Isokukkanen. The older, log mill building of the rubber mill dates from the 1890s and the tall wheat mill building from the 1930s.
I stopped to see how the mill has changed. It looks a bit different now than last year.
Kumiankoski is being restored to its natural state. Removing unnecessary dams is one of the easiest ways to protect and restore biodiversity.
The aim is to create a breeding ground and a hiking trail for endangered trout, among other things.
“The goal is an inherently rapids that allow fish to migrate. Planting of trout fry will begin immediately in the spring after rehabilitation. ”
At the same time, the length of Kumiankoski doubles from about 50 meters to one hundred meters.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
Wonderful photography, dear Ritva ~ looks like a nice lake and glad to hear it’s being restored. Have a pleasant day, my friend 😊🌹
Thanks Phil, glad you enjoyed them. good for the fish for sure 🙂
Wow, the water really is high, isn’t it? Lovely mill.
janet
yes Janet, this year the waters are high everywhere and now that they opened the dam this lake is higher than usual
Very cool indeed.
thanks, It is that 🙂
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What a great place!
Thanks Sue, it is a lovely spot.
I would just love to be seeing sucha place….
Viehättäviä nämä vanhat myllymaisemat.
näin on, näitä on kiva bongailla niin kun on majakoita.
The waters of spring are flowing and a bit high. Interesting that the mills were built in what seems to be in an odd location, but it’s obvious that the founders implement a vision.
Frank the mills ( Wheat) are were there were rapids… there are three very near our summer house.
It looks lik an amazing place, I love te photography. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, these old buildings have a certain charm to them, and I always enjoy a water view