The asp is an uncommon fish species that spawns in flowing water during spring, and it is one of the responsibility species that Karlstad municipality has a special duty to protect. Responsibility species are those that are uncommon in the country but where the municipality has a significant portion of their occurrence. By focusing on such species from different natural types and organism groups, the municipality aims to contribute to richer plant and animal life in the local environment.
Karlstad municipality is participating in a LONA project (Local Nature Conservation Initiative) with Sportfiskarna aimed at increasing knowledge about the asp's habitats and improving conditions for the species' survival in Lake Vänern and its tributaries. The afternoon event in Väse is part of the project's public education efforts, where attendees can learn more about the asp's life, its spawning grounds, and how to work to benefit the asp. There is also an opportunity to look at small creatures living in the water and learn about life below the water surface.
The event is a co-arrangement with Sportfiskarna and the Swedish Church, which is offering fika (coffee and pastries). It will be held at the Sockenstugan at Väse church, Kungsbacka 231, with bus access via rural transport 501. The specific activities or demonstrations at the event have not been detailed, and it is unknown how many people are expected to attend or if there are any costs or registration requirements. The current population status of the asp fish in the area also remains unspecified, as do other responsibility species highlighted by Karlstad municipality.