https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Alexrrc 2026-04-22T04:27:05Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.39.7 https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Stage_0_channel_restoration&diff=50726 2024-10-21T07:54:48Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=52.47604, -2.09543<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Water quality<br /> |Country=England<br /> |Main contact forename=Thomas<br /> |Main contact surname=Hartland Smith<br /> |Main contact id=Tom UK<br /> |Contact organisation=Severn Rivers Trust<br /> |Contact organisation url=https://www.severnriverstrust.com/<br /> |Partner organisations=Dudley Council, Wolverhampton City Council<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Black Country Blue Networks<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Bund_on_second_weir.jpg<br /> |Project summary=This project, set in the heart of Saltwells NNR, was one of several across the Black Country that collectively advanced the Severn Rivers Trust's efforts in the Worcestershire Middle Severn catchment area. With funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Black Country Blue Networks 2 project enabled this work between 2021 and 2023.<br /> <br /> After multiple on-site discussions, we ultimately decided to pursue a stage 0 channel restoration. This approach, which involved resetting the river to allow it to develop a more natural single or multi-channel structure, was particularly exciting. However, due to the site’s highly urbanized setting, concerns arose about flood risk, access challenges, historical pollution, infrastructure impacts, and public perception.<br /> <br /> Initial Meetings: <br /> At the project’s outset, staff from the Severn Rivers Trust engaged with Dudley Council rangers to identify potential site-specific features that could benefit the blue network. The senior ranger vaguely remembered a weir within the NNR. Since access was challenging, clearing a path was necessary to reach the site and assess the structure's passability. Upon visiting the site and conducting the assessment, we confirmed that the weir remained intact and posed a complete barrier to fish passage. As a result, we began developing a project to either remove or bypass this barrier.<br /> <br /> Getting Started: <br /> Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (MBC) supported the idea of removing or bypassing the weir. Given that Black Brook is classified as an ordinary watercourse, we held pre-application meetings with the Lead Local Flood Authority. It’s common for Severn Rivers Trust staff to conduct desk studies during this stage to support the application. This involves reviewing services, historical maps, species data, and other relevant information to shape project plans. During this analysis, we uncovered previously unknown site features, including a second, larger weir upstream and a greater extent of channel straightening and dredging than initially identified. These findings, made possible through LiDAR analysis, highlighted the value of thorough preliminary research.<br /> <br /> Project Development: <br /> Considering the entire site, it became clear that restoring the channel to its natural state would require significant funding and cause substantial environmental disturbance to the reach. Machine access would be difficult, necessitating bog matting and wide-track equipment along the length of the site. This led us to explore a stage 0 approach, which involved installing a single channel block to divert water from the artificial channel. This would allow the water to naturally reshape its path across the landscape on the true left-hand bank. As the water carved its way, new channels would form in the landscape, creating a dynamic, braided wetland that could move laterally and stay fully connected to the surrounding floodplain.<br /> <br /> Design and Consenting:<br /> Given the project’s location, diverting water out of the established channel raised concerns about potential risks to the wider landscape and local community. Therefore, detailed modeling was required to obtain ordinary watercourse consent. Dynamic Rivers conducted the modeling, allowing us to evaluate the potential impacts of three different blockage designs. By incorporating topography and flow data, we could conclude that the project would not have negative effects and would likely enhance the catchment's resilience to high-flow events.<br /> <br /> To mitigate risks of erosion and damage to downstream infrastructure during high flows, trees were felled across the bund and downstream to prevent bank erosion as the brook returned to its previous channel.<br /> <br /> Project Delivery: <br /> The contractor, Sandfields, was selected through a competitive tendering process, ensuring a range of skills for the work. During site visits with the contractor, we agreed on a high bankside approach to minimize impacts on riparian vegetation and reduce the risk of equipment becoming bogged down. Arrangements for site access were coordinated with the council well in advance, and public notices were posted weeks before the project began. Mobilization and the on-site work were completed over two days.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Unfortunately this project was a capital project which did not allow for monitoring, however monitoring of the instillation of the bund and the large woody material to make sure if they have moved or are eroding.<br /> |Project title=Stage 0 channel restoration<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Surveying barriers.jpg<br /> |Caption=first site visit<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Bund options.png<br /> |Caption=bund options for Dynamic Rivers<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Project impact.jpg<br /> |Caption=Project Impact map<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Pre flow conditions.jpg<br /> |Caption=before works<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Flow after bunding and bankside resulpting.jpg<br /> |Caption=post works<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Machines onsite.jpg<br /> |Caption=machines onsite<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Chop and Drop on new channel path.jpg<br /> |Caption=large woody material in the channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Wet woodland.jpg<br /> |Caption=wet woodland<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=New wet woodland.jpg<br /> |Caption=created new wet woodland<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Back tethering timbers.jpg<br /> |Caption=securing material for flood risk mitigation<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Bund surface with willow sets.jpg<br /> |Caption=bund with willow planting in surface<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Moveing wood into channel.jpg<br /> |Caption=maneuvering chopped material into the channel for bank protection<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=R Stour (Worcs) - conf Smestow Bk to conf R Severn<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Saltwells NNR<br /> |WFD water body code=GB109054044750<br /> |WFD water body name=Stour (Worcs) source to conf Smestow Bk Water Body<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Over deepened, Straightened, Single channel, Reinforced banks<br /> |Desired post project morphology=Anastomosing, Braided<br /> |Heavily modified water body=Yes<br /> |Site designation=UK - National Nature Reserves<br /> |Local site designation=SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest)<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=European eel (Anguilla anguilla)<br /> |Dominant substrate=Clay, Gravel<br /> |River corridor land use=Broadleaf/mixed woodland (semi natural), Wetland, Urban<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=400<br /> |Project started=2021-09-01<br /> |Works started=2023-02-06<br /> |Works completed=2023-02-07<br /> |Project completed=2023-02-20<br /> |Total cost category=10 - 50 k€<br /> |Funding sources=ERDF (45%), Environment Agency<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=Barriers to fish migration, Flood risk management<br /> |Hydromorphological quality elements=Continuity for organisms, Continuity of sediment transport<br /> |Biological quality elements=Fish<br /> |Other motivation=Landscape enhancement<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Barrier removal, Channel realignment, Connection to wider floodplain<br /> |Planform / Channel pattern=Cleaning of spawning gravels<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Restoration_of_the_Kennet_and_Lambourn_SSSIs&diff=50048 2024-08-29T11:15:45Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.420031450282984, -1.3558673858642578<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Project title=Restoration of the Kennet and Lambourn SSSIs <br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Water quality<br /> |Country=England<br /> |Main contact forename=Paul<br /> |Main contact surname=St Pierre <br /> |Main contact id=PStPierre<br /> |Contact organisation=Environment Agency<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Lambourn (Source to Newbury)<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |WFD water body code=GB106039023220<br /> |WFD water body name=Lambourn (Source to Newbury)<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Protected species present=No<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=User:River_Nene_Regional_Park&diff=49936 2024-07-04T14:10:41Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{User page|realName=|name=Nene Rivers Trust}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Ullswater_Catchment_Restoration&diff=49603 2024-03-14T13:33:56Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=54.54411354028105, -2.949277369726182<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Economic aspects, Environmental flows and water resources, Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Social benefits, Water quality<br /> |Country=England<br /> |Main contact forename=Alice<br /> |Main contact surname=James<br /> |Main contact id=AliceJames<br /> |Contact organisation=Ullswater Catchment Management CIC<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.ucmcic.com<br /> |Partner organisations=The National Trust, Cumbria River Restoration Strategy<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=Ullswater Valley National Trust Images John Malley.jpg<br /> |Project summary=Ullswater is one of the most iconic destinations in the Lake District, attracting millions of visitors every year and home to thriving rural communities. However, decades of agricultural intensification and land use change have resulted in highly modified river and declining biodiversity. The Ullswater catchment restoration project seeks to reverse this decline in habitat and natural processes through working with landowners and local communities to foster change at a catchment scale. <br /> The project area includes the headwaters systems, tributaries, rivers, and catchment land draining into Ullswater. These systems have been historically modified to improve the valley bottom areas for farming, with straightening, deepening, embanking, revetments, and width rationalisation a common sight. Hidden alterations to the functioning of the system are also present with underdrainage significantly impacting on the natural hydrology. The consequence of such high levels of modification combined with a changing climate has increased the flood risk to local communities. This is coupled with frequent seasonal drying of main river systems during periods of reduced rainfall. Valley floor modification is significant, and the combined effect of all changes has been to severely degrade the wet environment with consequent losses of biodiversity.<br /> In response the Ullswater catchment Partnership has been working to deliver management initiatives and physical interventions for almost 10years. The partners have delivered 282 projects, including over 13km of river restoration, 46ha of water storage, 12km of hedgerow creation, 497ha of wood pasture restoration and 249ha of peat and wetland restoration. A key large-scale achievement has been the river and valley bottom naturalisation work which stretches from the bottom of Kirkstone Pass to Ullswater and includes large areas of the Brothers Water SSSI and the River Eden and tributaries SSSI. <br /> Numerous farm scale initiatives have been carried out across the catchment with the partnership carrying out restoration across a total area of 843ha. The interventions across the catchment include:<br /> • River restoration through de-culverting, embankment removal, small barrier removal, stage 0 interventions, and re-meandering over 13.7km<br /> • Pond creation and offline water storage totalling 46ha.<br /> • Hedgerow creation and restoration and riparian corridor restoration over 16km<br /> • Wood pasture creation and restoration across 497ha<br /> • Peat and wetland restoration over 249ha<br /> The project outputs are monitored through several approaches including repeat freshwater and terrestrial ecological surveying, soil nutrient, organic matter and carbon sequestration analysis, sediment storage analysis, hydrological monitoring of large interventions, fish surveying and redd counting and citizen science monitoring initiatives.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Work in the Ullswater catchment has comprised numerous small-scale farm-based interventions through to larger strategic works to naturalise the bigger watercourse and floodplain areas. To date 282 projects have been completed with a combined area of 843ha. <br /> 249ha of upland peat restoration has included 16,200 peat bunds, 12,000m of peat hag re-profiling and 21ha of sphagnum inoculation. Wood pasture restoration and creation covers 497ha and combined with 16km of hedgerow creation over 150,000 trees have been planted. Pond and wetland creation has resulted in 46ha of standing water habitat. River restoration has been carried out over 13.7km and includes small barrier removals, de-culverting, fish passes, stage 0 restoration, constrained restoration, and re-meandering. <br /> Monitoring of the wider catchment works shows that where hedgerows and wood pasture have been created there has been a very swift response in earthworm numbers compared to adjacent sampling sites. Whilst there is no evidence of changes in nutrients or carbon storage, this would not be expected immediately. However, the partnership is committed to re-testing these sites on a 5-yearly basis. There is clear evidence through photographs and surveying of the new hedgerows and riparian restoration areas having a significant increase in flora with species such as Vetch, Red Campion, Dog Violet, and Greater Stitchwort’s now common. Where peat restoration has been carried out there is now a healthy fauna of Sphagnum Spp., Bog Asphodel, Cotton Grass, and Sundews present representing a healthy hydrology. <br /> Three large river restoration projects have been carried out in the valley bottom. These projects have been heavily monitored for hydrology, sediment transport, fish, macrophyte and terrestrial ecology. The naturalisation aimed to restore form and process, rejuvenating a range of river types and associated valley bottom systems. The project completed at Hartsop Hall, over 2.1km, saw the wetted channel area increase from 1850m2 to 23,300m2. At Goldrill Beck the project, over 1.6km, saw the wetted channel area increase by 21,590m2. Hydrological data shows that the impact on flood flows has been a mean event lag time increase of 41.3 minutes, with some events having an event lag time increase of 90 minutes. Coarse sediment is also now being stored across the valley bottom with repeat survey showing that more than 2000 m3 of sediment has been stored on one site. The original species-poor assemblage of rush pasture and semi-improved grassland has been disturbed and the vegetation has begun to diversify. The newly formed gravel bars are hosting the greatest diversity of plants, as species that are suited to disturbance and early colonisation are taking advantage. Species such as Corn Spurrey, Bottle Sedge, Fox Glove, and Devils Bit Scabious are increasing in prevalence across the sites, with the partnership now pursuing an expansion of Devils Bit Scabious habitat across the valley prior to a Marsh Fritillary Butterfly re-introduction. Several bird and butterfly species have been recorded on the river restoration sites for the first time, including Jack Snipe, Great White Egret and Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary Butterfly.<br /> |Lessons learn=The biggest success has been the meaningful partnership developed with all landowners and farmers who have worked with us over the past 10 years. A relationship of trust and respect has been built through collaboration, ensuring they are treated as a true partner, can input into design, oversee construction, and take ownership of the results. The momentum of project delivery is increasing, and this can be attributed to the commitment to building and maintaining these relationships. <br /> <br /> Funding for projects such as this can be incredibly hard to come by and the partnerships commitment to showcasing our work and communicating passionately about our objectives has resulted in significant income through private donations and crowd funders. A community far wider than Ullswater feel invested in our work. <br /> <br /> The partnership has also worked hard to improve local skills and education opportunities. Through the Riverlands project we have hosted 3 apprentices over the last 6 years, galvanising a new generation of river champions. We have worked with local contractors for all projects, providing a learning space for local construction companies to diversify into natural flood management and habitat works. The volume of work has supported numerous small contractors who are now as much a partner to the project as anyone. They have developed a deep understanding of how important it is to protect this landscape and the methods they can use to enhance it.<br /> |Project title=Ullswater Catchment Restoration<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Riverlands_Porlock_Vale_Streams&diff=49592 2024-03-14T11:57:22Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.20483030498956, -3.5595892488878778<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=www.nationaltrust.org.uk/our-cause/nature-climate/nature-conservation/riverlands-how-we-keep-our-rivers-flowing#rt-our-work-at-porlock<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Social benefits, Water quality<br /> |Country=England<br /> |Main contact forename=Ben<br /> |Main contact surname=Eardley<br /> |Main contact id=eardles<br /> |Contact organisation=The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.nationaltrust.org.uk/<br /> |Partner organisations=Environment Agency, Somerset Rivers Authority, Interreg 2 Seas Co-adapt<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Riverlands Porlock Vale Streams<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=DJI 0294.JPG<br /> |Picture description=River Aller Stage 0<br /> |Project summary=A catchment scale programme focusing on restoring natural process in the river systems and landscape to deliver benefits for people and wildlife. The programme encompasses a broad range of work from large river restoration scheme, changes in land management, small scale nature based solutions and innovative engagement activities and tools. <br /> <br /> A virtual tour of the estate is being developed which covers some of the work undertaken as well as two immersive audio experiences that allow the listener to learn more about the landscape and its rivers. <br /> <br /> http://storage.viewit360.co.uk/national-trust/holnicote-estate<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=The National Trust owns two complete river systems at Holnicote and has been involved in comprehensive hydrological monitoring for around 15 years. The Riverlands project has built on this legacy and has completed flow and water quality monitoring at key project locations within the catchment. The project will continue to monitor water quality and quantity to determine the effect of nature based solutions deployed at scale. Additional hydromorphological monitoring includes high resolution drone monitoring and remote sensing to provide a baseline of river form, groundwater, water and soil temperature, soil chemistry and organic matter and fluvial transport assessment. <br /> <br /> Additionally the project is also monitoring key indicators including (but not limited to) fish, fish habitat, aquatic invertebrates, bats, nesting birds, grass snakes, water vole and butterfly.<br /> |Lessons learn=Applying nature based solutions in the current consenting and permitting environment is not easy. Water and wildlife need space and the current land management payment systems and permitting and consenting process needs to be changed and/or adapted to reflect more dynamic river systems that are given space to evolve. In certain places within our river systems we need to move from drainage to habitat and the regulatory and funding environment needs to be changed to enable this to happen.<br /> |Project title=Riverlands Porlock Vale Streams<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=DJI 0285.JPG<br /> |Caption=River Aller Stage 0<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=PW UAV Change2020 2023a.jpg<br /> |Caption=Beaver enclosure before and after<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=virtualtour.jpg<br /> |Caption=Virtual tour development<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=RRC main.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=storage.viewit360.co.uk/national-trust/holnicote-estate/<br /> |Description=Virtual tour of the estate and some of the landscape scale restoration projects<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Bowston_Weir_Removal&diff=48780 2023-07-06T10:29:38Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=54.364365107071194, -2.775409655440164<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Project web site url=scrt.co.uk/what-we-do/current-projects/bowston/<br /> |Themes=Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Social benefits<br /> |Country=England<br /> |Main contact forename=Peter<br /> |Main contact surname=Evoy<br /> |Main contact id=South Cumbria Rivers Trust<br /> |Contact organisation=South Cumbria Rivers Trust<br /> |Contact organisation url=scrt.co.uk<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Cumbria River Restoration Strategy<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=20220630 115303.jpg<br /> |Picture description=Bowston weir removal<br /> |Project summary=Bowston weir is the first weir to be removed on the River Kent Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Area of Conservation (SSSI/SAC). Bowston weir removal forms part of the Cumbria River Restoration Strategy (CRRS) which aims to restore the three Cumbrian SSSI/SAC rivers to their natural form and function and help them achieve Favourable Condition. Additional benefits include improved migration, biodiversity net gain, improved navigation and a reduced flood risk to local residents.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=1. Baseline data includes fish surveys and other ecological parameters, topographical and bathymetrical surveys, drone surveys and walk over fluvial audits.<br /> 2. Post-removal data collection continued immediately after the weir removal to track the immediate change in river processes and hydrological conditions. <br /> 3. Continued collection and analysis following geomorphologically effective flow events has provided valuable monitoring data to identify positive changes in the river dynamics, improved sediment flux through the system, enhancement to the now varied ecosystem.<br /> |Lessons learn=SCRT created a Local Community Engagement Plan with local representatives which explained how, what and when we would communicate with local stakeholders and the public. This was extremely effective in setting out our engagement responsibilities and ensured a standardised approached to our communications.<br /> |Project title=Bowston Weir Removal<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Bowston pic.png<br /> |Caption=Picture by cbec<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=20220704 123811.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=20220706-WA0009.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Half removal.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=20220707-WA0000.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=20220712-WA0001.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=20221215 140306.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Post flood (1).mp4<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=River Kent<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Bowston weir<br /> |WFD water body code=GB531207312000<br /> |WFD (national) typology=Estuarine<br /> |WFD water body name=River Kent<br /> |Heavily modified water body=Yes<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Area of Conservation<br /> |Local site designation=SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest),<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=white-clawed crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes), Freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera), bullhead (Cottus gobio), water crowfoot (Ranunculus aquatilis), water-milfoil (Myriophyllum alterniflorum), reed canary-grass (Phalaris arundinacea)<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=1000<br /> |Project started=2016/06/16<br /> |Works started=2022/06/20<br /> |Works completed=2022/07/19<br /> |Project completed=2020/09/30<br /> |Total cost category=1000 - 5000 k€<br /> |Funding sources=Cumbria River Restoration/European Regional Development Fund<br /> |Investigation and design cost category=5000 - 10000 k€<br /> |Stakeholder1 engagement cost category=1000 - 5000 k€<br /> |Works1 and supervision cost category=more than 10000 k€<br /> |Post-project1 management and maintenance cost category=more than 10000 k€<br /> |Monitoring1 cost category=5000 - 10000 k€<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=Barriers to fish migration, Flood risk management, Navigation<br /> |Hydromorphological quality elements=Continuity of sediment transport, Continuity for organisms, Freshwater flow regime, Channel pattern/planform, Quantity &amp; dynamics of flow,<br /> |Biological quality elements=Fish, Invertebrates: Diversity,<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=removal of dams, Rock ramp construction,<br /> |Planform / Channel pattern=Channel naturalisation,<br /> |Social measures=Engagement with a wide range of stakeholders,<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Channel pattern/planform<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Continuity of sediment transport<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Quantity &amp; dynamics of flow<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Continuity for organisms<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=Awaiting results<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Flood risk management<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Bat Survey<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=Awaiting results<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Bathymetric Survey<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=general assessment of habitat quality and diversity (repeat photography)<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=Awaiting results<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Sunrise,_River_Trent,_Staffordshire_University&diff=48651 2023-04-03T11:00:21Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=53.00806661699219, -2.1719800519339216<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Project web site url=https://www.erdf-sunrise.co.uk/<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Urban<br /> |Country=England<br /> |Main contact forename=Nick<br /> |Main contact surname=Mott<br /> |Main contact id=Nick Mott<br /> |Contact organisation=Staffordshire Wildlife Trust<br /> |Contact organisation url=https://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/<br /> |Partner organisations=Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, Environment Agency, Staffordshire University, ERDF, Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Wild Trout Trust,<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Nick Mott<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=University JPG<br /> |Picture description=Riparian zone restoration Sept 2020<br /> |Project summary=A heavily engineered reach of the urban River Trent was restored to multiple channels, backwaters, ponds and exposed riverine sediments.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Baseline Geomorphology (Drone DTM &amp; Bathymetry), Fish, Macro-invertebrate sampling, Small Mammals.<br /> Repeat surveys to measure against the baselines.<br /> -First records of spawning Brown Trout in urban Stoke-on-Trent.<br /> -Increase in Harvest Mouse nests in the riparian zone.<br /> -Increase in species diversity and abundance for macro-invertebrates.<br /> |Lessons learn=Water quality is still an issue with problems following heavy rain. <br /> The University has now adopted this area as an extension to their nature reserve and use it as an outdoor laboratory.<br /> Further reach restoration phases of works are being planned by the project partners both up and downstream.<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=University DJI 0231.JPG<br /> |Caption=Completed scheme 2020<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Unlocking_the_Severn&diff=48612 2023-03-03T08:58:29Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=52.180352953476174, -2.2256970405578613<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Project web site url=www.unlockingthesevern.co.uk<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=England<br /> |Main contact forename=Jason<br /> |Main contact surname=Leach<br /> |Contact organisation=Canal and River Trust<br /> |Contact organisation url=canalrivertrust.org.uk<br /> |Partner organisations=Environment Agency, Severn Rivers Trust, Natural England,<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Diglis Fish Pass Unlocking the Severn.jpg<br /> |Project summary=Unlocking the Severn has been a once in a lifetime river restoration project, restoring connectivity for migratory fish on the UK’s longest river and engaging thousands of people with the fascinating natural, cultural, and industrial heritage of the Severn. The twaite shad were once seen migrating upstream in their hundreds of thousands each May but became separated from their natural spawning grounds by artificial river barriers, sending the population into chronic decline and confining them to lower reaches of the Severn, downstream of Diglis weir in Worcester.<br /> <br /> Victorian engineering brought huge advancements to society during the nineteenth century through the construction of locks and weirs along the Severn to address the challenges of fluctuating river levels. This enabled the transportation of more goods to support the industrial revolution which was integral to economic growth and local communities at the time. However, weir construction had significant negative ecological impacts, specifically on migratory fish which were unable to navigate around or over the weirs. The shad in particular do not have the ability to jump over barriers and could no longer migrate freely upstream. <br /> <br /> To reconnect this fragmented ecosystem Unlocking the Severn set out to undertake work on two major rivers at six sites which had been identified as the barriers to migration. These were the weirs at Diglis, Bevere, Holt, and Lincomb on the Severn and Powick and Knightsford on the Teme. The aim was to help restore the twaite shad population by significantly improving access to quality spawning and nursery habitat, re-establishing a total of 253km of its former natural range. It also set out to deliver a ground-breaking scientific monitoring programme to greatly broaden and improve knowledge and understanding of the twaite shad, and an ambitious plan to engage local communities in conservation, long-term protection, and sustainability of the fish and of rivers.<br /> <br /> The key objectives of the project were to:<br /> <br /> 1) Restore upstream passage and access for the shad and other migratory species. Ambitious and complex engineering and construction of fish passes to reconnect migration routes with historic spawning habitat, restore connectivity and improve access upstream for all species of fish.<br /> <br /> 2) Monitor population and behaviour using best practice techniques and citizen science to increase knowledge and understanding of the twaite shad and prove successful upstream migratory passage through the new fish passes.<br /> <br /> 3) Disseminate monitoring results and findings including effective transnational exchange of best practice to help support others and aid population restoration of twaite shad elsewhere, including an internationally attended scientific conference and networking with other fisheries managers across Europe.<br /> <br /> 4) Raise Awareness through an extensive programme of community and public engagement activities to help increase local understanding of the historical, biological, and potential economic values of the shad and the wider river environment, and the wide-ranging benefits of conservation initiatives. <br /> <br /> Unlocking the Severn was delivered by Canal &amp; River Trust in partnership with Severn Rivers Trust, Environment Agency and Natural England and made possible with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the European Union LIFE programme.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Monitoring of the shad was a key component for this project, it underpinned all the other work, informing the fish pass design, measures of success, public engagement, citizen science, and international knowledge exchange and collaboration.<br /> <br /> Shad are a relatively poorly studied fish, this is because they have only limited commercial value, there is no aquaculture of them, they are relatively rare, and were notorious for being tricky to handle for scientific investigation. This project initially had to rely on the limited amount of published literature, much of which was from the similar American shad. As for the European shads there was even less, so the project quickly made links with the few European organisation interested in shad conservation and management, primarily in Portugal, France, Belgium and Ireland.<br /> <br /> This project allowed probably the largest study into shad behaviour anywhere in Europe to this point. Most previous studies had looked at only specific components of shad lifecycle. This required a multi-discipline approach and many of the techniques used were novel or adapted from known techniques to the conditions of the river Severn. <br /> <br /> Spawning Behaviour, Genetics &amp; Environmental DNA:<br /> <br /> One of the key outcomes of this project was to see an extension in the spawning area used by shad. The Severn Estuary Special Area of Conservation status report classed shad as in “unfavourable” condition due to the barriers to migration cutting off their historic spawning grounds, with distribution of spawning only about 20% of that historically used. Effectively the weirs at Powick on the river Teme and Diglis on the river Severn were the upper most limits of spawning migration. <br /> <br /> Two studies were carried out which concluded that the habitat on the Teme and the river upstream of Stourport on the Severn remained largely unchanged from when shad last had free access back in the 19th Century. When these results were compared with the latest evidence on good spawning habitat it was concluded that if shad could reach this habitat, it would be highly suitable for the restoration of the species. It was also known that a large amount of the total shad run ends their upstream migration at either Powick or Diglis weirs, suggesting that there are fish motivated to continue their migration if possible.<br /> <br /> In each year of the project, night-time spawning observations were made by staff of the project, citizen science volunteers and students. This revealed some unexpected results, which were later supported by the tracking data. That is the lower navigable river is widely used by shad for spawning, this goes against much of the scientific literature, although similar behaviour is also witnessed in Belgium and Ireland. What the project investigation could not show is the effectiveness of the spawning in this area as shad were effectively forced to use these areas because of the barriers to migration. <br /> <br /> The most effective method of recording spawning activity turned out to be audio recording equipment (several types were trialled). These devices were left in suitable locations throughout the river and the recordings were then analysed after the event. This revealed that with all the fish passes open in 2022, shad spawning was recorded between each of them. This was a great result showing that once access was restored shad would use the newly opened habitat as expected. This result also supported the other independent monitoring provided by the tracking and eDNA results.<br /> <br /> Genetics also played an important part of this project, with one PhD successfully completing their studies looking at hybridisations and developing a technique to collect eDNA samples to confirm the presence or absence of shad as they returned to the newly opened river sections.<br /> <br /> Other studies have shown that the two species of shad (twaite and allis) readily hybridise if forced to use the same spawning areas. This has been seen elsewhere in Europe and proved to be the same on the river Severn with circa 30% of eggs sampled showing a significant degree of hybridisation. It will take years to see if this level declines as the two species are able to spatially diverge their spawning over subsequent generations as a long-term result of this project. <br /> <br /> The development of the eDNA technique, with the water samples now able to be taken by citizen scientist has been pivotal in ground truthing some of the other monitoring. The results clearly showed the barriers at Powick and Diglis were significant, however like many things in nature it was not quite as clear cut. eDNA in 2018 showed that in higher flow conditions some shad can negotiate these barriers, particularly on the river Teme. Although DNA detection levels were considerably lower than those below these barriers suggesting it is only a fraction of the population that make it over. This is actually an encouraging result as it clearly showed that a proportion of the run would start the recolonisation of the newly opened area once the fish passes were constructed, as has been proved right.<br /> <br /> Counts, Run Estimates &amp; Citizen Science:<br /> <br /> To measure the initial and long-term success of the project it was important to have some idea of the starting population. Historical records show that shad numbers going back over the centuries were once sufficient to support an important local and export fishery from the estuary all the way up to the Welsh borders which ceased immediately after the construction of the navigation weirs in the 1840’s. In recent times an assessment of the population has not routinely been undertaken.<br /> <br /> Early in the project it became evident that shad could be observed running the notch in one of the lowest weirs at Upper Lode weir in Tewkesbury. Not only was this the perfect public engagement opportunity, but it also provided an opportunity to try a variety of monitoring techniques to quantify a run of shad that pass upstream of this structure. Techniques used included hydroacoustic, resistivity counters, direct observation and video recording.<br /> <br /> These methods were evaluated against each other, and direct observation proved to be the best for the project in determining a relative inter year run estimate. It was also hugely popular with the dedicated citizen scientists who undertook most of the observations. The use of video recordings made available on the website allowed the general public, often many miles removed from the river, to engage in the project, helping us to further validate the data. <br /> <br /> In all but the wet year of 2021 when the weir was submerged in flood water from extended periods a consistent run estimate has been produced in all years of the project. By using the acoustic tracking results, it has also been possible to scale this run estimate up to a whole river run to include the proportion of shad that complete their whole lifecycle downstream of this structure. <br /> This whole river run estimate has already been put to valuable use for Habitats Directive reporting, production of Habitats Risk Assessments and in support of a sensitive Public Inquiry where the Environment Agency was the regulatory authority.<br /> <br /> Diglis Fish Pass Viewing Gallery Cameras:<br /> <br /> Opened in time for the 2021 shad run, the viewing gallery at Diglis provided the project with another opportunity to count shad further upriver as they recolonised habitat unlocked for the first time in 180 years. A series of cameras were set up to record fish movement through the viewing window as they passed upstream. The hours of data collected was primarily analysed for shad, producing a passage rate of shad upstream as well as giving us valuable information on temporal movements to help inform the public tours at this facility. In 2021, 623 shad successful passed upstream and in 2022 this increased to 759 individuals. It is the offspring of these individuals that will kick start the restoration of shad in the Severn when they return as adults after 4-5 years.<br /> <br /> 25 fish species have been recorded using the pass (up to Feb 2023) so the benefits for the wider ecosystem are clear to see. Counts of other species have been limited to the other Severn Estuary Special Area of Conservation species, particularly salmon and sea lamprey. This has been particularly useful for local fisheries managers.<br /> Tagging &amp; Tracking Shad<br /> <br /> Acoustic tagging proved to be far more successful than ever hoped, and by the end of the project 331 shad had been successfully tagged, far exceeding any previous study of shad in Europe. This was made possible by the design and installation of a trap that fitted in the notch in Upper Lode weir. <br /> <br /> These fish provide data on all aspects of the shads’ behaviour, including duration of freshwater spawning migration, behaviour and delay at barriers (upstream and downstream), run estimates, distribution, freshwater mortality, difference in behaviour of individual between years, seaward migration, migration through the Bristol Channel (in collaboration with Swansea University), and marine mortality.<br /> <br /> PIT tags were fitted to all 545 shad. These tiny tags are detected by an energised external electrical field (PIT loop) which were placed in several notches of the Diglis fish pass to monitor migration through the pass for efficiency trials.<br /> |Project title=Unlocking the Severn<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Bevere Completed CREDITS Kier.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Holt in progress - credit Skynique.png<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Diglis Fish Window CREDIT Barbara Evripidou.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Diglis viewing gallery tour - Credit Pete Medlicott.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Lincomb fish pass - credit Skynique.JPG<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Upper_Cringle_Floodplain_Restoration_Project&diff=48347 2022-05-11T13:04:08Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=52.824834336618046, -0.6487210410023536<br /> |Kml file=Upper Cringle Project Map SK9077625837toSK9160026376.png<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Project web site url=lincsrivers.org.uk/upper-cringle-brook-gets-a-makeover/?msclkid=6925b300d11011ecbd85ed27680329e8<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Water quality<br /> |Country=England<br /> |Main contact forename=Gail<br /> |Main contact surname=Talton<br /> |Main contact id=LincsRivers<br /> |Contact organisation=Lincolnshire Rivers Trust<br /> |Contact organisation url=lincsrivers.org.uk<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Before and After Collage.png<br /> |Picture description=Upper Cringle Brook Before and After Collagee<br /> |Project summary=The Limestone Becks are located over a 3,000km2 limestone ridge in the west of Lincolnshire and are supplied by consistent flows of high-quality groundwater. They are isolated and unique, and if in good condition, have potential to support a rich aquatic flora and fauna, rarely found in Eastern England. <br /> Cringle Brook is a 12km limestone beck exemplifying both good and poor river habitat. The lower sections of the Brook remain relatively natural whilst the Upper Cringle Brook, historically straightened and deepened, faces a range of pressures including deterioration in habitat quality through changing management practices and diffuse pollution from the wider catchment, damaging it to such an extent it is substantially poorer ecologically. <br /> <br /> The current overall WFD status is moderate with invertebrates and macrophytes at moderate (2019 classification).<br /> <br /> Cringle Brook is also a catchment for supply of public drinking water, currently closed due to elevated pesticide concentrations. The site is also downstream of Skillington village waste-water treatment plant where phosphate treatment options are limited. A separate project is being undertaken in the wider catchment to address diffuse pollution however, it is anticipated that the new wetland areas created by this project will help provide some degree of natural attenuation.<br /> <br /> The project location at the top of the Witham catchment was deemed ideal as natural processes could be used to make space for water and help trap sediment. This project included 1km of the Upper Cringle Brook, which was un-farmed, dry floodplain, with the deepened and straightened channel running along the Southern edge. The channel and floodplain were completely disconnected, and the channel habitat was very poor.<br /> <br /> Previous experience in the Upper Witham Catchment has shown that the only effective option for restoration is to provide the river with a floodplain. In-channel measures alone would not make a worthwhile improvement. This is why other options were not considered. <br /> <br /> 1 ha (the maximum area agreed by the landowner) of inset floodplain was excavated along the 1km stretch with secondary channels, back channels and ponds added and some trees from the site were pulled across the new floodplain, enabling natural processes to be restarted, creating diversity and sinuosity in the channel. Without this action, the habitat will not be improved and a WFD reason for failure will not be addressed. Spoil generated from the excavations was used on the same site to create a 1.7 ha wildflower area adjacent to the floodplain.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=A Morph River Condition assessment survey was carried out before with a follow up survey later in the summer and a further one in a year. Ecological surveys also carried out prior to project will be compared to surveys to be carried out next year to assess ecological impact. Results are expected to show a significant improvement in habitat and ecology along the restored 1km stretch. Drone video footage was recorded before and afterwards showing the extent of the works and the increased water storage capacity of the newly instated inset floodplains. Fixed point photography of the floodplain over time will be used to study sediment deposition. Phosphate levels will also be measured upstream between water treatment works and project site and compared with downstream of site to monitor ‘polishing’ effect of floodplain reconnection along the stretch. Baseline data from EA gauging stations should provide evidence of the volume of water storage made available by the and the possible reduction of peak flows in Upper Witham system.<br /> |Lessons learn=Head waters should not be discounted as a place to look to restore even when restoration seems unfeasible due to current condition. The benefits can be significant.<br /> <br /> When lowering floodplains, considering how the material can be landscaped on site and used for other benefits e.g., wildflower habitats but understanding that the site to look a bit stark whilst this establishes.<br /> <br /> The value of an experienced site supervisor and a skilled contractor cannot be underestimated.<br /> Confidence in the contractor's experience enabled them free reign to be creative within the constraints of the given inset floodplain parameters, and to observe and work with the river gives a more organic approach (regular site checks ensure all going to plan and landowner completely happy). <br /> <br /> Concise and transparent communication with landowner to build trust is key, enabling a more flexible approach on the broader principles of work as they were set out, facilitating a more natural approach from the contractors on the ground.<br /> |Project title=Upper Cringle Floodplain Restoration Project<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Before restoration pic early Feb 22.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Post restoration pic late Feb 22.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Before Photo.jpeg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=After photo.JPG<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Upper Cringle Brook<br /> |WFD water body code=GB105030051560<br /> |WFD (national) typology=limestone river<br /> |WFD water body name=Cringle Brook - Upper<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Straightened, Over deepened,<br /> |Reference morphology=Anastomosing,<br /> |Desired post project morphology=Anastomosing,<br /> |Heavily modified water body=Yes<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Dominant hydrology=Groundwater,<br /> |Dominant substrate=Clay, Gravel,<br /> |River corridor land use=Grassland,<br /> |Average bankfull channel width category=Less than 2 m<br /> |Average bankfull channel depth category=Less than 0.5 m<br /> |Mean discharge category=Less than 0.1 m³/s<br /> |Average channel gradient category=0.001 - 0.01<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=1000<br /> |Project started=03/02/2022<br /> |Works started=2022/02/03<br /> |Works completed=2022/04/30<br /> |Project completed=2022/04/30<br /> |Total cost category=50 - 100 k€<br /> |Total1 cost=98<br /> |Benefit to cost ratio=2.97<br /> |Funding sources=Environment Agency,<br /> |Investigation and design cost category=10 - 50 k€<br /> |Invst and design cost=14<br /> |Investigation and design Lead organisation=Lincolnshire Rivers Trust<br /> |Investigation and design Other contact forename=Gail<br /> |Investigation and design Other contact surname=Talton<br /> |Stakeholder1 engagement cost category=Less than 1 k€<br /> |Stakeholder engagement Lead organisation=Lincolnshire Rivers Trust<br /> |Stakeholder engagement Other contact forename=Gail<br /> |Stakeholder engagement Other contact surname=Talton<br /> |Works1 and supervision cost category=50 - 100 k€<br /> |Wrk and supervision cost=84<br /> |Works and supervision Lead organisation=Lincolnshire Rivers Trust<br /> |Works and supervision Other contact forename=Gail<br /> |Works and supervision Other contact surname=Talton<br /> |Post-project1 management and maintenance cost category=Less than 1 k€<br /> |Post-project management and maintenance Lead organisation=Lincolnshire Rivers Trust<br /> |Post-project management and maintenance Other contact forename=Gail<br /> |Post-project management and maintenance Other contact surname=Talton<br /> |Monitoring1 cost category=Less than 1 k€<br /> |Monitoring Lead organisation=Lincolnshire Rivers Trust<br /> |Monitoring Other contact forename=Gail<br /> |Monitoring Other contact surname=Talton<br /> |Supplementary funding information=Works were paid for by a Water Environment Improvement Fund Grant and land was contributed to the project by the landowner.<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=Land drainage,<br /> |Hydromorphological quality elements=Channel pattern/planform,<br /> |Biological quality elements=Invertebrates, Macrophytes and/or phytobenthos: Average abundance,<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=Nutrient concentrations, Oxygen balance,<br /> |Other motivation=Landscape enhancement,<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Introducing large woody debris,<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Lowering of floodplain, Wildflower meadows,<br /> |Planform / Channel pattern=Back channel created, Channel naturalisation, Creation of an island, Creation of pond, Creation of backwater, Habitat creation,<br /> |Management interventions=Associated terrestrial habitat improvements,<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Channel pattern/planform<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=Awaiting results<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates: Diversity<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Awaiting results<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Nutrient concentrations<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Awaiting results<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=Case study Upper Cringle Brook White Heath Plantation Restoration.pdf<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=Cringle aerial before photo<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=Cringle aerial after photo.JPG<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=Before restoration pic early Feb 22.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=Post restoration pic late Feb 22.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=lincsrivers.org.uk/upper-cringle-brook-gets-a-makeover/<br /> |Description=Press Release<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Albany_Park&diff=48309 2022-05-09T13:58:23Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.6682925025019, -0.03331565864322039<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Fisheries, Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Social benefits, Spatial planning, Urban<br /> |Country=England<br /> |Main contact forename=Matilda<br /> |Main contact surname=Biddulph<br /> |Main contact id=mbiddulph<br /> |Contact organisation=Environment Agency<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency<br /> |Partner organisations=London Borough of Enfield,<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Albany Park Before and After.png<br /> |Picture description=Left: pre-restoration concrete channel Right: post-restoration sinuous, natural channel.<br /> |Project summary=A partnership project between London Borough of Enfield (LBE) and the Environment Agency (EA; Biodiversity &amp; Geomorphology team from Hertfordshire and North London Area). Funded by LBE, EA and the Greater London Authority (GLA). The environmental and flood risk benefits allowed for funding, and the project came to approximately £1.5million.<br /> <br /> The Turkey Brook is a medium sized, clay-based catchment flowing initially through rural grassland into a dense urban area of London, before meeting the River Lee in Enfield. It is failing under the Water Framework Directive for: macrophytes and phytobenthos, phosphate, and drought/low flows, and hydromorphology. The river was confined in a steep sided concrete channel along the edge of the park, with very little biodiversity, habitat or connection with groundwater. The general public often did not even know it was there, or if they did they regarded it as an open sewer.<br /> <br /> The Albany Park Restoration Project aimed to restore 400m of the Turkey Brook, by breaking it out of concrete and creating a natural, sinuous river through the park. The river now flows through a wide, shallow river corridor made up primarily of the Kempton Park Gravel Member, which allows the channel to reform and reshape itself during high flows until it reaches an equilibrium. The urban, flashy nature of the catchment means that intensive geomorphological work is achieved during each high flow event.<br /> <br /> The river is now connected laterally with it's floodplain and riparian zone, and vertically with the groundwater and a hyporheic zone. The natural cross section and improved connectivity has improved the Turkey Brook's resilience to low flows, and its ability to store water and attenuate high flows. The constructed wetlands and SuDs features around the park has hopefully also improved water quality, but ongoing monitoring will determine the success of this.<br /> <br /> The river is now a valuable public amenity in an otherwise heavily urban area, and provides an educational resource for local schools.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=As the project was completed in the Summer of 2021, monitoring is still on going. Invertebrates, macrophytes, fish and water quality will be monitored before and after for a number of years, alongside morph surveys with accompanying drone footages to show the change in channel shape over time.<br /> |Lessons learn=The project was severely delayed due to a combination of Covid-19 and wet weather, there were also issues with securing planning permission due to the large number of stakeholders involved.<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Albany drone during construction<br /> |Caption=Drone Photograph during early phase of construction<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Albany downstream river breakthrough (looking upstream).JPG<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Pre-Restoration<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=During construction<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Post restoration<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Cuffley Brook and Turkey Brook<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |WFD water body code=GB106038033180<br /> |WFD water body name=Cuffley Brook and Turkey Brook<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Protected species present=No<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=400<br /> |Project started=01/04/2016<br /> |Works started=2020/08/01<br /> |Works completed=2021/08/01<br /> |Total cost category=1000 - 5000 k€<br /> |Funding sources=Local council, Greater London Authority, Environment Agency environmental funding and flood risk funding.<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Hydromorphological quality elements=Channel pattern/planform,<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Creation of berms, Creation of backwaters,<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=River naturalisation, Reedbed creation, Scrapes, Fish habitat restoration,<br /> |Social measures=Recreation,<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Ribble_Life_Together&diff=48308 2022-05-09T13:56:55Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=53.8886214, -2.386522<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Project web site url=ribblelifetogether.org/<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Land use management - agriculture, Land use management - forestry, Monitoring, Social benefits, Water quality<br /> |Country=England<br /> |Main contact forename=Harvey<br /> |Main contact surname=Hamilton-Thorpe<br /> |Main contact id=Harveyht<br /> |Contact organisation=Ribble Rivers Trust<br /> |Contact organisation url=ribbletrust.org.uk<br /> |Partner organisations=Ribble Rivers Trust, Environment Agency, Forestry Commission, Natural England, Marine Management Organisation, United Utilities, Ribble Fisheries Consultative Association, Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Farmers Union, Groundwork, Woodland Trust, RSPB, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, Lancaster University.<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=St. Peter and St. Paul's Church of England Primary School at Dunkenhalgh Weir.JPG<br /> |Project summary=Ribble Life Together (RLT) brought together a range of stakeholders, interest groups and the communities through the Ribble Life Partnership. Using a prioritised ecosystem service approach, the project aimed to improve the natural river heritage of the Ribble Catchment for people and wildlife in an inclusive and integrated way. RLT brought many organisations together who all have a common goal of improving water quality, reducing the risk of flooding and droughts and increasing river connectivity and biodiversity.<br /> <br /> A key driver of the project was to make significant improvements to our river system by delivering an ambitious programme of river channel improvement projects and habitat creation projects. This would include 14 fish pass or weir removal projects, 30 new woodlands and delivering 14 wetland projects. These would vary in size and scope, designing bespoke projects for each location that would reflect and enhance local conditions and needs, and provide multiple benefits for the river and local community. For example, partial weir removals, rock ramp fish pass projects, technical fish pass projects, bypass channels, leaky dams, peat restoration, wildlife ponds and riparian woodlands that create wildlife corridors and strengthen habitat networks.<br /> <br /> Alongside the improvements to our rivers, Ribble Life Together aimed to connect people to their rivers and our work on a scale never achieved before, it aimed to reach new audiences and grow awareness throughout the catchment about the issues our rivers face. This included a catchment wide farm advice programme, working with farmers and landowners to increase knowledge about soil and water resource management, build trust and develop new environment friendly farm improvement and habitat creation projects. We would increase engagement with rivers through our education programme, volunteering, apprenticeships, public events. And we would make our rivers more accessible through art projects, guided walks and by creating digital, online content such as short films that would allow people, who otherwise would not be able to visit their local river, to experience and learn about the riverscapes around them. We wanted people to explore and celebrate the rich heritage of the river and encouraging more people to discover the wonder of the river for themselves.<br /> <br /> The result would be a healthier river system and a catchment that would be a better place to work, live and visit, whilst also engaging people in their local rivers and encouraging them to take positive action to conserve and improve them.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Monitoring and evaluation was embedded from the outset, designed around the aims of the National Lottery Heritage Fund funding programme, looking at outputs – counting deliverables, and outcomes – the change we have made as a result of our work. Outcomes for people were demonstrated through individual testimonials, commentary or feedback throughout the programme. For our river improvement projects, more detailed monitoring and assessment was carried out through a series of case study sites illustrating different types of projects and the positive impact that these projects can have on our environment. Methods included temperature logging, fish radio tagging and mark and recapture studies, soil compaction, flow measurements and food web analysis.<br /> <br /> The people focussed evaluation was carried out internally, with a mixture of citizen science, professional or academic investigation, as well as the project team for our river projects. Where possible we tried to be innovative and creative, integrating our evaluation with the engagement work we carried out to raise awareness and involve people in our delivery.<br /> <br /> Long term impact will be measured through our annual electro-fishing monitoring programme, as well as return monitoring and maintenance visits and an expanded citizen science programme, which is a key legacy of this programme.<br /> |Lessons learn=Processes can overcome problems: With a large programme of capital projects, it was essential we kept the whole programme moving forward. We created a matrix for each project type - woodlands, wetlands and fish pass / weir removal - detailing every milestone we needed to reach in order to successfully deliver each project. For example, creating a woodland development process that mirrored the approval process the Forestry Commission carry out woodland creation. This meant we carried out the same checks, prior to application, that the Forestry Commission would undertake, effectively pre-screening them ourselves. This meant all of our woodland projects were approved. By ensuring each individual project followed the route we had developed, and being able to quickly track progress, we were able to complete our capital works programme in the first three years of delivery. This had been planned to give us a final 'year of celebration', but in the end it meant that all of our capital projects had been delivered before COVID19 hit in 2020. We continue to adapt and improve this system as guidance and priorities change. Whilst this process is more widely used now, back in 2017 we believe this was not routinely done for these types of capital works projects in such a systematic way.<br /> <br /> Keep it simple: It’s amazing that we’ve been able to achieve so much, but did we give ourselves too much to do? By doing so many things we have been able to try new things, but did this stop us making the most of everything we did? Perhaps if we had done slightly less, we could have spent more time on being more inclusive and celebrating success. In the end we did achieve everything we set out to do, but this is something we’ve thought about when considering new projects.<br /> <br /> Become more inclusive: We have certainly widened our audience and worked with communities across the catchment, and this was our key aim five years ago. However, our ongoing aim is to reflect all communities across the catchment, and we feel we still have some way to go with this. We are already exploring ideas for projects that will help us work in those communities that, so far, we have failed to reach, and this is something we’re very excited about for the future. Also, Ribble Life Together focussed on natural heritage – is there more to explore?<br /> <br /> Celebrate success: Because we are focussed so much on ‘getting things done’, we can sometimes forget to take a moment, reflect and celebrate what we have achieved. We are far more likely to finish something, then quickly move on to the next piece of work. Unless people know about what we’re doing and why we’re doing it, it can’t have the full impact it needs. We are getting better at this, but this is something we need to do on a more regular basis.<br /> |Project title=Ribble Life Together<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=RIBBLE<br /> }}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Dumbreck_Marsh_%26_Garrel_Burn_Restoration&diff=48307 2022-05-09T13:56:12Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=55.9733907, -4.0712848<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Social benefits, Urban<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Francis<br /> |Main contact surname=Hayes<br /> |Main contact id=Francis Hayes<br /> |Contact organisation=SEPA<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.sepa.org.uk/<br /> |Partner organisations=North Lanarkshire Council, SEPA, Scottish Government, Clyde River Foundation<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project summary=Dumbreck Marsh is a ‘brownfield’ wetland area which developed naturally on post-industrial land in the mid/late 20th Century. The area was once heavily used for colliery activities and mineral railways. After the decline of the colliery industries the land was left fallow and gradually accommodated wetland habitats and associated species – eventually including the endangered lapwing? – it also became a valued area for greenspace, public access, and wildlife for the local Kilsyth community and was designated as a Local Nature Reserve by North Lanarkshire Council in…19…. Recently the marsh has suffered drying out and loss of wildlife, with access routes becoming eroded and therefore limiting public access.<br /> Historical mapping shows the Garrel Burn was straightened into an entrenched channel over 250 years during either 17th or 18th century creating simplified channel lacking in morphological diversity and subsequently habitat complexity while also disconnecting it from its floodplain at Dumbreck. Continually dredging of the channel and embankment construction resulted in greater levels of incision and floodplain disconnection. Further to this, two weirs located within the river at Kilsyth prevented access to over 1.5 km of quality upstream habitat to migrating fish (eel, trout, salmon, lamprey)..<br /> By restoring around 600m of the burn to a more natural lowland meandering planform, with a wider and shallower channel displaying gravel bars and pool features, the river will be able to accommodate a greater variety of wildlife and provide more attractive fish habitat. The channel also now allows the Garrel Burn to naturally flood into the wetland zone to help recharge the marsh with water.<br /> Two weirs have had “pre-weir” fish ladders built below them to allow migrating fish to, once again, reach the upstream habitat available to them in Kilsyth. <br /> Public access has been substantially improved with new pathways and resurfacing of existing popular routes. Three new attractive footbridges also enhance the experience of the riverside for the public. The paths at Dumbreck contain a variety of options for public enjoyment including short circular walks, and connectivity with other networks including the John Muir Way. Further community and visitor engagement and improved interpretation of the sites industrial and natural heritage is an ongoing part of the strategy for the Council. <br /> The Dumbreck Marsh where enhancements have taken place covers an area of around 70 hectares.<br /> The length of Garrel Burn enhanced by the work is 1 km. Around 600 m of a new meandering channel has been created through Dumbreck Marsh. The whole length of the river (1km) has had INNS (Japanese knotweed and Himalayan Balsam) eradicated, with existing banks re-profiled and seeded. <br /> Fish (salmon, trout, eel and lamprey) have access to the improved river (1km), and also with new fish ladders built on the two weirs at the upstream end of the works, fish now have access to 1.5km of river habitat within Kilsyth.<br /> Over 2km of footpaths have been restore, along with 3 new footbridges and a board walk for public access.<br /> Habitat enhancements – scrapes, bird boxes, sand martin wall, woody structures placed in channel for habitat and channel form.<br /> Disabled car parking improved.<br /> Further tree planting planned with community volunteers in 2022.<br /> Ongoing engagement with local communities will be led by North Lanarkshire Council for greenspace access and local heritage.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Work completed in April 2022. To date the Clyde River Foundation undertook monitoring before and during works and have found all key fish species in the area - lamprey, trout, eel and salmon. We hope to see these species thriving in future years.<br /> |Lessons learn=Complex &quot;post industrial&quot; zones, despite appearing to be greenspace can be complex locations to undertake engineering due to subsurface utilities, contaminants and historic refuse material. However by careful design and management natural river form and function can be achieved providing more resilience for the river and its wildlife.<br /> |Project title=Dumbreck Marsh &amp; Garrel Burn Restoration<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=20211117 second fish pass high flow.jpg<br /> |Caption=Fish pass (lower)<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=20210812 offcial Business upper fish pass.jpg<br /> |Caption=Upper fish pass<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=20210902 Official Business old channel pre switch over.jpg<br /> |Caption=Garrel Burn channel before work<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=3681.JPEG<br /> |Caption=New Meanders 2021<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=20211020 121910486.jpg<br /> |Caption=New Meanders 2021<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Before During After Aerial 2022.jpg<br /> |Caption=Before During and After<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Before 2019 &amp; After 2021.jpg<br /> |Caption=Before &amp; After<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Upper fish pass During Works.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=gravel meander During Works.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site<br /> |WFD water body name=Garrel Burn<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Canalised<br /> |Reference morphology=lowland meandering channel<br /> |Desired post project morphology=lowland meandering channel<br /> |Heavily modified water body=Yes<br /> |Local site designation=Local Nature Reserve<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=Yes<br /> |Species=Atlnatic salmon, European Eel, Lamprey, Sea trout<br /> |Dominant substrate=gravel<br /> |River corridor land use=post industrial marsh<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2016/04/01<br /> |Works started=2020/04/01<br /> |Works completed=2022/04/14<br /> |Total cost category=1000 - 5000 k€<br /> |Funding sources=North Lanarkshire Council, Scottish Government , SEPA Water Environment Fund,<br /> |Investigation and design cost category=100 - 500 k€<br /> |Investigation and design Lead organisation=WSP/CBEC<br /> |Stakeholder engagement Lead organisation=North Lanarkshire Council<br /> |Works1 and supervision cost category=1000 - 5000 k€<br /> |Works and supervision Lead organisation=George Leslie/WSP/CBEC<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=Canalisation and Embankment<br /> |Hydromorphological quality elements=Straightening, embanking, dredging<br /> |Biological quality elements=Fish ecology, INNS, wetland ecology<br /> |Other motivation=Public wellbeing and access to nature<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=re-meandering, lowland shallow channel form, pool/riffle sequences<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Floodplain reconnection with Dumbreck Marsh LNR<br /> |Planform / Channel pattern=Re-meandering,<br /> |Social measures=Community council, rotary club, access forum engagement, plus education days with local school children via Clyde River Foundation<br /> |Wider stakeholder / citizen engagement=More to follow once site has &quot;bedded in&quot; and greened up<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=Garrell Burn 22.12.21.mp4<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Resilient_River&diff=48306 2022-05-09T13:55:36Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=52.47218595697298, -0.476102213185996<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Project web site url=https://www.riverneneregionalpark.org/projects/resilient-river/<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Fisheries, Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Water quality, Urban<br /> |Country=England<br /> |Main contact forename=Viktor<br /> |Main contact surname=Tzikas<br /> |Contact organisation url=https://www.riverneneregionalpark.org<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project summary=An initiative of the Nenescape Landscape Partnership the Resilient River project is funded by the Environment Agency &amp; National Lottery Heritage Fund. The primary aim of the project is to enhance, restore and protect the backchannels and backwaters of the Nene Valley through efficient partnership working and best practice. <br /> <br /> The River Nene has been highly modified for both flood defence and navigation purposes, historically for industry and in recent times for leisure. This has however, had an impact on the potential for the river to act as an aquatic habitat. The main river, where navigable is much less favourable habitat than the backchannels (historically the main river before modification) for fish, invertebrates &amp; other flora and fauna.<br /> <br /> The Resilient River project is in place to connect habitats along the Nene Valley by restoring neglected/altered features, to improve biodiversity; protect, enhance and interpret heritage features; and improve resilience of water quality and supply in the face of population growth, urbanisation and climate change.<br /> |Project title=Resilient River<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=57321544 2710085612340222 8536128319752503296 n.jpg<br /> |Caption=Barnwell Backchannel Interpretation Panel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=P1000330.JPG<br /> |Caption=Hinge &amp; Pinned Tree Barnwell<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=P1000363.JPG<br /> |Caption=Natural Erosion Protection Barnwell<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=88029423 2702649713292157 5396038696984117248 n.jpg<br /> |Caption=Volunteer tree planting Ailsworth<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Regrade 042020.jpg<br /> |Caption=Whitemills Re-graded Banks Post works<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=WMPre2300.JPG<br /> |Caption=Whitemills Re-graded Banks Pre works<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=ELton 5854.jpg<br /> |Caption=Reinstated ford at Elton<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=ELton4782.JPG<br /> |Caption=Elton Ford Pre works<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Nene<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=River Nene<br /> |WFD water body name=Nene<br /> |Heavily modified water body=Yes<br /> |Site designation=EU - WFD protected area (drinking water, shellfish etc.)<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=Yes<br /> |Dominant hydrology=Artificially regulated,<br /> |Dominant substrate=Gravel,<br /> |River corridor land use=Improved/semi-improved grassland/pasture,<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=88000<br /> |Project started=2017/09/01<br /> |Works started=2018/03/01<br /> |Total cost category=100 - 500 k€<br /> |Funding sources=National Lottery Heritage Fund, Environment Agency, Environment Agency (Fisheries) Contribution of staff time (NWKCP,<br /> |Investigation and design cost category=10 - 50 k€<br /> |Invst and design cost=21<br /> |Investigation and design Lead organisation=River Nene Regional Park<br /> |Stakeholder1 engagement cost category=1 - 10 k€<br /> |Stakeholder engagement Lead organisation=River Nene Regional Park<br /> |Works1 and supervision cost category=100 - 500 k€<br /> |Works and supervision Lead organisation=River Nene Regional Park<br /> |Post-project1 management and maintenance cost category=10 - 50 k€<br /> |Post-project management and maintenance Lead organisation=River Nene Regional Park<br /> |Monitoring1 cost category=10 - 50 k€<br /> |Monitoring Lead organisation=River Nene Regional Park<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Hydromorphological quality elements=Navigation,<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=Specific synthetic pollutants, Specific non-synthetic pollutants, Nutrient concentrations,<br /> |Other motivation=Landscape enhancement, Bank erosion, Floodplain Connectivity<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Introduction of gravel, Floating vegetated bank structures, Bank reprofiling, Sensitive desilt, Tree planting, Introducing large woody debris, Soft erosion solutions,<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Livestock fencing,<br /> |Social measures=Interpretation boards, interacting with farmers,<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=Ailsworth FINAL.pdf<br /> |Description=Ailsworth Backchannel Project<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=Barnwell FINAL.pdf<br /> |Description=Barnwell Inner Backchannel Project<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=Elton FINAL.pdf<br /> |Description=Elton Backchannel Project<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=Whitemills FINAL.pdf<br /> |Description=Whitemills Backchannel Project<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=Nassington FINAL.pdf<br /> |Description=Nassington Backchannel Project<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:River_Nar_Castle_Acre_Common_WEG_project&diff=48305 2022-05-09T13:44:06Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=52.704586244224075, 0.6642569091911144<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Water quality<br /> |Country=England<br /> |Main contact forename=Charles<br /> |Main contact surname=Rangeley-Wilson<br /> |Main contact id=Charles Rangeley-Wilson<br /> |Contact organisation=River Nar Restoration Group<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:River Nar Restoration Project<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=The River Nar Castle Acre Common.jpeg<br /> |Project summary=The primary driver here was the restoration of hydrological connectivity and process-driven self-restoration to a 2km section of the river that had historically been diverted to the edge of the floodplain and perched to build up a head of water to drive a mill. This type of channel diversion and perching is common on chalk streams, and has the effect of divorcing the river from the floodplain, and of lowering the gradient over long reaches. This creates a sediment retention issue, especially now that the mills are not worked, which has historically, in turn, precipitated dredging / management works which have tended to exacerbate the problems. Diffuse agricultural pollution becomes locked within these sorts of channels, leading to nutrient spiralling – from the sediment to the water-column and back again – each time flows or other activities disturb the bed material. But at no point can the river flush, escape its banks or place this nutrient loading on the floodplain. The nutrient enrichment and channel morphology skews the habitat in favour of a more limited and pollution-tolerant community of invertebrates and plants. In the pre-existing channel there was a notable absence of ranunculus. The overall aim, then, was to restore the channel to the centre of the floodplain and thus to restore the true gradient, natural channel dimensions (which will allow high flows to escape the banks and flood marginal habitats) and a natural meandering planform and pool-riffle sequence, enlivened by large woody debris together with floodplain wetland features (Stage Zero) over parts of the project site: with the overall aim of restoring hydrological connectivity between the river and supporting floodplain and of increasing biodiversity and favourable habitat for rheophilic species of fish, plants and inverts. Planning involved a full topo survey to establish the best corridor for the new channel, assessment of historic maps and nearby relic and existing natural meanders to form baseline dimensions and the careful plotting of a course that navigated the new channel along a line that would find gravel at the correct depth for the projected bed level (so that gravel was neither too shallow, not too deep along the chosen course) and which also incorporated relic sections of the original channel and various ditch networks subsumed into the project as wetland features.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=We have established a five-year monitoring programme in collaboration with the Norfolk Rivers Trust running from 2020 to 2025 including five monitoring sites (see attached docs). Site 1a and 1b are side by side reaches of the pre-existing, dredged, perched channel, and new hydrologically connected and dynamic channel; Site 2 is a section of the pre-existing channel which connects phases 1 and 2 of the project in which no changes were made save a significant release of gradient when the new channel was joined downstream; Site 3 is the upper Phase 1 reach of the newly constructed channel; and Site 4 is in the Stage Zero flooded woodland. The NRT will be monitoring for changes in biodiversity and abundance amongst the plant, invertebrate and fish communities.<br /> |Lessons learn=As described, the diverted, perched and impounded pre-existing channel form at this project site (typical of mile after mile of English chalk stream) disables natural fluvial and ecological process, by a) greatly reducing gradient (and therefore flow velocity) and morphological heterogeneity and b) by divorcing the stream from the floodplain. Natural processes are a function of natural channel shape and gradient and consist of a two-way relationship between the physical form of the river and the ecological engineering that form enables. A simple example would be how a restoration of gradient will restore ranunculus, which provides habitat for the blackfly larvae which scrub the water of diatoms: thus a change to the physical shape of the river can improve the water quality along it. In consultation with NE we took the decision to introduce nothing to the site except the changes made to the physical form, allowing the form to shape the habitat and later the plant and animal occupants of that habitat to shape the form. The in-stream plants established within one year of Phase 1 included extensive beds of starwort, berula and ranunculus, but rare marginal plants too, including bog-bean. It is notable too (at the time of writing April 2022) that benthic algae is more or less absent from the substrate of the new channel but prevalent in the side, spring-fed channel, suggesting the new channel will favour rheophillic invertebrates as well as plants. An unexpected impact has been the way in which the Konik ponies interact with the meander planform to improve the biodiversity of the plant communities: they graze (and poach) the point-bars on the inside of the meanders, but not the banks above the undercuts on the outside of the bends (see pictures in accompanying folder). Another impact of note is the way in which a stream returned to its natural level in the floodplain creates a scour line at the margin between the gravel floor of the river bed and the clay-peat banks above. On the outsides of bends this scour line becomes a significant undercut, as the stream nibbles away at the motile gravel and sand but not the cohesive upper layer. These undercuts provide fantastic refuge habitat for larger fish. Early results of NRT monitoring suggest a very healthy fish community, with all the size classes from juvenile 0+ and 1+ to large 5+, whereas in the pre-exiting channel the size range was more restricted to 2+ and 3+. This suggests that the fish have responded well to the increased heterogeneity of habitat in the new channel. Interestingly, the Stage Zero flooded woodland is already populated with bullheads and some juvenile trout. Also of note is how in the Stage Zero area the diversion of flow from the perched leat to the base of the floodplain has resulted in a matrix of flooded channels and backwaters: the river has cleared it’s own pathway along a course from which it was diverted centuries ago.<br /> |Project title=River Nar Castle Acre Common WEG project<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site<br /> |WFD water body code=GB105033047791<br /> |WFD water body name=River Nar<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Diverted, canalised, impounded and perched channel, hydrologically disconnected.<br /> |Desired post project morphology=Hydrologically connected (lateral and longitudinal), true gradient, passively meandering, pool-riffle,<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=UK - Site of Special Scientific Interest<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=Ranunculus<br /> |Dominant hydrology=Chalk groundwater<br /> |Dominant substrate=Superficial peat / gravels and sand / Chalk bedrock<br /> |River corridor land use=Arable on hillsides. Extensive grazing or set aside on floodplain meadows<br /> |Average bankfull channel width category=2 - 5 m<br /> |Average bankfull channel depth category=0.5 - 2 m<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=1800<br /> |Works started=2019/09/12<br /> |Works completed=2021/09/24<br /> |Total cost category=100 - 500 k€<br /> |Funding sources=EU Water Environment Grant<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:River_Keekle_Restoration&diff=48144 2021-09-30T10:07:47Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=54.54628601630211, -3.5414885804057095<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Project web site url=westcumbriariverstrust.org/projects/keekle<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Monitoring, Social benefits, Water quality<br /> |Country=England<br /> |Main contact forename=Luke<br /> |Main contact surname=Bryant<br /> |Main contact id=WCRT<br /> |Contact organisation=West Cumbria Rivers Trust<br /> |Contact organisation url=westcumbriariverstrust.org/<br /> |Partner organisations=Environment Agency, Natural England, AECOM, university of salford<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Picture description=Typical condition pre-restoration<br /> |Project summary=The River Keekle is a tributary of the River Ehen located around 3 kilometres east of Whitehaven, in West Cumbria. The river was heavily modified until the 1990s due to nearby coal mining. After mine spoil was buried across the site the river was lined with an HDPE plastic liner. This liner was failing and heavily degraded, posing a flood risk and potential catastrophic contamination issue for the Keekle, as well as the River Ehen which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation. Research by the University of Salford showed the liner had been shedding 500kg of plastic particles per year since its installation.<br /> <br /> There was also concern that the river would vertically erode through the clay cap installed below the liner and expose ground water potentially mixed with mine waste that was buried in the 1990s, allowing heavy metals and chemicals to leach into the Keekle and further downstream. Whilst all of the EA’s sampling of water quality currently proved there was no contamination across the site, if nothing was done to stop erosion, there was a real possibility of the Keekle exposing mine waste in the future.<br /> <br /> The Upper Keekle was also failing under the Water Framework Directive classification as a habitat for fish due to mining-related modifications. The modifications include the liner, bed-check weirs that washed out during floods in the 1990s, erratic boulder locations and areas where the plastic has broken up, creating barriers to natural fish migration.<br /> <br /> This project, over a two-year period (2019-2020) removed the entire extent of plastic lining, replacing with boulders, cobbles and gravels to naturalise the river. A total of 180 tonnes of plastic was eventually removed and recycled, whilst around 16,000 tonnes of stones were imported into the site and strategically placed throughout the 2.5km expanse of restored river.<br /> |Project title=River Keekle Restoration<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Pre Restoration.jpg<br /> |Caption=Typical condition pre-restoration<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Pre Restoration 2.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Pre Restoration 4.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Pre Restoration 5.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=DJI 0005.JPG<br /> |Caption=Aerial view post-restoration<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=HYPERLAPSE 0007.JPG<br /> |Caption=Aerial view post-restoration<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=20210318 120649.jpg<br /> |Caption=Natural features in river, post-restoration<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=DJI 0009.JPG<br /> |Caption=Aerial view post-restoration<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=HYPERLAPSE 0074.JPG<br /> |Caption=River now has space to renaturalise<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=20210318 120955.jpg<br /> |Caption=Cobbles, gravels and boulders have now replaced the plastic liner<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=HYPERLAPSE 0125.JPG<br /> |Caption=Aerial view post-restoration<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=20210318 121206.jpg<br /> |Caption=Cobbles, gravels and boulders have now replaced the plastic liner<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=HYPERLAPSE 0009.JPG<br /> |Caption=Newly-created wetlands join the main river<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=HYPERLAPSE 0014.JPG<br /> |Caption=Aerial view showing variety of in-river features and habitats<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=DJI 0014.JPG<br /> |Caption=Priests Gill, a particularly steep tributary, posed several difficulties during restoration<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=River Keekle (upper)<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Keekle<br /> |WFD water body code=GB112074070030<br /> |WFD water body name=Keekle (upper)<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Artificial bed,<br /> |Desired post project morphology=Pool-riffle, Step-pool, Actively meandering,<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=Salmon (Salmo salar) and Sea-trout (Salmo trutta trutta), brown trout (Salmo trutta), European eel, Brook lamprey, Sea lamprey, stone loach,<br /> |Dominant hydrology=Quick run-off,<br /> |Dominant substrate=Clay, Earth, Cobble, Boulders, Gravel,<br /> |River corridor land use=Rough unimproved grassland/pasture, Plantation forestry,<br /> |Average bankfull channel width category=5 - 10 m<br /> |Average bankfull channel depth category=0.5 - 2 m<br /> |Average channel gradient category=0.001 - 0.01<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=2520<br /> |Project started=04/12/2017<br /> |Works started=2019/05/13<br /> |Works completed=2020/09/22<br /> |Project completed=2021/09/03<br /> |Total1 cost=1515000<br /> |Funding sources=Water Environment Fund, Environment Agency,<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=Barriers to fish migration,<br /> |Other motivation=Bank erosion, Recreation, Community demand,<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Afon_Merin_Natural_Process_Restoration&diff=47948 2021-03-11T10:40:45Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=52.399051, -3.774325<br /> |Kml file=Merin work area.png<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Fisheries, Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - forestry, Monitoring, Water quality<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Ieuan<br /> |Main contact surname=Davies<br /> |Main contact id=Ieu_Dav<br /> |Contact organisation=Natural Resources Wales<br /> |Contact organisation url=naturalresources.wales/?lang=en<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Kick starting Natural processes within Welsh Government Woodland Estate<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=Merin1.jpg<br /> |Picture description=Generic site pic<br /> |Project summary=The site offered the potential to undertake a pilot study of low cost high nature value interventions on Welsh Government Woodland Estate. While seemingly in a natural state, the rivers was incised and disconnected from the wider flood plain, with a lack of suitable gravels for the resident native Brown Trout population. Felling commenced in 2018 and some of the timber was used to begin ditch blocking and creating leaky dams within the main channel. Early observations showed that the results had been positive with the hydrological systems soon renaturalising within the valley floor, wet areas were developing and the main channel began to take on a more braided characteristic by occupying historic channels. In channel flow diversity increased markedly allowing a more complex sediment matrix to appear.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Pre work aerial studies of the area and fixed point photography at key areas through the valley have allowed a gross study of early geomorphological changes within the system, including stream number and width, and changes within the network of wet areas across the valley floor.<br /> Aberystwyth University are undertaking flow measurements and will continue to do so over an extended time period. Ecological studies will be undertaken across this and a control site on the same waterbody to monitor changes.<br /> |Lessons learn=The implementation of this scheme on Welsh Government Woodland Estate has shown that there are high value gains possible at low cost inputs which can be imnplemented alongside current Forest management techniques. These can yield multiple benefits and studying these allows us to put forward a case for spreading this work and ethos across the wider Woodland Estate with potential for large scale projects. The multiple benefits are closely aligned with NRW's wider Corporate and Business plans and better ways of working which look to generate positive outcomes through nature based solutions giving positive benefits across a broad spectrum of habitats, species and communities.<br /> |Project title=Afon Merin Natural Process Restoration<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Merin2.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Merin3.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Merin4.jpg<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment}}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background}}<br /> {{Motivations}}<br /> {{Measures}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:River_Calder_Large_Wood_Structure_installation&diff=47688 2021-01-29T12:12:11Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.06442931606418, -4.17024338888075<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Penny<br /> |Main contact surname=Lawson<br /> |Main contact id=Penny Lawson<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.speycatchment.org<br /> |Partner organisations=Spey Fishery Board, SEPA, Pitmain and Glenbanchor Estates, Cluny Estate<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=MHA 1005565.jpg<br /> |Picture description=Installing LWS at the upstream end of the project reach.<br /> |Project summary=With funding from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), the Spey Catchment Initiative took measures to improve habitat for fish and other aquatic biodiversity in the River Calder near Newtonmore. Poor salmonid juvenile productivity had been linked to sub-optimal substrate and sediment processes. As there is very little riparian woodland along the river, Large Wood Structures (LWS) were installed to mimic natural dead wood and kickstart hydro-morphological processes to increase natural erosion and deposition, encouraging formation of higher quality, more diverse habitats in the channel and potentially providing water quality enhancements. <br /> <br /> During August 2020 a total of 29 structures formed from locally harvested, whole trees from a nearby windblown plantation, were secured into the river bed or banks at carefully chosen locations along approximately 1.6 km of the Calder. Medial and bar apex structures were constructed where the river was showing signs of partially formed features. Cbec eco-engineering were contracted to do the initial survey and design, and local contractors G Campbell did the groundworks.<br /> <br /> To make the improvements sustainable in the long term, the Spey Catchment Initiative is also creating over 22ha of new riparian woodland covering both banks and encompassing the LWS reach and an area further upstream. Low density planting of native species and anticipated regeneration will hopefully ensure an on-going natural source of dead wood input, as well as providing habitat and NFM benefits.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Baseline monitoring already carried out includes ground-based and aerial photographic surveys, timelapse photography of one LWS, drone topographic survey, macro-invertebrate survey, electro-fishing and salmonid redd counts. Water temperature loggers have been installed upstream and downstream of the project reach.<br /> <br /> The surveys will be repeated at appropriate intervals. The redd survey done in November 2020 revealed new salmon redds associated with 12 of the structures - a very promising early result.<br /> |Project title=River Calder Large Wood Structure installation<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Calder (Spey)<br /> }}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=1600<br /> |Project started=1/10/2019<br /> |Total cost category=10 - 50 k€<br /> |Funding sources=SEPA<br /> |Investigation and design cost category=1 - 10 k€<br /> |Investigation and design Lead organisation=Spey Catchment Initiative<br /> |Stakeholder engagement Lead organisation=Spey Catchment Initiative<br /> |Works1 and supervision cost category=1 - 10 k€<br /> |Works and supervision Lead organisation=Spey Catchment Initiative<br /> |Post-project management and maintenance Lead organisation=Spey Catchment Initiative<br /> |Monitoring Lead organisation=Spey Catchment Initiative<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Biological quality elements=poor juvenile salmonid productivity<br /> |Other motivation=restoration of substrate diversity and morphological complexity<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Planform / Channel pattern=Installation of Large Wood Structures<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Channel pattern/planform<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Substrate conditions<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Fish<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=200819 SmcK LWS W end.mp4<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=www.speycatchment.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Calder-Large-Wood-Structures-Project-Report.pdf<br /> |Description=Full project report<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=youtu.be/B-xTnLhnxOc<br /> |Description=4 min Video produced by Scotland; the Big Picture Oct 2020<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:River_Avon_Our_Water_Environment&diff=47273 2020-09-03T17:37:33Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.251756551922014, -3.3927181810140583<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Social benefits, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Jos<br /> |Main contact surname=Milner<br /> |Contact organisation=Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.tomintoulandglenlivet.com/our-water-environment/<br /> |Partner organisations=Spey Fisheries Board, Cairngorms National Park Authority, Crown Estate Scotland, Delnabo Estate, Fordmouth Farm<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=FordmouthRevetment.jpg<br /> |Picture description=Engineered woody structure along river bank at Fordmouth Farm - soil scrapped back &amp; 8m long tree trunks, with intact root plates towards river, located along bank prior to burying<br /> |Project summary=River restoration works have been carried out along a high-energy reach of the River Avon within the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC) in Cairngorms National Park. The project encompasses green engineering woody structures and sediment management, as well as water margin management and riparian planting. The aim is to improve the capability of the watercourse to cope with high flow events, reduce excessive erosion and to protect in-channel and riparian habitats, as well as farm livelihoods and infrastructure. The works were carried out as a Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS), supported and managed by a National Lottery Heritage Funded partnership (Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership) as part of their wider ‘Our Water Environment’ project running across the Tomintoul and Glenlivet area.<br /> |Lessons learn=Cash flow is an issue as sizable sums required up front – project partner supported cash flow but the project could have been wider-reaching without this problem.<br /> <br /> Significant up-front investment is required to carry out initial survey work required to be able to inform land owners / managers about risks involved and allow them to decide if this is something they can accommodate.<br /> <br /> Lack of understanding about green engineering techniques means significant engagement is required early on to gain buy-in &amp; permissions.<br /> |Project title=River Avon Our Water Environment<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 08 06 Protected Species Survey Fordmouth and Delnabo Pic 34.jpg<br /> |Caption=One of two areas of sediment to be removed to re-open a secondary channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 02 Fordmouth ECOW 2.JPG<br /> |Caption=Close-up of root balls which will form new bank<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 03 Fordmouth ECOW 6.JPG<br /> |Caption=Tree trunks laid perpendicular to drainage ditch and main river channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=P1040005.JPG<br /> |Caption=Fixings for log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 10-uppersection.jpg<br /> |Caption=River bank being reinstated by burying log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 17-uppersection.jpg<br /> |Caption=Reinstated ground over log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=FordmouthPlanting&amp;LogRevetMar20.jpg<br /> |Caption=Riparian planting on reinstated ground above log revetment, showing root plates visible along river edge<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=River Spey<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Fordmouth Farm, Tomintoul<br /> |WFD water body name=River Avon<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Wandering<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Area of Conservation<br /> |Local site designation=Cairngorms National Park<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=Atlantic salmon, European Otter, Sea lamprey, Freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera),<br /> |Dominant substrate=Cobble<br /> |River corridor land use=Improved/semi-improved grassland/pasture,<br /> |Average channel gradient category=0.001 - 0.01<br /> |Avrg unit stream power=198<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=180<br /> |Project started=2015<br /> |Works started=2019/08/01<br /> |Works completed=2019/09/30<br /> |Project completed=2020/09/30<br /> |Total cost category=50 - 100 k€<br /> |Funding sources=Scottish Rural Development Programme, National Lottery Heritage Fund<br /> |Investigation and design Lead organisation=EnviroCentre<br /> |Stakeholder engagement Lead organisation=Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Other motivation=Improve resilience to high flow events, reduce bank erosion &amp; sedimentation, improve habitats<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Bank stabilisation using engineered wood structures; sediment management<br /> |Other technical measure=Set-back fencing &amp; riparian planting<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=File:FordmouthRevetment.jpg&diff=47272 2020-09-03T17:37:28Z

<p>Alexrrc: Installation of a log revetment along River Avon to reduce bank erosion and protect agricultural land</p> <hr /> <div>Installation of a log revetment along River Avon to reduce bank erosion and protect agricultural land</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:River_Avon_Our_Water_Environment&diff=47271 2020-09-03T17:35:07Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.251756551922014, -3.3927181810140583<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Social benefits, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Jos<br /> |Main contact surname=Milner<br /> |Contact organisation=Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.tomintoulandglenlivet.com/our-water-environment/<br /> |Partner organisations=Spey Fisheries Board, Cairngorms National Park Authority, Crown Estate Scotland, Delnabo Estate, Fordmouth Farm<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Picture description=Engineered woody structure along river bank at Fordmouth Farm - soil scrapped back &amp; 8m long tree trunks, with intact root plates towards river, located along bank prior to burying<br /> |Project summary=River restoration works have been carried out along a high-energy reach of the River Avon within the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC) in Cairngorms National Park. The project encompasses green engineering woody structures and sediment management, as well as water margin management and riparian planting. The aim is to improve the capability of the watercourse to cope with high flow events, reduce excessive erosion and to protect in-channel and riparian habitats, as well as farm livelihoods and infrastructure. The works were carried out as a Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS), supported and managed by a National Lottery Heritage Funded partnership (Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership) as part of their wider ‘Our Water Environment’ project running across the Tomintoul and Glenlivet area.<br /> |Lessons learn=Cash flow is an issue as sizable sums required up front – project partner supported cash flow but the project could have been wider-reaching without this problem.<br /> <br /> Significant up-front investment is required to carry out initial survey work required to be able to inform land owners / managers about risks involved and allow them to decide if this is something they can accommodate.<br /> <br /> Lack of understanding about green engineering techniques means significant engagement is required early on to gain buy-in &amp; permissions.<br /> |Project title=River Avon Our Water Environment<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 08 06 Protected Species Survey Fordmouth and Delnabo Pic 34.jpg<br /> |Caption=One of two areas of sediment to be removed to re-open a secondary channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 02 Fordmouth ECOW 2.JPG<br /> |Caption=Close-up of root balls which will form new bank<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 03 Fordmouth ECOW 6.JPG<br /> |Caption=Tree trunks laid perpendicular to drainage ditch and main river channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=P1040005.JPG<br /> |Caption=Fixings for log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 10-uppersection.jpg<br /> |Caption=River bank being reinstated by burying log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 17-uppersection.jpg<br /> |Caption=Reinstated ground over log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=FordmouthPlanting&amp;LogRevetMar20.jpg<br /> |Caption=Riparian planting on reinstated ground above log revetment, showing root plates visible along river edge<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=River Spey<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Fordmouth Farm, Tomintoul<br /> |WFD water body name=River Avon<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Wandering<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Area of Conservation<br /> |Local site designation=Cairngorms National Park<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=Atlantic salmon, European Otter, Sea lamprey, Freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera),<br /> |Dominant substrate=Cobble<br /> |River corridor land use=Improved/semi-improved grassland/pasture,<br /> |Average channel gradient category=0.001 - 0.01<br /> |Avrg unit stream power=198<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=180<br /> |Project started=2015<br /> |Works started=2019/08/01<br /> |Works completed=2019/09/30<br /> |Project completed=2020/09/30<br /> |Total cost category=50 - 100 k€<br /> |Funding sources=Scottish Rural Development Programme, National Lottery Heritage Fund<br /> |Investigation and design Lead organisation=EnviroCentre<br /> |Stakeholder engagement Lead organisation=Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Other motivation=Improve resilience to high flow events, reduce bank erosion &amp; sedimentation, improve habitats<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Bank stabilisation using engineered wood structures; sediment management<br /> |Other technical measure=Set-back fencing &amp; riparian planting<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:River_Avon_Our_Water_Environment&diff=47270 2020-09-03T17:33:35Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.251756551922014, -3.3927181810140583<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Social benefits, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Jos<br /> |Main contact surname=Milner<br /> |Contact organisation=Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.tomintoulandglenlivet.com/our-water-environment/<br /> |Partner organisations=Spey Fisheries Board, Cairngorms National Park Authority, Crown Estate Scotland, Delnabo Estate, Fordmouth Farm<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Picture description=Engineered woody structure along river bank at Fordmouth Farm - soil scrapped back &amp; 8m long tree trunks, with intact root plates towards river, located along bank prior to burying<br /> |Project summary=River restoration works have been carried out along a high-energy reach of the River Avon within the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC) in Cairngorms National Park. The project encompasses green engineering woody structures and sediment management, as well as water margin management and riparian planting. The aim is to improve the capability of the watercourse to cope with high flow events, reduce excessive erosion and to protect in-channel and riparian habitats, as well as farm livelihoods and infrastructure. The works were carried out as a Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS), supported and managed by a National Lottery Heritage Funded partnership (Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership) as part of their wider ‘Our Water Environment’ project running across the Tomintoul and Glenlivet area.<br /> |Lessons learn=Cash flow is an issue as sizable sums required up front – project partner supported cash flow but the project could have been wider-reaching without this problem.<br /> <br /> Significant up-front investment is required to carry out initial survey work required to be able to inform land owners / managers about risks involved and allow them to decide if this is something they can accommodate.<br /> <br /> Lack of understanding about green engineering techniques means significant engagement is required early on to gain buy-in &amp; permissions.<br /> |Project title=River Avon Our Water Environment<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 08 06 Protected Species Survey Fordmouth and Delnabo Pic 34.jpg<br /> |Caption=One of two areas of sediment to be removed to re-open a secondary channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 02 Fordmouth ECOW 2.JPG<br /> |Caption=Close-up of root balls which will form new bank<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 03 Fordmouth ECOW 6.JPG<br /> |Caption=Tree trunks laid perpendicular to drainage ditch and main river channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=P1040005.JPG<br /> |Caption=Fixings for log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 10-uppersection.jpg<br /> |Caption=River bank being reinstated by burying log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 17-uppersection.jpg<br /> |Caption=Reinstated ground over log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=FordmouthPlanting&amp;LogRevetMar20.jpg<br /> |Caption=Riparian planting on reinstated ground above log revetment, showing root plates visible along river edge<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=2017 Fordmouth River Avon before 8 v3.JPG<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=River Spey<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Fordmouth Farm, Tomintoul<br /> |WFD water body name=River Avon<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Wandering<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Area of Conservation<br /> |Local site designation=Cairngorms National Park<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=Atlantic salmon, European Otter, Sea lamprey, Freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera),<br /> |Dominant substrate=Cobble<br /> |River corridor land use=Improved/semi-improved grassland/pasture,<br /> |Average channel gradient category=0.001 - 0.01<br /> |Avrg unit stream power=198<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=180<br /> |Project started=2015<br /> |Works started=2019/08/01<br /> |Works completed=2019/09/30<br /> |Project completed=2020/09/30<br /> |Total cost category=50 - 100 k€<br /> |Funding sources=Scottish Rural Development Programme, National Lottery Heritage Fund<br /> |Investigation and design Lead organisation=EnviroCentre<br /> |Stakeholder engagement Lead organisation=Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Other motivation=Improve resilience to high flow events, reduce bank erosion &amp; sedimentation, improve habitats<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Bank stabilisation using engineered wood structures; sediment management<br /> |Other technical measure=Set-back fencing &amp; riparian planting<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:River_Avon_Our_Water_Environment&diff=47268 2020-09-03T17:29:10Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.251756551922014, -3.3927181810140583<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Social benefits, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Jos<br /> |Main contact surname=Milner<br /> |Contact organisation=Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.tomintoulandglenlivet.com/our-water-environment/<br /> |Partner organisations=Spey Fisheries Board, Cairngorms National Park Authority, Crown Estate Scotland, Delnabo Estate, Fordmouth Farm<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Picture description=Engineered woody structure along river bank at Fordmouth Farm - soil scrapped back &amp; 8m long tree trunks, with intact root plates towards river, located along bank prior to burying<br /> |Project summary=River restoration works have been carried out along a high-energy reach of the River Avon within the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC) in Cairngorms National Park. The project encompasses green engineering woody structures and sediment management, as well as water margin management and riparian planting. The aim is to improve the capability of the watercourse to cope with high flow events, reduce excessive erosion and to protect in-channel and riparian habitats, as well as farm livelihoods and infrastructure. The works were carried out as a Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS), supported and managed by a National Lottery Heritage Funded partnership (Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership) as part of their wider ‘Our Water Environment’ project running across the Tomintoul and Glenlivet area.<br /> |Lessons learn=Cash flow is an issue as sizable sums required up front – project partner supported cash flow but the project could have been wider-reaching without this problem.<br /> <br /> Significant up-front investment is required to carry out initial survey work required to be able to inform land owners / managers about risks involved and allow them to decide if this is something they can accommodate.<br /> <br /> Lack of understanding about green engineering techniques means significant engagement is required early on to gain buy-in &amp; permissions.<br /> |Project title=River Avon Our Water Environment<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 08 06 Protected Species Survey Fordmouth and Delnabo Pic 34.jpg<br /> |Caption=One of two areas of sediment to be removed to re-open a secondary channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 02 Fordmouth ECOW 2.JPG<br /> |Caption=Close-up of root balls which will form new bank<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 03 Fordmouth ECOW 6.JPG<br /> |Caption=Tree trunks laid perpendicular to drainage ditch and main river channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=P1040005.JPG<br /> |Caption=Fixings for log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 10-uppersection.jpg<br /> |Caption=River bank being reinstated by burying log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 17-uppersection.jpg<br /> |Caption=Reinstated ground over log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=FordmouthPlanting&amp;LogRevetMar20.jpg<br /> |Caption=Riparian planting on reinstated ground above log revetment, showing root plates visible along river edge<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=River Spey<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Fordmouth Farm, Tomintoul<br /> |WFD water body name=River Avon<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Wandering<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Area of Conservation<br /> |Local site designation=Cairngorms National Park<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=Atlantic salmon, European Otter, Sea lamprey, Freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera),<br /> |Dominant substrate=Cobble<br /> |River corridor land use=Improved/semi-improved grassland/pasture,<br /> |Average channel gradient category=0.001 - 0.01<br /> |Avrg unit stream power=198<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=180<br /> |Project started=2015<br /> |Works started=2019/08/01<br /> |Works completed=2019/09/30<br /> |Project completed=2020/09/30<br /> |Total cost category=50 - 100 k€<br /> |Funding sources=Scottish Rural Development Programme, National Lottery Heritage Fund<br /> |Investigation and design Lead organisation=EnviroCentre<br /> |Stakeholder engagement Lead organisation=Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Other motivation=Improve resilience to high flow events, reduce bank erosion &amp; sedimentation, improve habitats<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Bank stabilisation using engineered wood structures; sediment management<br /> |Other technical measure=Set-back fencing &amp; riparian planting<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:River_Avon_Our_Water_Environment&diff=47267 2020-09-03T17:25:21Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.251756551922014, -3.3927181810140583<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Social benefits, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Jos<br /> |Main contact surname=Milner<br /> |Contact organisation=Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.tomintoulandglenlivet.com/our-water-environment/<br /> |Partner organisations=Spey Fisheries Board, Cairngorms National Park Authority, Crown Estate Scotland, Delnabo Estate, Fordmouth Farm<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Picture description=Engineered woody structure along river bank at Fordmouth Farm - soil scrapped back &amp; 8m long tree trunks, with intact root plates towards river, located along bank prior to burying<br /> |Project summary=River restoration works have been carried out along a high-energy reach of the River Avon within the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC) in Cairngorms National Park. The project encompasses green engineering woody structures and sediment management, as well as water margin management and riparian planting. The aim is to improve the capability of the watercourse to cope with high flow events, reduce excessive erosion and to protect in-channel and riparian habitats, as well as farm livelihoods and infrastructure. The works were carried out as a Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS), supported and managed by a National Lottery Heritage Funded partnership (Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership) as part of their wider ‘Our Water Environment’ project running across the Tomintoul and Glenlivet area.<br /> |Lessons learn=Cash flow is an issue as sizable sums required up front – project partner supported cash flow but the project could have been wider-reaching without this problem.<br /> <br /> Significant up-front investment is required to carry out initial survey work required to be able to inform land owners / managers about risks involved and allow them to decide if this is something they can accommodate.<br /> <br /> Lack of understanding about green engineering techniques means significant engagement is required early on to gain buy-in &amp; permissions.<br /> |Project title=River Avon Our Water Environment<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 08 06 Protected Species Survey Fordmouth and Delnabo Pic 34.jpg<br /> |Caption=One of two areas of sediment to be removed to re-open a secondary channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 02 Fordmouth ECOW 2.JPG<br /> |Caption=Close-up of root balls which will form new bank<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 03 Fordmouth ECOW 6.JPG<br /> |Caption=Tree trunks laid perpendicular to drainage ditch and main river channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=P1040005.JPG<br /> |Caption=Fixings for log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 10-uppersection.jpg<br /> |Caption=River bank being reinstated by burying log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 17-uppersection.jpg<br /> |Caption=Reinstated ground over log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=FordmouthPlanting&amp;LogRevetMar20.jpg<br /> |Caption=Riparian planting on reinstated ground above log revetment, showing root plates visible along river edge<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=2017 Fordmouth River Avon before 8 v3.JPG<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=River Spey<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Fordmouth Farm, Tomintoul<br /> |WFD water body name=River Avon<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Wandering<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Area of Conservation<br /> |Local site designation=Cairngorms National Park<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=Atlantic salmon, European Otter, Sea lamprey, Freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera),<br /> |Dominant substrate=Cobble<br /> |River corridor land use=Improved/semi-improved grassland/pasture,<br /> |Average channel gradient category=0.001 - 0.01<br /> |Avrg unit stream power=198<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=180<br /> |Project started=2015<br /> |Works started=2019/08/01<br /> |Works completed=2019/09/30<br /> |Project completed=2020/09/30<br /> |Total cost category=50 - 100 k€<br /> |Funding sources=Scottish Rural Development Programme, National Lottery Heritage Fund<br /> |Investigation and design Lead organisation=EnviroCentre<br /> |Stakeholder engagement Lead organisation=Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Other motivation=Improve resilience to high flow events, reduce bank erosion &amp; sedimentation, improve habitats<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Bank stabilisation using engineered wood structures; sediment management<br /> |Other technical measure=Set-back fencing &amp; riparian planting<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:River_Avon_Our_Water_Environment&diff=47265 2020-09-03T17:22:18Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.251756551922014, -3.3927181810140583<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Social benefits, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Jos<br /> |Main contact surname=Milner<br /> |Contact organisation=Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.tomintoulandglenlivet.com/our-water-environment/<br /> |Partner organisations=Spey Fisheries Board, Cairngorms National Park Authority, Crown Estate Scotland, Delnabo Estate, Fordmouth Farm<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Picture description=Engineered woody structure along river bank at Fordmouth Farm - soil scrapped back &amp; 8m long tree trunks, with intact root plates towards river, located along bank prior to burying<br /> |Project summary=River restoration works have been carried out along a high-energy reach of the River Avon within the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC) in Cairngorms National Park. The project encompasses green engineering woody structures and sediment management, as well as water margin management and riparian planting. The aim is to improve the capability of the watercourse to cope with high flow events, reduce excessive erosion and to protect in-channel and riparian habitats, as well as farm livelihoods and infrastructure. The works were carried out as a Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS), supported and managed by a National Lottery Heritage Funded partnership (Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership) as part of their wider ‘Our Water Environment’ project running across the Tomintoul and Glenlivet area.<br /> |Lessons learn=Cash flow is an issue as sizable sums required up front – project partner supported cash flow but the project could have been wider-reaching without this problem.<br /> <br /> Significant up-front investment is required to carry out initial survey work required to be able to inform land owners / managers about risks involved and allow them to decide if this is something they can accommodate.<br /> <br /> Lack of understanding about green engineering techniques means significant engagement is required early on to gain buy-in &amp; permissions.<br /> |Project title=River Avon Our Water Environment<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 08 06 Protected Species Survey Fordmouth and Delnabo Pic 34.jpg<br /> |Caption=One of two areas of sediment to be removed to re-open a secondary channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 02 Fordmouth ECOW 2.JPG<br /> |Caption=Close-up of root balls which will form new bank<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 03 Fordmouth ECOW 6.JPG<br /> |Caption=Tree trunks laid perpendicular to drainage ditch and main river channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=P1040005.JPG<br /> |Caption=Fixings for log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 10-uppersection.jpg<br /> |Caption=River bank being reinstated by burying log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 17-uppersection.jpg<br /> |Caption=Reinstated ground over log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=FordmouthPlanting&amp;LogRevetMar20.jpg<br /> |Caption=Riparian planting on reinstated ground above log revetment, showing root plates visible along river edge<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=River Spey<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Fordmouth Farm, Tomintoul<br /> |WFD water body name=River Avon<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Wandering<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Area of Conservation<br /> |Local site designation=Cairngorms National Park<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=Atlantic salmon, European Otter, Sea lamprey, Freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera),<br /> |Dominant substrate=Cobble<br /> |River corridor land use=Improved/semi-improved grassland/pasture,<br /> |Average channel gradient category=0.001 - 0.01<br /> |Avrg unit stream power=198<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=180<br /> |Project started=2015<br /> |Works started=2019/08/01<br /> |Works completed=2019/09/30<br /> |Project completed=2020/09/30<br /> |Total cost category=50 - 100 k€<br /> |Funding sources=Scottish Rural Development Programme, National Lottery Heritage Fund<br /> |Investigation and design Lead organisation=EnviroCentre<br /> |Stakeholder engagement Lead organisation=Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Other motivation=Improve resilience to high flow events, reduce bank erosion &amp; sedimentation, improve habitats<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Bank stabilisation using engineered wood structures; sediment management<br /> |Other technical measure=Set-back fencing &amp; riparian planting<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:River_Avon_Our_Water_Environment&diff=47264 2020-09-03T17:21:20Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.251756551922014, -3.3927181810140583<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Social benefits, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Jos<br /> |Main contact surname=Milner<br /> |Contact organisation=Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.tomintoulandglenlivet.com/our-water-environment/<br /> |Partner organisations=Spey Fisheries Board, Cairngorms National Park Authority, Crown Estate Scotland, Delnabo Estate, Fordmouth Farm<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Picture description=Engineered woody structure along river bank at Fordmouth Farm - soil scrapped back &amp; 8m long tree trunks, with intact root plates towards river, located along bank prior to burying<br /> |Project summary=River restoration works have been carried out along a high-energy reach of the River Avon within the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC) in Cairngorms National Park. The project encompasses green engineering woody structures and sediment management, as well as water margin management and riparian planting. The aim is to improve the capability of the watercourse to cope with high flow events, reduce excessive erosion and to protect in-channel and riparian habitats, as well as farm livelihoods and infrastructure. The works were carried out as a Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS), supported and managed by a National Lottery Heritage Funded partnership (Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership) as part of their wider ‘Our Water Environment’ project running across the Tomintoul and Glenlivet area.<br /> |Lessons learn=Cash flow is an issue as sizable sums required up front – project partner supported cash flow but the project could have been wider-reaching without this problem.<br /> <br /> Significant up-front investment is required to carry out initial survey work required to be able to inform land owners / managers about risks involved and allow them to decide if this is something they can accommodate.<br /> <br /> Lack of understanding about green engineering techniques means significant engagement is required early on to gain buy-in &amp; permissions.<br /> |Project title=River Avon Our Water Environment<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 08 06 Protected Species Survey Fordmouth and Delnabo Pic 34.jpg<br /> |Caption=One of two areas of sediment to be removed to re-open a secondary channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 02 Fordmouth ECOW 2.JPG<br /> |Caption=Close-up of root balls which will form new bank<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 03 Fordmouth ECOW 6.JPG<br /> |Caption=Tree trunks laid perpendicular to drainage ditch and main river channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=P1040005.JPG<br /> |Caption=Fixings for log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 10-uppersection.jpg<br /> |Caption=River bank being reinstated by burying log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 17-uppersection.jpg<br /> |Caption=Reinstated ground over log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=FordmouthPlanting&amp;LogRevetMar20.jpg<br /> |Caption=Riparian planting on reinstated ground above log revetment, showing root plates visible along river edge<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=2017 Fordmouth River Avon before 8 v3.JPG<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=River Spey<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Fordmouth Farm, Tomintoul<br /> |WFD water body name=River Avon<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Wandering<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Area of Conservation<br /> |Local site designation=Cairngorms National Park<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=Atlantic salmon, European Otter, Sea lamprey, Freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera),<br /> |Dominant substrate=Cobble<br /> |River corridor land use=Improved/semi-improved grassland/pasture,<br /> |Average channel gradient category=0.001 - 0.01<br /> |Avrg unit stream power=198<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=180<br /> |Project started=2015<br /> |Works started=2019/08/01<br /> |Works completed=2019/09/30<br /> |Project completed=2020/09/30<br /> |Total cost category=50 - 100 k€<br /> |Funding sources=Scottish Rural Development Programme, National Lottery Heritage Fund<br /> |Investigation and design Lead organisation=EnviroCentre<br /> |Stakeholder engagement Lead organisation=Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Other motivation=Improve resilience to high flow events, reduce bank erosion &amp; sedimentation, improve habitats<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Bank stabilisation using engineered wood structures; sediment management<br /> |Other technical measure=Set-back fencing &amp; riparian planting<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:River_Avon_Our_Water_Environment&diff=47262 2020-09-03T17:18:16Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.251756551922014, -3.3927181810140583<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Social benefits, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Jos<br /> |Main contact surname=Milner<br /> |Contact organisation=Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.tomintoulandglenlivet.com/our-water-environment/<br /> |Partner organisations=Spey Fisheries Board, Cairngorms National Park Authority, Crown Estate Scotland, Delnabo Estate, Fordmouth Farm<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Picture description=Engineered woody structure along river bank at Fordmouth Farm - soil scrapped back &amp; 8m long tree trunks, with intact root plates towards river, located along bank prior to burying<br /> |Project summary=River restoration works have been carried out along a high-energy reach of the River Avon within the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC) in Cairngorms National Park. The project encompasses green engineering woody structures and sediment management, as well as water margin management and riparian planting. The aim is to improve the capability of the watercourse to cope with high flow events, reduce excessive erosion and to protect in-channel and riparian habitats, as well as farm livelihoods and infrastructure. The works were carried out as a Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS), supported and managed by a National Lottery Heritage Funded partnership (Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership) as part of their wider ‘Our Water Environment’ project running across the Tomintoul and Glenlivet area.<br /> |Lessons learn=Cash flow is an issue as sizable sums required up front – project partner supported cash flow but the project could have been wider-reaching without this problem.<br /> <br /> Significant up-front investment is required to carry out initial survey work required to be able to inform land owners / managers about risks involved and allow them to decide if this is something they can accommodate.<br /> <br /> Lack of understanding about green engineering techniques means significant engagement is required early on to gain buy-in &amp; permissions.<br /> |Project title=River Avon Our Water Environment<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 08 06 Protected Species Survey Fordmouth and Delnabo Pic 34.jpg<br /> |Caption=One of two areas of sediment to be removed to re-open a secondary channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 02 Fordmouth ECOW 2.JPG<br /> |Caption=Close-up of root balls which will form new bank<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 03 Fordmouth ECOW 6.JPG<br /> |Caption=Tree trunks laid perpendicular to drainage ditch and main river channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=P1040005.JPG<br /> |Caption=Fixings for log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 10-uppersection.jpg<br /> |Caption=River bank being reinstated by burying log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 17-uppersection.jpg<br /> |Caption=Reinstated ground over log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=FordmouthPlanting&amp;LogRevetMar20.jpg<br /> |Caption=Riparian planting on reinstated ground above log revetment, showing root plates visible along river edge<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=2017 Fordmouth River Avon before 8.JPG<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=River Spey<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Fordmouth Farm, Tomintoul<br /> |WFD water body name=River Avon<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Wandering<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Area of Conservation<br /> |Local site designation=Cairngorms National Park<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=Atlantic salmon, European Otter, Sea lamprey, Freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera),<br /> |Dominant substrate=Cobble<br /> |River corridor land use=Improved/semi-improved grassland/pasture,<br /> |Average channel gradient category=0.001 - 0.01<br /> |Avrg unit stream power=198<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=180<br /> |Project started=2015<br /> |Works started=2019/08/01<br /> |Works completed=2019/09/30<br /> |Project completed=2020/09/30<br /> |Total cost category=50 - 100 k€<br /> |Funding sources=Scottish Rural Development Programme, National Lottery Heritage Fund<br /> |Investigation and design Lead organisation=EnviroCentre<br /> |Stakeholder engagement Lead organisation=Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Other motivation=Improve resilience to high flow events, reduce bank erosion &amp; sedimentation, improve habitats<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Bank stabilisation using engineered wood structures; sediment management<br /> |Other technical measure=Set-back fencing &amp; riparian planting<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:River_Avon_Our_Water_Environment&diff=47225 2020-08-21T13:23:46Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=57.251756551922014, -3.3927181810140583<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Social benefits, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Jos<br /> |Main contact surname=Milner<br /> |Contact organisation=Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership<br /> |Contact organisation url=https://www.tomintoulandglenlivet.com/our-water-environment/<br /> |Partner organisations=Spey Fisheries Board, Cairngorms National Park Authority, Crown Estate Scotland, Delnabo Estate, Fordmouth Farm<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Fordmouth.jpeg<br /> |Picture description=Engineered woody structure along river bank at Fordmouth Farm - soil scrapped back &amp; 8m long tree trunks, with intact root plates towards river, located along bank prior to burying<br /> |Project summary=River restoration works have been carried out along a high-energy reach of the River Avon within the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC) in Cairngorms National Park. The project encompasses green engineering woody structures and sediment management, as well as water margin management and riparian planting. The aim is to improve the capability of the watercourse to cope with high flow events, reduce excessive erosion and to protect in-channel and riparian habitats, as well as farm livelihoods and infrastructure. The works were carried out as a Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS), supported and managed by a National Lottery Heritage Funded partnership (Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership) as part of their wider ‘Our Water Environment’ project running across the Tomintoul and Glenlivet area.<br /> |Lessons learn=Cash flow is an issue as sizable sums required up front – project partner supported cash flow but the project could have been wider-reaching without this problem.<br /> <br /> Significant up-front investment is required to carry out initial survey work required to be able to inform land owners / managers about risks involved and allow them to decide if this is something they can accommodate.<br /> <br /> Lack of understanding about green engineering techniques means significant engagement is required early on to gain buy-in &amp; permissions.<br /> |Project title=River Avon Our Water Environment<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Fordmouth log revetment 1<br /> |Caption=Tree trunks with intact root balls creating new log revetment river bank<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 02 Fordmouth ECOW 2.JPG<br /> |Caption=Close-up of root balls which will form new bank<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 03 Fordmouth ECOW 6.JPG<br /> |Caption=Tree trunks laid perpendicular to drainage ditch and main river channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=P1040005.JPG<br /> |Caption=Fixings for log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 10-uppersection.jpg<br /> |Caption=River bank being reinstated by burying log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=19 09 17-uppersection.jpg<br /> |Caption=Reinstated ground over log revetment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=FordmouthPlanting&amp;LogRevetMar20.jpg<br /> |Caption=Riparian planting on reinstated ground above log revetment, showing root plates visible along river edge<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=River Spey<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Fordmouth Farm, Tomintoul<br /> |WFD water body name=River Avon<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Wandering<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Area of Conservation<br /> |Local site designation=Cairngorms National Park<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=Atlantic salmon, European Otter, Sea lamprey, Freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera),<br /> |Dominant substrate=Cobble<br /> |River corridor land use=Improved/semi-improved grassland/pasture,<br /> |Average channel gradient category=0.001 - 0.01<br /> |Avrg unit stream power=198<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=180<br /> |Project started=2015<br /> |Works started=2019/08/01<br /> |Works completed=2019/09/30<br /> |Project completed=2020/09/30<br /> |Total cost category=50 - 100 k€<br /> |Funding sources=Scottish Rural Development Programme, National Lottery Heritage Fund<br /> |Investigation and design Lead organisation=EnviroCentre<br /> |Stakeholder engagement Lead organisation=Tomintoul &amp; Glenlivet Landscape Partnership<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Other motivation=Improve resilience to high flow events, reduce bank erosion &amp; sedimentation, improve habitats<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Bank stabilisation using engineered wood structures; sediment management<br /> |Other technical measure=Set-back fencing &amp; riparian planting<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=38.23763865347337, -1.619468714569848<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Project web site url=https://www.chsegura.es/chs/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring<br /> |Country=Spain<br /> |Main contact forename=Jaime<br /> |Main contact surname=Fraile<br /> |Contact organisation=Confederación Hidrográfica del Segura<br /> |Contact organisation url=https://www.chsegura.es/chs/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/<br /> |Partner organisations=Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia (Subdirección General de Medio Natural); Universidad de Murcia (Departamentos de Ecología e Hidrología, y de Zoología y Antropología Física, Facultad de Biología); Asociación de Naturalistas del Sureste - ANSE; Ayuntamiento de Calasparra &amp; Ayuntamiento de Cieza.<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=LIFE+ RIPISILVANATURA (LIFE13 BIO/ES/1407)<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Bosque de ribera.png<br /> |Project summary=Despite the Segura River makes its way in many through unique vegetation in many sections of the stream, the riverside or riparian forest (ripisilva) is in serious danger due to the threat of invasive species which are gradually occupying its space. LIFE project &quot;Ripisilvanatura&quot; aims to control the expansion of Invasive Exotic Species existing on the riverbanks of the Segura River and promote the colonization of the riparian forest by native species. <br /> <br /> <br /> As mentioned before, the main objective is to promote the recovery of the riparian forest, specifically of the habitats of Community interest 92A0 and 92D0 as well as their associated main habitats in the most degraded area of that habitat through the Segura River which is located after the largest reservoir of the entire basin (Cenajo reservoir). It is an area of maximum condition and progressive deterioration of the habitat corresponding to the Vega Alta del Segura in Moratalla, Calasparra and Cieza.<br /> To achieve this goal, the project aims to fight against Invasive Alien Species (IAS) since they have colonized the original niche of such habitat. AIS are the key actors of the substantial problem for the River Segura in the Region of Murcia; the loss of primary habitat is an advantage for opportunistic species of both fauna and flora, entailing an obvious loss of the rich biodiversity that was traditionally linked to the Salicaceae and Populus ripisilva. Thus the main strategy pursues the recovery and protection of riparian forests from the middle course of the river basin in the stretch including the municipalities of Moratalla, Calasparra and Cieza by controlling invasive alien species primarily within the habitats listed as “priority” because the species of fauna that are the subject of this project find their niche in these habitats. <br /> <br /> <br /> Fulfilment of the following specific objectives set will enable the success of the project:<br /> <br /> • Creation of a green infrastructure between the two riparian nature reserves of the region.<br /> <br /> • Regeneration and protection of the priority habitats of community interest and the habitats of interest associated with the river. <br /> <br /> • Protection and conservation of priority and European special protection fauna.<br /> <br /> • Elimination of invasive exotic plant species through hands-off management.<br /> <br /> • Removal of ichthyofauna and exotic birds via citizen engagement and the competent administration.<br /> <br /> • Prevention and eradication of fires along the riverbed.<br /> <br /> • Creation of a Land Stewardship Network for the Vega Alta.<br /> <br /> • Provision of ITCs as a very versatile tool for the fight against IAS and biodiversity conservation.<br /> <br /> • Generation of protection measures for the threatened pre-existing ripisilva clumps.<br /> <br /> • Publication of an Integrated Management and Control Strategy on Invasive Alien Species<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Surveys have been carried out to study biodiversity indicators focused on five components:<br /> <br /> - indigenous riparian habitats and their ecological quality (vegetation<br /> <br /> - Physicochemical water quality<br /> <br /> - Aquatic macroinvertebrates and quality index<br /> <br /> - Riparian birds<br /> <br /> - Semi-aquatic vertebrates: Otter (Lutra lutra) and water rat (Arvicola sapidus)<br /> <br /> <br /> In addition, other faunistic taxa(amphibians and reptiles, bats and molluscs) have been incorporated as a goal of monitoring.<br /> |Lessons learn=The project has contributed to the control and monitoring of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in the study area, mainly exotic Galapagos, as well as the replacement of vegetation on riversides of the Segura River from non-native to native. During the project, different trial management techniques have been carried out for the eradication of giant reed (Arundo donax) and exotic Galapagos (Trachemys scripta). The exotic Galapagos and other exotic species specimens captured during the surveys have been transferred to the Wildlife Recovery Center for management.<br /> <br /> The implementation of the different actions has been developed through the participation of volunteers involved in the project. They have contributed to the plantations, removal of IAS from the river, installation of bat boxes and riparian birds banding activities. <br /> <br /> The immediate occupation by riparian vegetation returns the river to its natural condition. Among its multiple benefits this status does not promote the spread of fires and gives shelter to numerous native species. <br /> <br /> Another achievement of the project has been the raise on awareness among the sectors involved in animals’ sale. Formative talks about the impact that IAS have on rivers have taken place along the project term to put across the message to actual owners and future buyers.<br /> |Project title=Strengthening associated biodiversity of habitat 92A0 and control of Invasive Alien Species in the Segura River (LIFE + Ripisilvanatura)<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Ripisilva.png<br /> |Caption=Scope of action<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Nursery.jpg<br /> |Caption=Riparian vegetation cultivared at the nursery<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Volunteering planting action.jpg<br /> |Caption=Volunteering planting action<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Med Galapagos vs Exotic Galapagos.jpg<br /> |Caption=Mediterranean Galapagos (left) vs. Exotic Galapagos (right)<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Segura<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Río Segura desde Almadenes hasta Ojós (SEG7) y Río Segura desde el embalse del Cenajo hasta Almadenes (SEG6)<br /> |WFD (national) typology=R-T14 &amp; R-T16<br /> |WFD water body name=Segura River<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=All - multiple designations across the site<br /> |Local site designation=Habitats of Community Interest<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=Yes<br /> |Species=To remove (IAS): Exotic Galapagos (Trachemys scripta) and Giant reed (Arundo Donax)<br /> |River corridor land use=Intensive agriculture (arable), Plantation forestry, Urban,<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=57000<br /> |Project started=2014/09/01<br /> |Project completed=2019/08/31<br /> |Total cost category=1000 - 5000 k€<br /> |Funding sources=EU co-financing (49.75%).<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=Invasive species, Riparian development,<br /> |Hydromorphological quality elements=Structure &amp; condition of riparian/lake shore zones, Quantity &amp; dynamics of flow,<br /> |Other motivation=Removal of AIS of flora and fauna and recovery of the riparian forest for habitats of Community interest<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Planting of native species, Removal of invasive plants, Restoring riparian vegetation, Structuring of shoreline,<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Alloctone species control, Vegetation management,<br /> |Management interventions=Management of undesirable plant species, Implementation of best practice land &amp; soil management, Promotion of riparian vegetation and natural re-growth of bankside, Riparian tree planting, Removal of invasive species,<br /> |Social measures=Volunteer engagement, Creation of a Land Stewardship Network, Community education (talks and workshops)<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Structure &amp; condition of riparian/lake shore zones<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Awaiting results<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Bat Survey<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Awaiting results<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Mammel survey<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Terrestrial mollusks<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Awaiting results<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Birds<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Macroinvertebrates (IBMWP)<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=No change<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Habitat mapping<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Connectivity [Lateral &amp; Vertical]<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=No change<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Water Quality (Conductivity, Total suspended solids (TSS), Nitrates)<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Case study monitoring documents<br /> |Monitoring document=http://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/docsdescarga/4-Evaluacion-inicial-ecologica.pdf<br /> |Description=Initial assessment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study monitoring documents<br /> |Monitoring document=http://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/docsdescarga/11-Evaluacion-ecologica-Julio16.pdf<br /> |Description=Annual monitoring and evaluation (2016)<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study monitoring documents<br /> |Monitoring document=http://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/docsdescarga/12-Evaluacion-ecologica-Julio17.pdf<br /> |Description=Annual monitoring and evaluation (2017)<br /> }}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=https://www.chsegura.es/chs/informaciongeneral/mediatecadigital/libros/libro_0089.html<br /> |Description=Riverbanks restoration handbook for the Segura river basin<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG3jSn8gLgY<br /> |Description=Works within the Segura River project site (Calasparra and Cieza). Clearing and cleaning of invasive giant reed and replacement of riverbank forest<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=https://exoticasinvasoras.carm.es/<br /> |Description=Map that gives information on the geographic location of alien species detected on the Region of Murcia. New observations could be uploaded using the App &quot;Exóticas Murcia&quot; (Android only)<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=https://twitter.com/ripisilvanatura<br /> |Description=Twitter profile of the project<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=https://www.facebook.com/ripisilvanatura/<br /> |Description=Facebook profile of the project<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=http://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/docsdescarga/5-Codigo-Buenas-Practicas-Agricolas-Ripisilva.pdf<br /> |Description=Code of environment-friendly farming practices.<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=http://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/docsdescarga/6-Protocolo-EXOTICAS.pdf<br /> |Description=Action protocol on the detection of alien invasive species of fauna in riparian habitats<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=f16a3176-140f-496c-bbb5-c154087c1b47&amp;groupId=14<br /> |Description=Learning guide for scholars about the riparian forest<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information<br /> |Information=SEGURA RIPISILVANATURA LISTENS TO YOU!<br /> <br /> To contact us with any questions, suggestions or for more information please send an email to life.ripisilvanatura@chsegura.es or do it through social networks:<br /> <br /> Ripisilvanatura on Facebook : Ripisilvanatura<br /> Ripisilvanatura on Twitter : @ripisilvanatura<br /> }}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>Alexrrc: Alexrrc moved page Case study:Strengthening associated biodiversity of habitat 92A0 and control of Invasive Alien Species in the Segura River (LIFE + Ripisilvanatura) 2 to [[Case study:Strengthening associated biodiversity of habitat 92A0 and contr...</p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=38.23763865347337, -1.619468714569848<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Project web site url=https://www.chsegura.es/chs/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring<br /> |Country=Spain<br /> |Main contact forename=Jaime<br /> |Main contact surname=Fraile<br /> |Contact organisation=Confederación Hidrográfica del Segura<br /> |Contact organisation url=https://www.chsegura.es/chs/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/<br /> |Partner organisations=Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia (Subdirección General de Medio Natural); Universidad de Murcia (Departamentos de Ecología e Hidrología, y de Zoología y Antropología Física, Facultad de Biología); Asociación de Naturalistas del Sureste - ANSE; Ayuntamiento de Calasparra &amp; Ayuntamiento de Cieza.<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=LIFE+ RIPISILVANATURA (LIFE13 BIO/ES/1407)<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Bosque de ribera.png<br /> |Project summary=Despite the Segura River makes its way in many through unique vegetation in many sections of the stream, the riverside or riparian forest (ripisilva) is in serious danger due to the threat of invasive species which are gradually occupying its space. LIFE project &quot;Ripisilvanatura&quot; aims to control the expansion of Invasive Exotic Species existing on the riverbanks of the Segura River and promote the colonization of the riparian forest by native species. <br /> <br /> <br /> As mentioned before, the main objective is to promote the recovery of the riparian forest, specifically of the habitats of Community interest 92A0 and 92D0 as well as their associated main habitats in the most degraded area of that habitat through the Segura River which is located after the largest reservoir of the entire basin (Cenajo reservoir). It is an area of maximum condition and progressive deterioration of the habitat corresponding to the Vega Alta del Segura in Moratalla, Calasparra and Cieza.<br /> To achieve this goal, the project aims to fight against Invasive Alien Species (IAS) since they have colonized the original niche of such habitat. AIS are the key actors of the substantial problem for the River Segura in the Region of Murcia; the loss of primary habitat is an advantage for opportunistic species of both fauna and flora, entailing an obvious loss of the rich biodiversity that was traditionally linked to the Salicaceae and Populus ripisilva. Thus the main strategy pursues the recovery and protection of riparian forests from the middle course of the river basin in the stretch including the municipalities of Moratalla, Calasparra and Cieza by controlling invasive alien species primarily within the habitats listed as “priority” because the species of fauna that are the subject of this project find their niche in these habitats. <br /> <br /> <br /> Fulfilment of the following specific objectives set will enable the success of the project:<br /> <br /> • Creation of a green infrastructure between the two riparian nature reserves of the region.<br /> <br /> • Regeneration and protection of the priority habitats of community interest and the habitats of interest associated with the river. <br /> <br /> • Protection and conservation of priority and European special protection fauna.<br /> <br /> • Elimination of invasive exotic plant species through hands-off management.<br /> <br /> • Removal of ichthyofauna and exotic birds via citizen engagement and the competent administration.<br /> <br /> • Prevention and eradication of fires along the riverbed.<br /> <br /> • Creation of a Land Stewardship Network for the Vega Alta.<br /> <br /> • Provision of ITCs as a very versatile tool for the fight against IAS and biodiversity conservation.<br /> <br /> • Generation of protection measures for the threatened pre-existing ripisilva clumps.<br /> <br /> • Publication of an Integrated Management and Control Strategy on Invasive Alien Species<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Surveys have been carried out to study biodiversity indicators focused on five components:<br /> <br /> - indigenous riparian habitats and their ecological quality (vegetation<br /> <br /> - Physicochemical water quality<br /> <br /> - Aquatic macroinvertebrates and quality index<br /> <br /> - Riparian birds<br /> <br /> - Semi-aquatic vertebrates: Otter (Lutra lutra) and water rat (Arvicola sapidus)<br /> <br /> <br /> In addition, other faunistic taxa(amphibians and reptiles, bats and molluscs) have been incorporated as a goal of monitoring.<br /> |Lessons learn=The project has contributed to the control and monitoring of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in the study area, mainly exotic Galapagos, as well as the replacement of vegetation on riversides of the Segura River from non-native to native. During the project, different trial management techniques have been carried out for the eradication of giant reed (Arundo donax) and exotic Galapagos (Trachemys scripta). The exotic Galapagos and other exotic species specimens captured during the surveys have been transferred to the Wildlife Recovery Center for management.<br /> <br /> The implementation of the different actions has been developed through the participation of volunteers involved in the project. They have contributed to the plantations, removal of IAS from the river, installation of bat boxes and riparian birds banding activities. <br /> <br /> The immediate occupation by riparian vegetation returns the river to its natural condition. Among its multiple benefits this status does not promote the spread of fires and gives shelter to numerous native species. <br /> <br /> Another achievement of the project has been the raise on awareness among the sectors involved in animals’ sale. Formative talks about the impact that IAS have on rivers have taken place along the project term to put across the message to actual owners and future buyers.<br /> |Project title=Strengthening associated biodiversity of habitat 92A0 and control of Invasive Alien Species in the Segura River (LIFE + Ripisilvanatura)<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Ripisilva.png<br /> |Caption=Scope of action<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Nursery.jpg<br /> |Caption=Riparian vegetation cultivared at the nursery<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Volunteering planting action.jpg<br /> |Caption=Volunteering planting action<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Med Galapagos vs Exotic Galapagos.jpg<br /> |Caption=Mediterranean Galapagos (left) vs. Exotic Galapagos (right)<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Segura<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Río Segura desde Almadenes hasta Ojós (SEG7) y Río Segura desde el embalse del Cenajo hasta Almadenes (SEG6)<br /> |WFD (national) typology=R-T14 &amp; R-T16<br /> |WFD water body name=Segura River<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=All - multiple designations across the site<br /> |Local site designation=Habitats of Community Interest<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=Yes<br /> |Species=To remove (IAS): Exotic Galapagos (Trachemys scripta) and Giant reed (Arundo Donax)<br /> |River corridor land use=Intensive agriculture (arable), Plantation forestry, Urban,<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=57000<br /> |Project started=2014/09/01<br /> |Project completed=2019/08/31<br /> |Total cost category=1000 - 5000 k€<br /> |Funding sources=EU co-financing (49.75%).<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=Invasive species, Riparian development,<br /> |Hydromorphological quality elements=Structure &amp; condition of riparian/lake shore zones, Quantity &amp; dynamics of flow,<br /> |Other motivation=Removal of AIS of flora and fauna and recovery of the riparian forest for habitats of Community interest<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Planting of native species, Removal of invasive plants, Restoring riparian vegetation, Structuring of shoreline,<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Alloctone species control, Vegetation management,<br /> |Management interventions=Management of undesirable plant species, Implementation of best practice land &amp; soil management, Promotion of riparian vegetation and natural re-growth of bankside, Riparian tree planting, Removal of invasive species,<br /> |Social measures=Volunteer engagement, Creation of a Land Stewardship Network, Community education (talks and workshops)<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Structure &amp; condition of riparian/lake shore zones<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Awaiting results<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Bat Survey<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Awaiting results<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Mammel survey<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Terrestrial mollusks<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Awaiting results<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Birds<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Macroinvertebrates (IBMWP)<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=No change<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Habitat mapping<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Connectivity [Lateral &amp; Vertical]<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=No change<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Water Quality (Conductivity, Total suspended solids (TSS), Nitrates)<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Case study monitoring documents<br /> |Monitoring document=http://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/docsdescarga/4-Evaluacion-inicial-ecologica.pdf<br /> |Description=Initial assessment<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study monitoring documents<br /> |Monitoring document=http://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/docsdescarga/11-Evaluacion-ecologica-Julio16.pdf<br /> |Description=Annual monitoring and evaluation (2016)<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study monitoring documents<br /> |Monitoring document=http://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/docsdescarga/12-Evaluacion-ecologica-Julio17.pdf<br /> |Description=Annual monitoring and evaluation (2017)<br /> }}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=https://www.chsegura.es/chs/informaciongeneral/mediatecadigital/libros/libro_0089.html<br /> |Description=Riverbanks restoration handbook for the Segura river basin<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG3jSn8gLgY<br /> |Description=Works within the Segura River project site (Calasparra and Cieza). Clearing and cleaning of invasive giant reed and replacement of riverbank forest<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=https://exoticasinvasoras.carm.es/<br /> |Description=Map that gives information on the geographic location of alien species detected on the Region of Murcia. New observations could be uploaded using the App &quot;Exóticas Murcia&quot; (Android only)<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=https://twitter.com/ripisilvanatura<br /> |Description=Twitter profile of the project<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=https://www.facebook.com/ripisilvanatura/<br /> |Description=Facebook profile of the project<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=http://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/docsdescarga/5-Codigo-Buenas-Practicas-Agricolas-Ripisilva.pdf<br /> |Description=Code of environment-friendly farming practices.<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=http://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/seguraripisilvanatura/docsdescarga/6-Protocolo-EXOTICAS.pdf<br /> |Description=Action protocol on the detection of alien invasive species of fauna in riparian habitats<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=http://www.murcianatural.carm.es/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=f16a3176-140f-496c-bbb5-c154087c1b47&amp;groupId=14<br /> |Description=Learning guide for scholars about the riparian forest<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information<br /> |Information=SEGURA RIPISILVANATURA LISTENS TO YOU!<br /> <br /> To contact us with any questions, suggestions or for more information please send an email to life.ripisilvanatura@chsegura.es or do it through social networks:<br /> <br /> Ripisilvanatura on Facebook : Ripisilvanatura<br /> Ripisilvanatura on Twitter : @ripisilvanatura<br /> }}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:LIFE_Segura_Riverlink_(Through_rivers)&diff=46662 2020-02-25T17:31:42Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=38.234218515247726, -1.5045774344746405<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Project web site url=https://www.chsegura.es/chs/cuenca/segurariverlink/contacto/<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Monitoring<br /> |Country=Spain<br /> |Main contact forename=Eduardo<br /> |Main contact surname=Lafuente<br /> |Contact organisation=Confederación Hidrográfica del Segura<br /> |Contact organisation url=https://www.chsegura.es/chs/cuenca/segurariverlink/riverlink/<br /> |Partner organisations=Confederación Hidrográfica del Segura (CHS), Centro Tecnológico Agrario y Agroalimentario de la Universidad de Valladolid (ITAGRA-CT) , Universidad de Murcia (UMU), Dirección General de Medio Ambiente de la Región de Murcia (CARM) &amp; Asociación de Naturalistas del Sureste (ANSE)<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=LIFE12 ENV/ES/001140<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Evolucion riverlink.jpg<br /> |Project summary=The main objective of the project is to promote and support the environmental recovery of the Segura River Basin by improving and strengthening the connectivity between natural ecosystems, promoting the conservation of the area and improving its public use by:<br /> <br /> 1. Increasing the river ecosystems continuity and permeability in order to restore its natural dynamics and the mobility of the species along the Segura and Moratalla rivers<br /> <br /> 2. Combating ecosystem degradation and fragmentation to restore their role as ecological corridors<br /> <br /> 3. Improving the ecological status along both rivers<br /> <br /> 4. Increasing biodiversity of fluvial and riparian ecosystems<br /> <br /> 5. Promoting social awareness<br /> <br /> 6. Disseminating knowledge and transferring the results to the Segura River Basin Management Plan and to other areas with similar environmental problems<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=In order to validate these actions and evaluate the results, the project carried out a comprehensive monitoring program including biological, physical-chemical and hydromorphological indicators. This facilitated the subsequent transfer to the rest of the basin and other rivers with similar problems.<br /> <br /> Monitoting actions were focused on :<br /> <br /> + Operation indicators at fish passage systems<br /> <br /> + Fish community and populations<br /> <br /> + Bird community and riverbanks associated fauna<br /> <br /> + Spatio-temporal dynamics of vegetation communities in the restored areas<br /> <br /> + Ecological status of water bodies and sediment monitoring in each weir<br /> |Lessons learn=Upon completion of the project, the following results have been listed:<br /> <br /> + More than 10,000 fish are using the fish passages. 80% of fishes which try to use the vertical-slot fishway achieves it, 50% does it in less than half an hour.<br /> <br /> + First weir removal within the Segura Basin<br /> <br /> + Volunteer collaboration and the landstewardship scheme are essential for the achievement of a favorable development of the riparian vegetation. In case of volunteers, thanks to its implication in plantation and refered to landowners for their commitment to properly mantain riversides and to avoid the development of alien species spots as in the case of Arundo Donax.<br /> <br /> + Results obtained by the removal of Arundo Donax have been diverse, depending on the area and the technique applied. <br /> <br /> + Plantation has been more effective for willows (Salix sp), poplars (Populus sp.), elms (Ulmus minor), mastic trees (Pistacia lentiscus) and rosebay (Nerium oleander). <br /> <br /> + A proper implementation of the plantations, a good size of the holes, the location of each plant and the time of plantig are essential for the succes of the works.<br /> <br /> + One of the most succesful achievements has been giving visibility to the problem and to the project and the social awareness about it.<br /> |Project title=LIFE Segura Riverlink (Through rivers)<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Ambito-actuacion-proyecto-life.jpg<br /> |Caption=Scope of action<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Riverlink - demolicion azud moratalla.jpg<br /> |Caption=Removal of the Moratalla weir<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Riverlink - plantacion azud los charcos.jpg<br /> |Caption=Riparian vegetation plantation in &quot;Los Charcos&quot;<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Riverlink - restauracion hoya garcia.jpg<br /> |Caption=Landowners meeting in Hoya Garcia<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Riverlink Escala de peces.jpg<br /> |Caption=Fish ladder<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=FISH PASSAGES.png<br /> |Caption=Fish passages<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Segura<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=río Segura entre Cañaverosa y Abarán, de aproximadamente 54 km de longitud, y en el tramo final del río Benamor hasta su confluencia con el río Segura<br /> |WFD (national) typology=R-T14 &amp; R-T16,<br /> |WFD water body name=Segura River<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=All - multiple designations across the site<br /> |Local site designation=SCI (Site of Commnuty Interest), Special Protection Zones for Birds (SPA), Special Areas of Conservation (SAC), Nature reserve, Protected Natural Space (PNS)<br /> |Protected species present=No<br /> |Invasive species present=Yes<br /> |River corridor land use=Intensive agriculture (arable), Plantation forestry, Urban,<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=54000<br /> |Project started=2013/08/01<br /> |Project completed=2017/07/30<br /> |Total cost category=1000 - 5000 k€<br /> |Funding sources=UE (49.83%)<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=Barriers to fish migration, Riparian development, Flood risk management,<br /> |Hydromorphological quality elements=Freshwater flow regime, Structure &amp; condition of riparian/lake shore zones, Continuity for organisms,<br /> |Biological quality elements=Invasive species (Arundo Donax)<br /> |Other motivation=Removal of fish barriers and construction of fish passages<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Planting of native species, Removal of invasive species, Structuring of shoreline, Weir removal, Creation of fish passes,<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Improving fish migration, Alloctone species control,<br /> |Management interventions=Management of undesirable plant species, Implementation of best practice land &amp; soil management, Promotion of riparian vegetation and natural re-growth of bankside, Riparian tree planting, Removal of invasive species<br /> |Social measures=Volunteer engagement, Creation of a Land Stewardship Network, Community education (talks and workshops<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Structure &amp; condition of riparian/lake shore zones<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=Yes<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Invertebrates<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=No change<br /> }}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Element=Macrophytes and/or phytobenthos: Average abundance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=No change<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Temperature<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=No change<br /> }}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Oxygen balance<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=No change<br /> }}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Salinity<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=PH<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=No change<br /> }}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Nutrient concentrations<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=No change<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Fish<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=No change<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Birds<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=Inconclusive<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Fish passage usage<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Riparian vegetation<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=Improvement<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Case study monitoring documents<br /> |Monitoring document=https://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/segurariverlink/docsdescarga/InformeEstadoEcologicoCHS.pdf<br /> |Description=Ecological Status monitoring<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study monitoring documents<br /> |Monitoring document=https://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/segurariverlink/docsdescarga/AnalisisRestauracionBosqueDeRiberaCARM.pdf<br /> |Description=Riparian vegetation monitoring<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study monitoring documents<br /> |Monitoring document=https://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/segurariverlink/docsdescarga/ComunidadDePecesUMU.pdf<br /> |Description=Fish community and populatio monitoring<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study monitoring documents<br /> |Monitoring document=https://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/segurariverlink/docsdescarga/AnalisisHidraulicoDeLosPasosParaPeces.zip<br /> |Description=Fish passage usage monitoring<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study monitoring documents<br /> |Monitoring document=https://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/segurariverlink/docsdescarga/FaunaAsociadaANSE.pdf<br /> |Description=Bird commnunity and bank-associated fauna monitoring<br /> }}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=https://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/segurariverlink/mediateca/descargas/Publicacion_Folleto-riverlink-ingles.pdf<br /> |Description=Project brochure (English)<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=https://twitter.com/segurariverlink<br /> |Description=Twitter profile of the project<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=https://www.facebook.com/segurariverlink/<br /> |Description=Facebook profile of the project<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=https://www.miteco.gob.es/es/ceneam/recursos/pag-web/segura-riverlink-fluvial.aspx<br /> |Description=Learnig guide for scholars about the project<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=https://www.chsegura.es/export/descargas/cuenca/segurariverlink/mediateca/descargas/Publicacion_Manual_BuenasPracticas_Riverlink.pdf<br /> |Description=Handbook of good practices for implementing land stewardship<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=https://www.chsegura.es/chs/cuenca/segurariverlink/resultados/<br /> |Description=Link to the documents with the project outcomes<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information<br /> |Information=THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS PROJECT!<br /> <br /> To contact us with any questions, suggestions or for more information please send an email to segurariverlink@chsegura.es or do it through social networks:<br /> <br /> Ripisilvanatura on Facebook : Segurariverlink<br /> Ripisilvanatura on Twitter : @segurariverlink<br /> }}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Camargue%E2%80%99s_former_saltworks&diff=46661 2020-02-25T17:23:37Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=43.41731524808293, 4.632189588004053<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=www.conservatoire-du-littoral.fr/siteLittoral/483/28-etangs-et-marais-des-salins-de-camargue-13_bouches-du-rhone.htm<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=France<br /> |Main contact forename=Marc<br /> |Main contact surname=Thibault<br /> |Contact organisation=TOUR DU VALAT<br /> |Contact organisation url=tourduvalat.org/en/<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=8-1920x1080.jpg<br /> |Project summary=The former saltworks of the Camargue are located in the southeast of the Rhône delta, in the Camargue Regional Natural Park and the UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere Reserve. This site represents a vast coastal area of over 6,500 ha in the municipalities of Arles and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Developed for salt production in the 1960’s, the site was modified and managed with a human dominated water cycle during 50 years. <br /> In 2011, the site was purchased by the Conservatoire du Littoral. At that time, the main objectives for the site moved from salt production to wetland conservation. A restoration process through adaptive management was quickly put into place by the Conservatoire du Littoral (owner), the Regional Natural Park of the Camargue (coordinating manager), the Tour du Valat Research Institute and the Society for Nature Conservation (co-managers). Through these efforts, the site is becoming a highly dynamic and functional coastal wetland that reconnects the surrounding aquatic ecosystems within the Camargue Natural Regional Park. <br /> This site hosts important biodiversity and acts as a buffer against sea floods. While one of the main ambitions of the restoration project is to enhance biodiversity, the significant expansion of new halophytic vegetation can also set up a natural protective defense to reduce wave energy, height and speed induced by sea surge in the coastal lagoons, thus decreasing flood effects inland. Furthermore, coastal vegetation can help increase sediment and organic matter trapping, reducing flood risks. But most importantly, the site provides space set aside to mitigate responses to sea-level rise. This corresponds to recent scientific research recommending that “accommodation space” should be expanded by using “natural and nature-based features”.<br /> |Project title=Camargue’s former saltworks<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=2244 945 Flamants-roses-sur-l-etang-du-Fangassier.jpg<br /> |Caption=Flamants roses sur l etang du Fangassier<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=2245 007 Le-rassemblement-par-equipe-a-l-aube.jpg<br /> |Caption=Le rassemblement par equipe a l aube<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=2258 429 Vue-aerienne-du-site-2009.jpg<br /> |Caption=Vue Aérienne Du Site 2009<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Camargue’s former saltworks<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Camargue’s former saltworks<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Protected species present=No<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=01/01/2008<br /> |Funding sources=Water Agency, Private sector and State funding<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Other motivation=Landscape enhancement,<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Other technical measure=Reconnection between the sea and the lagoons, installation of water sluices, artificial bird nesting islands.<br /> |Management interventions=wetland management<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Camargue%E2%80%99s_former_saltworks&diff=46660 2020-02-25T17:23:21Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=43.41731524808293, 4.632189588004053<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=www.conservatoire-du-littoral.fr/siteLittoral/483/28-etangs-et-marais-des-salins-de-camargue-13_bouches-du-rhone.htm<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=France<br /> |Main contact forename=Marc<br /> |Main contact surname=Thibault<br /> |Contact organisation=TOUR DU VALAT<br /> |Contact organisation url=tourduvalat.org/en/<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=8-1920x1080.jpg<br /> |Project summary=The former saltworks of the Camargue are located in the southeast of the Rhône delta, in the Camargue Regional Natural Park and the UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere Reserve. This site represents a vast coastal area of over 6,500 ha in the municipalities of Arles and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Developed for salt production in the 1960’s, the site was modified and managed with a human dominated water cycle during 50 years. <br /> In 2011, the site was purchased by the Conservatoire du Littoral. At that time, the main objectives for the site moved from salt production to wetland conservation. A restoration process through adaptive management was quickly put into place by the Conservatoire du Littoral (owner), the Regional Natural Park of the Camargue (coordinating manager), the Tour du Valat Research Institute and the Society for Nature Conservation (co-managers). Through these efforts, the site is becoming a highly dynamic and functional coastal wetland that reconnects the surrounding aquatic ecosystems within the Camargue Natural Regional Park. <br /> This site hosts important biodiversity and acts as a buffer against sea floods. While one of the main ambitions of the restoration project is to enhance biodiversity, the significant expansion of new halophytic vegetation can also set up a natural protective defense to reduce wave energy, height and speed induced by sea surge in the coastal lagoons, thus decreasing flood effects inland. Furthermore, coastal vegetation can help increase sediment and organic matter trapping, reducing flood risks. But most importantly, the site provides space set aside to mitigate responses to sea-level rise. This corresponds to recent scientific research recommending that “accommodation space” should be expanded by using “natural and nature-based features”.<br /> |Project title=Camargue’s former saltworks<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=2244 945 Flamants-roses-sur-l-etang-du-Fangassier.jpg<br /> |Caption=Flamants roses sur l etang du Fangassier<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=2245 007 Le-rassemblement-par-equipe-a-l-aube.jpg<br /> |Caption=Le rassemblement par equipe a l aube<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=2258 429 Vue-aerienne-du-site-2009.jpg<br /> |Caption=Vue Aérienne Du Site 2009<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Camargue’s former saltworks<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Camargue’s former saltworks<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Protected species present=No<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=01/01/2008<br /> |Funding sources=Water Agency, Private sector and State funding<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Other motivation=Landscape enhancement,<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Other technical measure=Reconnection between the sea and the lagoons, installation of water sluices, artificial bird nesting islands.<br /> |Management interventions=wetland management<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:LIFE_ECORICE_-_Vercelli_rice_fields&diff=46659 2020-02-25T17:21:40Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=45.3076378898189, 8.345091445758158<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Habitat and biodiversity, Land use management - agriculture, Land use management - forestry, Monitoring<br /> |Country=Italy<br /> |Main contact forename=Raffaella<br /> |Main contact surname=Pagano<br /> |Contact organisation=provincia di vercelli<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.provincia.vercelli.it<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Life logo progetto ecorice.jpg<br /> |Project summary=Project description:<br /> The ECORICE project has been conceived to preserve the natural species and areas of the Vercelli rice field plain, in particular the habitats threatened by monoculture practice. The rice agro ecosystem in the Vercelli plain develops for most of its surface on private areas not subject to specific conservation or environmental management, so the survival of its natural components, as well as of the animal and plant species depending on them, is often influenced by the decisions of individual owners. With this objective the ECORICE project gave significant space to participatory processes, activating a social network, and it realized dissemination products addressed to the different local managers, users and policy makers alongside the direct conservation actions of the rice agro environment. The area involved by the ECORICE project’s activities is located in the Western part of the Po Valley and includes 6 Natura 2000 sites: “Fiume Po - tratto vercellese e alessandrino” (SPA IT 1 180028), “Bosco della Partecipanza di Trino” (SCI/SPA IT 1 12002), “Paludi di San Genuario e San Silvestro (SCI IT 1 12007 e SPA IT 1 120029), “Isolotto del Ritano” (SPA IT 1 120013) and “Risaie Vercellesi” (SPA IT 1 120021). Each of these sites, established by the European Commission, represents a characteristic section of the rice agroecosystem and its landscape, such as the riverine environment of plain, the oak-hornbeam forests, the relicts of alluvial forest and the wetlands. The SPA “Risaie Vercellesi” is the only one among the referred sites not belonging to the system of the regional protected areas, and is mainly of private property; moreover 95% of its surface is cultivated with rice. This area is of great importance at national and European level for the elevated presence of aquatic birdlife attracted by the rice fields flooded in spring and summer. The project was aimed at conserving and improving the forest areas and ecological corridors of the riparian environment; identifying and realizing new natural areas serving as connection points in the ecological network (stepping stones); evaluating forest management techniques capable to improve the habitats of heronries of Ardeidae and other species (Botaurus stellaris, Circus aeruginosus, Ixobrycus minutus, Egretta garzetta and Nycticorax) in the low plain of Vercelli, and adopting an integrated action plan for environmental and agricultural management based on participatory methods.<br /> Project phases:<br /> Along the Vercelli section of the Po river the survival of habitats and species dependent on this primary ecological corridor is closely linked with the maintenance of its functionality, for which reason the project has identified some areas (habitat 91F0 D.H.*1) suitable for the restoration of such connections on a surface of 12,4 ha with the purchase of lands and reconstitution of the original riparian vegetation. In the SCI “Palude di San Genuario” 1 ha of cultivated rice paddy has been purchased with the aim of reconstructing edges of full grown woods, low woods and an heliophile belt of woods (habitat 9160, D.H.). The “Partecipanza di Trino” forest is the green lung of the lower Vercelli plain, with 500 hectares of oak-hornbeam and alluvial forests preserved during centuries of strict forest management. The forest was subject to restoration of some ecotonal areas (91E0* e 9160) by conversion of some rice fields in wood plantations, forest thickening and requalification of degraded wooded surfaces. The plant biodiversity of the area “Isolotto del Ritano” has been valorized through delimitation of the xeric grasslands and riparian willows (3240 D.H.) by intervening on the areas of major spread of some invasive alien species (Heaven-tree, Black locust) and rebuilding local arboreal and shrubby strips of local essences (91 EO, priority and 9160 D.H). Different areas were identified within the “Partecipanza di Trino” forest and the SPA “Paludi di San Genuario e San Silvestro” as well as within the SPA “RisaieVercellesi”, where requalification actions have been carried out and some stepping stones have been created in the rice agroecosystem of Vercelli, because the natural elements that diversify these areas, such as artificial springs hedges, tree rows and small wooded patches, had already almost gone. It was the first time that decisions relating to the restoration of these environments and their realization have been taken and carried out jointly with the farm owners.<br /> Within the “San Genuario” marsh and the “Partecipanza di Trino” forest some forest management techniques have been applied to maintain optimal the Ardeidae nesting sites , while in the Montarolo heronry a complex experimental technique has been put in place consisting in a gradual coppicing of the black locust woods in order to favour the renovation of young plants in the woodland, as they are preferred by the most sensitive species of Ardeidae, such as night heron, little egret, squacco heron.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Thanks to ECORICE, 1.60 ha of new wetlands have been created in a purely rice paddy environment, 5 ha of marshy areas have been reconstructed and 2 km of irrigation channels have been renatured through the plantation of new arboreal-shrubby country hedges and of more than 1 ha of new shrubs and trees. The ECORICE interventions are recent, therefore it will be necessary to wait a few more years to be able to make significant correlations between the   interventions realized in the areas and the increase of the nests concentration so as to evaluate their effectiveness, while the requalification activities have surely led to an important overall increase in terms of covered habitats and expected formations of nests.    <br /> The Integrated Action Plan of ECORICE, whose objective was to identify priorities, expected results and sharable actions in the view of a careful management of rice cultivation capable to conserve and protect high biodiversity values, takes into account the precious environmental and agronomic data acquired through surveys performed within the IRFEN network (International Rice Field Ecological Network) and illustrates actions which can be well replicated within the rural development policies at European level.<br /> |Project title=LIFE ECORICE - Vercelli rice fields<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Po Basin - Sesia<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Vercelli rice field plain<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Protected Area<br /> |Local site designation=“Fiume Po - tratto vercellese e alessandrino” (SPA IT 1 180028), “Bosco della Partecipanza di Trino”  (SCI/SPA IT 1 12002), “Paludi di San Genuario e San Silvestro (SCI IT 1 12007 e SPA IT 1 120029), “Isolotto del Ritano” (SPA IT 1 120013) and “Risaie Vercellesi” (SPA IT 1 120021).<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=Yes<br /> |Species=Botaurus stellaris, Circus aeruginosus, Ixobrycus minutus, Egretta garzetta e Nycticorax<br /> |Dominant hydrology=Water streams and springs, and secondary water courses artificially regulated<br /> |River corridor land use=Intensive agriculture – rice<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=1/09/2010<br /> |Total cost category=1000 - 5000 k€<br /> |Total1 cost=1441<br /> |Funding sources=EU Co-financing (LIFE09/ NAT/IT/000093) and Provincia di Vercellli<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=Intensive agriculture and farming: loss of ecological coherence<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Creation and/or restoration of ecological corridors; Creation and/or restoration of core areas and stepping stones<br /> |Management interventions=Forestry management for heronry conservation; Guidelines for the sustainable management of the rice agroecosystem, Guidelines for the forest management of heronries, Integrated Action Plan for rice cultivation management<br /> |Social measures=Participatory process engaging local managers, users and policy makers<br /> |Wider stakeholder / citizen engagement=Scientific and social monitoring<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Case study documents<br /> |File name=http://lifevideos.eu/videos/?id=LIFE09_NAT_IT_000093_01_EN_BIODI.mp4<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Oasi_naturale_delle_pittime_di_Cascina_Oschiena&diff=46657 2020-02-25T12:45:59Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=45.2923077, 8.256453299999976<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Project web site url=https://www.oasinaturaledellepittimeoschiena.it/<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=Italy<br /> |Main contact forename=Alice<br /> |Main contact surname=Cerutti<br /> |Contact organisation=azienda agricola Alice Cerutti<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.cascinaoschiena.it<br /> |Partner organisations=Provincia di Vercelli – Ente Parco del Po vercellese-alessandrino<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Oschiena.png<br /> |Picture description=Oasi naturale delle pittime di Cascina Oschiena<br /> |Project summary=An area of about 25 hectares of stable rice paddy has been transformed into a semi-natural wetland characterized by shallow waters and flooded grasslands in order to favor the nesting of Pittima real, Cavaliere d’Italia, Pavoncella and other water birds. The area is home to the only Italian nesting site for pittime reale.<br /> |Project title=Oasi naturale delle pittime di Cascina Oschiena<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Po Basin - Sesia<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Oasi naturale delle pittime di Cascina Oschiena<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=Limosa limosa, himantopus himantopus, Vanellus vanellus, Lycaena dispar<br /> |River corridor land use=Intensive agriculture (rice), Wetland,<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=01/06/2019<br /> |Total cost category=100 - 500 k€<br /> |Total1 cost=150<br /> |Funding sources=PSR 2016-2020 della Regione Piemonte, Operazione 4.4.1<br /> |Works1 and supervision cost category=100 - 500 k€<br /> |Wrk and supervision cost=150<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Other motivation=wetland restoration<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Wetland restoration<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:LIFE_REWETLAND_-_A_wide-area_programme_for_improving_the_quality_of_surface_water_in_the_agro_pontino_by_means_of_natural_purification_techniques&diff=46656 2020-02-25T12:45:26Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=41.37290400191732, 13.016430161267408<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Project web site url=www.rewetland.eu/life/<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Land use management - agriculture, Water quality<br /> |Country=Italy<br /> |Main contact forename=Nicoletta<br /> |Main contact surname=Valle<br /> |Contact organisation=provincia di latina<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.provincia.latina.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/1<br /> |Partner organisations=Comune di Latina; Parco Nazionale del Circeo; U-Space s.r.l.; Consorzio di Bonifica dell'Agro Pontino<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Schermata 2019-12-09 alle 13.36.34.png<br /> |Picture description=LIFE REWETLAND (LIFE+08 env/it/000406)<br /> |Project summary=LIFE REWETLAND (LIFE+08 env/it/000406) is a wide-area project for improving the quality of surface water in the Agro Pontino by means of natural purification techniques. <br /> In order to facilitate the introduction of these techniques in the Agro Pontino, the Province of Latina elaborated a project together with the Municipality of Latina, the Circeo National Park, the Land Reclamation Consortium of Agro Pontino, and the consulting company U-Space. The project, co-financed by the LIFE+ Programme of the European Commission, has been implemented for four years; during this period, four pilot projects have been carried out, good practices and guidelines for the introduction of constructed wetlands in the Pontine area have been elaborated, and a programme of future interventions has been drafted and included within the local wide-area strategic programming, involving 19 municipalities of the Province. The quality of the Pontine waters and the necessary interventions for its improvement are therefore the main theme of this best practice and the multilevel governance has been the key to its success.<br /> Actions:<br /> - Pilot project 1 - Filter ecosystem in the Circeo National Park<br /> - Pilot project 2 - Urban park in Marina di Latina<br /> - Pilot project 3 - Buffer strips along the reclamation canals<br /> - Pilot project 4 - Good practices of water management in a farm<br /> - Definition of the Environmental restoration programme for the Agro Pontino with its specific Action Plan, guide lines, 20 project sheets.<br /> - Environmental and educational policies (specific labs for schools on landscape and sustainable business management).<br /> <br /> The achieved results have been:<br /> - a contribution to the implementation of EU policies related to waters through instruments, data and examples concerning the impact of widespread artificial wetlands; <br /> - a development of a participated process of environmental restoration; <br /> - the implementation of actions for monitoring the effectiveness of wetlands and buffer strips. <br /> - the awareness raising on the waters pollution of the Pontine Plain and on the application of the natural purification systems.<br /> The main direct environmental improvements that the project achieved have been the reduction of pollutants in the waters of the canals of the four pilot plants and the increase of biodiversity in the intervention sites.<br /> <br /> Starting from the results of the project, the Province of Latina promoted three River Contracts of the Agro Pontino: Cavata-Linea Pio, Lake of Paola, Amaseno, Ufente and the Pontine Plain Coast Contract.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=- Construction of a shared strategy for a wide-area environmental restoration through a participatory planning process, combining the demands of local stakeholders;<br /> - cross-sectoral approach for the resolution of specific territorial problems;<br /> - Identification of solutions to local problems by involving multi-sectorial stakeholders;<br /> - promotion of public-private partnerships for the resolution of environmental criticalities; <br /> - innovative and effective environmental campaign for scholars and citizens.<br /> |Project title=LIFE REWETLAND - A WIDE-AREA PROGRAMME FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF SURFACE WATER IN THE AGRO PONTINO BY MEANS OF NATURAL PURIFICATION TECHNIQUES<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Copertina.jpg<br /> |Caption=LIFE REWETLAND (LIFE+08 env/it/000406)<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=WS4 Latina.jpg<br /> |Caption=Workshop Latina<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Spazio-Life-itinerante 5.jpg<br /> |Caption=Spaztio Life itinerante<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=PP1 100 3639.jpg<br /> |Caption=Pilot project 1<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=PP1 DSCN1263.jpg<br /> |Caption=Pilot project 1<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=PP1-volo.jpg<br /> |Caption=Pilot project 1<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=PP2 DSCN1253.jpg<br /> |Caption=Pilot project 2<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=PP2-volo.jpg<br /> |Caption=Pilot project 2<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=PP3-volo.jpg<br /> |Caption=Pilot project 3<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Middle Appenines -Rio Martino<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Agro Pontino<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=International - Biosphere Reserves<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=Yes<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2010/01/01<br /> |Works completed=2014/06/30<br /> |Total cost category=1000 - 5000 k€<br /> |Total1 cost=3,706<br /> |Funding sources=LIFE PROGRAM (EU-Cofinancing: 1.450.566 €)<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=Pollution incident, Riparian development,<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=Improve water quality,<br /> |Other motivation=Community demand,<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Filter ecosystem in the Circeo National Park; Buffer strips along the reclamation canals<br /> |Other technical measure=Urban park in Marina di Latina<br /> |Management interventions=Good practices of water management in a farm; Environmental Restoration Programme (ERP) for the Agro Pontino<br /> |Social measures=Environmental and educational policies<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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<p>Alexrrc: Alexrrc moved page Case study:LIFE REWETLAND - A WIDE-AREA PROGRAMME FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF SURFACE WATER IN THE AGRO PONTINO BY MEANS OF NATURAL PURIFICATION TECHNIQUES to [[Case study:LIFE REWETLAND - A wide-area programme for improving the...</p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=41.37290400191732, 13.016430161267408<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Project web site url=www.rewetland.eu/life/<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Land use management - agriculture, Water quality<br /> |Country=Italy<br /> |Main contact forename=Nicoletta<br /> |Main contact surname=Valle<br /> |Contact organisation=provincia di latina<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.provincia.latina.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/1<br /> |Partner organisations=Comune di Latina; Parco Nazionale del Circeo; U-Space s.r.l.; Consorzio di Bonifica dell'Agro Pontino<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Schermata 2019-12-09 alle 13.36.34.png<br /> |Picture description=LIFE REWETLAND (LIFE+08 env/it/000406)<br /> |Project summary=LIFE REWETLAND (LIFE+08 env/it/000406) is a wide-area project for improving the quality of surface water in the Agro Pontino by means of natural purification techniques. <br /> In order to facilitate the introduction of these techniques in the Agro Pontino, the Province of Latina elaborated a project together with the Municipality of Latina, the Circeo National Park, the Land Reclamation Consortium of Agro Pontino, and the consulting company U-Space. The project, co-financed by the LIFE+ Programme of the European Commission, has been implemented for four years; during this period, four pilot projects have been carried out, good practices and guidelines for the introduction of constructed wetlands in the Pontine area have been elaborated, and a programme of future interventions has been drafted and included within the local wide-area strategic programming, involving 19 municipalities of the Province. The quality of the Pontine waters and the necessary interventions for its improvement are therefore the main theme of this best practice and the multilevel governance has been the key to its success.<br /> Actions:<br /> - Pilot project 1 - Filter ecosystem in the Circeo National Park<br /> - Pilot project 2 - Urban park in Marina di Latina<br /> - Pilot project 3 - Buffer strips along the reclamation canals<br /> - Pilot project 4 - Good practices of water management in a farm<br /> - Definition of the Environmental restoration programme for the Agro Pontino with its specific Action Plan, guide lines, 20 project sheets.<br /> - Environmental and educational policies (specific labs for schools on landscape and sustainable business management).<br /> <br /> The achieved results have been:<br /> - a contribution to the implementation of EU policies related to waters through instruments, data and examples concerning the impact of widespread artificial wetlands; <br /> - a development of a participated process of environmental restoration; <br /> - the implementation of actions for monitoring the effectiveness of wetlands and buffer strips. <br /> - the awareness raising on the waters pollution of the Pontine Plain and on the application of the natural purification systems.<br /> The main direct environmental improvements that the project achieved have been the reduction of pollutants in the waters of the canals of the four pilot plants and the increase of biodiversity in the intervention sites.<br /> <br /> Starting from the results of the project, the Province of Latina promoted three River Contracts of the Agro Pontino: Cavata-Linea Pio, Lake of Paola, Amaseno, Ufente and the Pontine Plain Coast Contract.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=- Construction of a shared strategy for a wide-area environmental restoration through a participatory planning process, combining the demands of local stakeholders;<br /> - cross-sectoral approach for the resolution of specific territorial problems;<br /> - Identification of solutions to local problems by involving multi-sectorial stakeholders;<br /> - promotion of public-private partnerships for the resolution of environmental criticalities; <br /> - innovative and effective environmental campaign for scholars and citizens.<br /> |Project title=LIFE REWETLAND - A WIDE-AREA PROGRAMME FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF SURFACE WATER IN THE AGRO PONTINO BY MEANS OF NATURAL PURIFICATION TECHNIQUES<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Copertina.jpg<br /> |Caption=LIFE REWETLAND (LIFE+08 env/it/000406)<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=WS4 Latina.jpg<br /> |Caption=Workshop Latina<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Spazio-Life-itinerante 5.jpg<br /> |Caption=Spaztio Life itinerante<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=PP1 100 3639.jpg<br /> |Caption=Pilot project 1<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=PP1 DSCN1263.jpg<br /> |Caption=Pilot project 1<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=PP1-volo.jpg<br /> |Caption=Pilot project 1<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=PP2 DSCN1253.jpg<br /> |Caption=Pilot project 2<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=PP2-volo.jpg<br /> |Caption=Pilot project 2<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=PP3-volo.jpg<br /> |Caption=Pilot project 3<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Middle Appenines -Rio Martino<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Agro Pontino<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=International - Biosphere Reserves<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=Yes<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2010/01/01<br /> |Works completed=2014/06/30<br /> |Total cost category=1000 - 5000 k€<br /> |Total1 cost=3,706<br /> |Funding sources=LIFE PROGRAM (EU-Cofinancing: 1.450.566 €)<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=Pollution incident, Riparian development,<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=Improve water quality,<br /> |Other motivation=Community demand,<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Filter ecosystem in the Circeo National Park; Buffer strips along the reclamation canals<br /> |Other technical measure=Urban park in Marina di Latina<br /> |Management interventions=Good practices of water management in a farm; Environmental Restoration Programme (ERP) for the Agro Pontino<br /> |Social measures=Environmental and educational policies<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Restoration_of_the_Cassaire_wetland_(Rh%C3%B4le_delta)&diff=46653 2020-02-25T12:34:54Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=43.54096896111617, 4.798079214638392<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Social benefits<br /> |Country=France<br /> |Main contact forename=Jean-Laurent<br /> |Main contact surname=Lucchesi<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Senza titolo2.jpg<br /> |Picture description=Cassaire site two years after the beginning of the hydraulic management.<br /> |Project summary=The project aims to restore an agricultural waste land in a wetland by installing typical temporary marshes and grassland vegetations of Mediterranean wetlands. The aim is also to show that the development of hunting activity is compatible with a hydraulic management respecting the natural cycle of a mediterranean temporary marsh. Various developments have been carried out on the site such as earthworks, sediment transfers for reference ecosytems and the installation of a pumping station powered by a wind turbine. This pumping station helps maintain a favorable water level for aquatic habitats and waterbirds. Horse grazing from February to August helps to maintain vegetations open.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Monitoring:<br /> - vegetation dynamics and dynamics of the seed bank<br /> - transport of seeds (wind, water)<br /> - birds <br /> - counting of hunting tables<br /> - hydrology<br /> The former agricultural fields have been restored as temporary marshes and Mediterranean grasslands. The three objectives pursued have been globally achieved<br /> - Ecological: increase of the heritage interest of the site<br /> - Sociological: development of hunting activities for the inhabitants of the nearby hamlet<br /> - Scientific: progress of knowledge in ecology of restoration <br /> Main results:<br /> - reclamation of a wetland destroyed by cultivation activities in the middle of the 20th century<br /> By:<br /> - the development of target plant communities according to hydrological conditions<br /> - the installation of protected but not targeted species<br /> |Lessons learn=The need to precisely control the management (hydraulic management and grazing):<br /> - breeders do not strictly respect the demands of the managers (grazing period and grazing pressure)<br /> - capcity of the pumping staition inferior to that announced by the manufacturer<br /> The need to organize from the beginning:<br /> - the monitoring at mid and long terms<br /> - the means to ensure adaptive management in order to respond to the possible gap between the vegetation obtained and those predicted.<br /> - The need to raise awareness (breeders, hunters) that a more environmentally friendly environment offers more irregular services than a area only managed for a particular service<br /> |Project title=Restoration of the Cassaire wetland (Rhôle delta)<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Senza titolo2.jpg<br /> |Caption=Cassaire site two years after the beginning of the hydraulic management<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Senza titolo.jpg<br /> |Caption=Modeling of the targeted topography to achieved the desired hydraulic conditions<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Rhone<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Cassaïre<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Rice field<br /> |Reference morphology=Temporary marsh<br /> |Desired post project morphology=Temporary marsh with various depth<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=Yes<br /> |Species=native or typical flora of the temporary wetlands of the Camargue area, adapted to the Mediterranean climate, with protection status and threatened by some types of water management, such as fresh waterproduction in the summer (Callitriche sp., Callitriche truncata, Chara aspera, Characanescens, Chara globularis, Ranunculus peltatus, Ranunculus trichophyllus, Tolypella glomerata, Tolypella hispanica, Zannichellia obtusifolia and Zannichellia pedicellata).<br /> |Dominant hydrology=Temporary flooding<br /> |Dominant substrate=Clay and sand<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=01/01/2010<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Other motivation=Landscape enhancement,<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Installing typical temporary marshes and grassland vegetations of Mediterranean wetlands.<br /> |Other technical measure=Installation of a pumping station powered by a wind turbine.<br /> |Management interventions=Hydraulic management and grazing; Horse grazing from February to August helps to maintain vegetations open; Monitoring<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Restoration_of_the_Cassaire_wetland_(Rh%C3%B4le_delta)&diff=46652 2020-02-25T12:34:33Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=43.54096896111617, 4.798079214638392<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Social benefits<br /> |Country=France<br /> |Main contact forename=Jean-Laurent<br /> |Main contact surname=Lucchesi<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Senza titolo2.jpg<br /> |Picture description=Cassaire site two years after the beginning of the hydraulic management.<br /> |Project summary=The project aims to restore an agricultural waste land in a wetland by installing typical temporary marshes and grassland vegetations of Mediterranean wetlands. The aim is also to show that the development of hunting activity is compatible with a hydraulic management respecting the natural cycle of a mediterranean temporary marsh. Various developments have been carried out on the site such as earthworks, sediment transfers for reference ecosytems and the installation of a pumping station powered by a wind turbine. This pumping station helps maintain a favorable water level for aquatic habitats and waterbirds. Horse grazing from February to August helps to maintain vegetations open.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Monitoring:<br /> - vegetation dynamics and dynamics of the seed bank<br /> - transport of seeds (wind, water)<br /> - birds <br /> - counting of hunting tables<br /> - hydrology<br /> The former agricultural fields have been restored as temporary marshes and Mediterranean grasslands. The three objectives pursued have been globally achieved<br /> - Ecological: increase of the heritage interest of the site<br /> - Sociological: development of hunting activities for the inhabitants of the nearby hamlet<br /> - Scientific: progress of knowledge in ecology of restoration <br /> Main results:<br /> - reclamation of a wetland destroyed by cultivation activities in the middle of the 20th century<br /> By:<br /> - the development of target plant communities according to hydrological conditions<br /> - the installation of protected but not targeted species<br /> |Lessons learn=The need to precisely control the management (hydraulic management and grazing):<br /> - breeders do not strictly respect the demands of the managers (grazing period and grazing pressure)<br /> - capcity of the pumping staition inferior to that announced by the manufacturer<br /> The need to organize from the beginning:<br /> - the monitoring at mid and long terms<br /> - the means to ensure adaptive management in order to respond to the possible gap between the vegetation obtained and those predicted.<br /> - The need to raise awareness (breeders, hunters) that a more environmentally friendly environment offers more irregular services than a area only managed for a particular service<br /> |Project title=Restoration of the Cassaire wetland (Rhôle delta)<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Senza titolo2.jpg<br /> |Caption=Cassaire site two years after the beginning of the hydraulic management<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Senza titolo.jpg<br /> |Caption=Modeling of the targeted topography to achieved the desired hydraulic conditions<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Rhone<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Cassaïre<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Rice field<br /> |Reference morphology=Temporary marsh<br /> |Desired post project morphology=Temporary marsh with various depth<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=Yes<br /> |Species=native or typical flora of the temporary wetlands of the Camargue area, adapted to the Mediterranean climate, with protection status and threatened by some types of water management, such as fresh waterproduction in the summer (Callitriche sp., Callitriche truncata, Chara aspera, Characanescens, Chara globularis, Ranunculus peltatus, Ranunculus trichophyllus, Tolypella glomerata, Tolypella hispanica, Zannichellia obtusifolia and Zannichellia pedicellata).<br /> |Dominant hydrology=Temporary flooding<br /> |Dominant substrate=Clay and sand<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=01/01/2010<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Other motivation=Landscape enhancement,<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Installing typical temporary marshes and grassland vegetations of Mediterranean wetlands.<br /> |Other technical measure=Installation of a pumping station powered by a wind turbine.<br /> |Management interventions=Hydraulic management and grazing; Horse grazing from February to August helps to maintain vegetations open; Monitoring<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Restoration_of_the_Cassaire_wetland_(Rh%C3%B4le_delta)&diff=46651 2020-02-25T12:34:29Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=43.54096896111617, 4.798079214638392<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Social benefits<br /> |Country=France<br /> |Main contact forename=Jean-Laurent<br /> |Main contact surname=Lucchesi<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Senza titolo2.jpg<br /> |Picture description=Cassaire site two years after the beginning of the hydraulic management.<br /> |Project summary=The project aims to restore an agricultural waste land in a wetland by installing typical temporary marshes and grassland vegetations of Mediterranean wetlands. The aim is also to show that the development of hunting activity is compatible with a hydraulic management respecting the natural cycle of a mediterranean temporary marsh. Various developments have been carried out on the site such as earthworks, sediment transfers for reference ecosytems and the installation of a pumping station powered by a wind turbine. This pumping station helps maintain a favorable water level for aquatic habitats and waterbirds. Horse grazing from February to August helps to maintain vegetations open.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Monitoring:<br /> - vegetation dynamics and dynamics of the seed bank<br /> - transport of seeds (wind, water)<br /> - birds <br /> - counting of hunting tables<br /> - hydrology<br /> The former agricultural fields have been restored as temporary marshes and Mediterranean grasslands. The three objectives pursued have been globally achieved<br /> - Ecological: increase of the heritage interest of the site<br /> - Sociological: development of hunting activities for the inhabitants of the nearby hamlet<br /> - Scientific: progress of knowledge in ecology of restoration <br /> Main results:<br /> - reclamation of a wetland destroyed by cultivation activities in the middle of the 20th century<br /> By:<br /> - the development of target plant communities according to hydrological conditions<br /> - the installation of protected but not targeted species<br /> |Lessons learn=The need to precisely control the management (hydraulic management and grazing):<br /> - breeders do not strictly respect the demands of the managers (grazing period and grazing pressure)<br /> - capcity of the pumping staition inferior to that announced by the manufacturer<br /> The need to organize from the beginning:<br /> - the monitoring at mid and long terms<br /> - the means to ensure adaptive management in order to respond to the possible gap between the vegetation obtained and those predicted.<br /> - The need to raise awareness (breeders, hunters) that a more environmentally friendly environment offers more irregular services than a area only managed for a particular service<br /> |Project title=Restoration of the Cassaire wetland (Rhôle delta)<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Senza titolo2.jpg<br /> |Caption=Cassaire site two years after the beginning of the hydraulic management<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Senza titolo.jpg<br /> |Caption=Modeling of the targeted topography to achieved the desired hydraulic conditions<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Rhone<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Cassaïre<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Rice field<br /> |Reference morphology=Temporary marsh<br /> |Desired post project morphology=Temporary marsh with various depth<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=Yes<br /> |Species=native or typical flora of the temporary wetlands of the Camargue area, adapted to the Mediterranean climate, with protection status and threatened by some types of water management, such as fresh waterproduction in the summer (Callitriche sp., Callitriche truncata, Chara aspera, Characanescens, Chara globularis, Ranunculus peltatus, Ranunculus trichophyllus, Tolypella glomerata, Tolypella hispanica, Zannichellia obtusifolia and Zannichellia pedicellata).<br /> |Dominant hydrology=Temporary flooding<br /> |Dominant substrate=Clay and sand<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=01/01/2010<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Other motivation=l<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Installing typical temporary marshes and grassland vegetations of Mediterranean wetlands.<br /> |Other technical measure=Installation of a pumping station powered by a wind turbine.<br /> |Management interventions=Hydraulic management and grazing; Horse grazing from February to August helps to maintain vegetations open; Monitoring<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:MediCyn&diff=46650 2020-02-25T12:30:24Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=43.4872348608946, 4.815820466298305<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=www.marseille-port.fr/fr/Page/18451<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity<br /> |Country=France<br /> |Main contact forename=Isabelle<br /> |Main contact surname=Quoniam<br /> |Contact organisation=Grand Port Maritime de Marseille<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.marseille-port.fr/fr/Page/18451<br /> |Partner organisations=TOUR DU VALAT<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Schermata 2019-10-22 alle 10.49.49.png<br /> |Picture description=Filling of one of the temporary marshes in August by pumping<br /> |Project summary=Context<br /> The Camargue wetlands are used in many ways which correspond to different types of water management. Such anthropic practices have transformed the natural habitats in many ways. Among these, traditional gaming water management, which targets the waterfowl, consists in the introduction of fresh water during summer, a period that is usually dry in the Mediterranean climate. This change in the natural cycle of water (i.e. a shorter dry period of temporary water bodies) leads to the loss of several Mediterranean species and to the eutrophication of the habitats as the organic matter has a shorter period to mineralize. <br /> The management plan of the natural habitats of the Euromediterranean port of Marseille-Fos (GPMM) has the following objectives: (1) insure a favourable conservation status to the natural habitats and wild species, and (2) maintain traditional activities that are environmentally sustainable.<br /> Objectives and implementation<br /> Three types of water management, corresponding to 3 hydraulic calendars, will be tested: (1) the gaming calendar (July – January), (2) the Mediterranean calendar (November – April) and (3) the intermediate calendar (October – May).<br /> To that end, we will create 9 ponds within the “Relai” (one of the GPMM natural estates), and implement the 3 calendars. At the “Grand Clos” (another GPMM’s natural estates), the traditional gaming water management will be maintained but we will test the intermediate calendar at 3 ponds which will be chosen by the local hunting society (SCPAM).<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Measure of the effects and future directions<br /> We will monitor the respective effects of the 3 hydraulic calendars on the Mediterranean biodiversity, together with the hunting and pastoral values. The measures target the habitat (water levels, salinity), gaming and grazing activities (hunting bags, foraging value, users satisfaction…) and biodiversity (aquatic plants, dragonflies, ducks…).<br /> |Lessons learn=The results of this monitoring will help the conservation managers to decide which hydraulic calendar(s) should be applied in the future to achieve the objectives of their management plan.<br /> |Project title=MediCyn<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Unknown.png<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Unknown-1.png<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Unknown-2.png<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Unknown-3.png<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Unknown-4.png<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Rhone<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=“Relai” and “Grand Clos”<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Protected Area<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=Yes<br /> |Species=Dark spreadwing Lestes macrostigma (Insecta: Odonata)<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2018/01/01<br /> |Total cost category=500 - 1000 k€<br /> |Total1 cost=867.027<br /> |Funding sources=This project was financed by the European Union (433 513 € – 50 %), the Water Agency (Rhône Méditerranée Corse) (209 481 € – 24 %) and the Region Sud (156 000 € – 18 %).<br /> |Investigation and design cost category=10 - 50 k€<br /> |Invst and design cost=34.466<br /> |Works1 and supervision cost category=100 - 500 k€<br /> |Wrk and supervision cost=420.783<br /> |Monitoring1 cost category=100 - 500 k€<br /> |Monitoring2 cost=426.305<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Hydromorphological quality elements=Restoration of the water cycle of the Mediterranean temporary marshes<br /> |Biological quality elements=Improvement of the conservation status of the Mediterranean biodiversity<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Grand Clos” site: hydraulic isolation of 3 temporary ponds to delay the date of autumn water fill in<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=“Relai” site: digging of 9 temporary ponds<br /> |Management interventions=Hydraulic calendars controlled by pumping and irrigation network<br /> |Social measures=Users (hunters and farmers) consultation<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality element table row<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality element table row<br /> |Element=Salinity<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=dragonflies<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Public perceptions<br /> |Monitored before=Yes<br /> |Monitored after=Yes<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Bird_reserve_%E2%80%9CLas_Marismas_Blancas%E2%80%9D_(Cantabria)&diff=46649 2020-02-25T12:28:41Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=43.41010918356975, -3.821216699986735<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=www.seo.org/reservas-ornitologicas/<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Habitat and biodiversity, Social benefits, Spatial planning<br /> |Country=Spain<br /> |Main contact forename=Felipe<br /> |Main contact surname=González<br /> |Main contact id=SEO BirdLife<br /> |Contact organisation=SEO BirdLife<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.seo.org<br /> |Partner organisations=SEO BirdLife, “Astillero” town hall<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=SEO’s Bird reserves<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=Las marismas blancas.png<br /> |Project summary=The three main objectives of the proyect are: 1) wetland management, 2) study and conservation of aquatic birds and 3) ambiental restoration.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=The main actions have been: Implantation of amphibian ponds, fenced construction for won, elimination of invasive species, installation of artificial islets. As a result, local vegetation have been increased, new species of birds are nesting in the zone, populations of amphibians and lepidoptera are increasing.<br /> |Lessons learn=The efforts in restoration of local wildlife and vegetation have been effective in this zone and the image of industrial zone is not so remarkable<br /> |Project title=Bird reserve “Las Marismas Blancas” (Cantabria)<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Basin “Mieray del Campiazo”<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Marismas Blancas<br /> |WFD (national) typology=Coastal waters<br /> |WFD water body name=Lowland, calcareous or mixed, medium-large<br /> |Pre-project morphology=marsh<br /> |Reference morphology=marsh<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Area of Conservation<br /> |Local site designation=Special Protection Zones for Birds (SPA),<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=Yes<br /> |Species=Cortaderia selloana, Sterna hirundo, Hyla arborea, Lutra lutra, Capreolus capreolus<br /> |Dominant hydrology=Rivers and wetland<br /> |Dominant substrate=sandstone<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=4000<br /> |Project started=1999/01/01<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Hydromorphological quality elements=Oxygenation of wetland<br /> |Biological quality elements=Conservation of local wildlife, restoration of local vegetation, control of invasive species<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Implantation of amphibian ponds, fenced construction for won, elimination of invasive species, installation of artificial islets.<br /> |Management interventions=Town hall workers<br /> |Social measures=Sensitization, awareness campaigns and elaboration of dissemination materials,<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information<br /> |Information=http://www.rtve.es/alacarta/videos/la-aventura-del-saber/aventura-del-saber-marismas-blancas/1564930/<br /> }}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Bird_reserve_%E2%80%9CO_Grove%E2%80%9D_(Pontevedra)&diff=46648 2020-02-25T12:23:21Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=42.45339717409919, -8.875407150865612<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=www.seo.org/reservas-ornitologicas/<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Habitat and biodiversity, Social benefits, Spatial planning<br /> |Country=Spain<br /> |Main contact forename=Gustavo<br /> |Main contact surname=Ferreiro<br /> |Main contact id=SEO BirdLife<br /> |Contact organisation=SEO BirdLife<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.seo.org<br /> |Partner organisations=SEO BirdLife, Town hall “O Grove”<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=SEO’s Bird reserves<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=O grove.png<br /> |Project summary=There are many important points in this proyect: 1) Promote sustainable uses of marine techniques for human alimentation, 2) Develope many scientific investiagtion in this area, 3) Conservation of many species and habitats.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Many measures to get this points: Dunes regeneration, elimination of plastic waste, sustainable uses of many techniques (fishing, seafood collection...), protection of intertidal space... As a result, O Grove has become in a rout of passage for many groups of birds that come from North Europe and Africa. Furthermore is a good place for the breeding of birds like Charadrius alejandrinus.<br /> |Lessons learn=The colaboration between citizenship and scientifist can be possible and many habitats can be protected and conserved for diversity.<br /> |Project title=Bird reserve “O Grove” (Pontevedra)<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Rias Baixas<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=O Grove<br /> |WFD (national) typology=Coastal zone<br /> |WFD water body name=Lowland, organic and calcareous/mixed<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Intertidal space. dunes and beach<br /> |Reference morphology=Intertidal space. dunes and beach<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Area of Conservation<br /> |Local site designation=Special Protection Zones for Birds (SPA),<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=Puffinus mauretanicus, Charadrius alexandrinus, Platalea leucorodia, Morus bassanus, Stercorarius skua, Rissa tridactyla,<br /> |Dominant hydrology=rias<br /> |Dominant substrate=Organic-calcareous<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=8000<br /> |Project started=2000/01/01<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Biological quality elements=Nesting place for many species of birds and habitat for wintering and migrators birds<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Management interventions=Grants and help from town hall<br /> |Social measures=Sensitization, awareness campaigns and elaboration of dissemination materials<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{Other response table row<br /> |Element=Birds<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=Yes<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> |Result=Awaiting results<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information<br /> |Information=http://www.rtve.es/alacarta/videos/la-aventura-del-saber/aventura-del-saber-29-02-16/3504685/<br /> }}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Bird_reserve_%E2%80%9CRiet_Vell%E2%80%9D_(Tarragona)&diff=46647 2020-02-25T12:11:13Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=40.66904094772157, 0.7709376256468659<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=www.seo.org/reservas-ornitologicas/<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Habitat and biodiversity, Land use management - agriculture, Social benefits, Spatial planning<br /> |Country=Spain<br /> |Main contact forename=Cristina<br /> |Main contact surname=Sánchez<br /> |Main contact id=SEO BirdLife<br /> |Contact organisation=SEO BirdLife<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.seo.org<br /> |Partner organisations=SEO BirdLife, Riet Vell S. A.<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=SEO’s Bird reserves<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=Riet.png<br /> |Project summary=The objective of the proyect was: 1) Stablish sustainable agricultural practiques and 2) Recovery of natural spaces.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Stablish crops of ecologic rice, regenerate habitats of wetlands enviroments, recover local vegetation and conserve aquatic birds. As a result, new natural spaces have been created and local vegetation and wildlife has recovered.<br /> |Lessons learn=The function of aquatic birds and local vegetation in this environment is very important, they stablish a ecological balance and they can provide a beautiful site for people. Furthermore, the installation of ecological rice has improved the enviromental flows.<br /> |Project title=Bird reserve “Riet Vell” (Tarragona)<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Cuenca del Ebro<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Riet Vell<br /> |WFD (national) typology=Coastal waters<br /> |WFD water body name=Lowland, calcareous or mixed, very small-small<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Rice paddies and wetlands<br /> |Reference morphology=Rice paddies and wetlands<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Area of Conservation<br /> |Local site designation=Special Protection Zones for Birds (SPA),<br /> |Protected species present=No<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=Plegadis falcinellus, Limosa limosa, Porphyrio porphyrio, Calidris pugnax<br /> |Dominant hydrology=Freshwater and brackish lagoons<br /> |Dominant substrate=cast<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=781<br /> |Project started=1997/01/01<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Biological quality elements=Recover marshland vegetation structure and habitats, provide more habitats for nesting and stopover sites for migratory birds<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=Decrease the impact of intensive agriculture (rice paddies)<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Stablish crops of ecologic rice, regenerate habitats of wetlands enviroments, recover local vegetation and conserve aquatic birds<br /> |Social measures=Sensitization, awareness campaigns and elaboration of dissemination materials<br /> |Wider stakeholder / citizen engagement=Advice from farmers<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information<br /> |Information=http://www.rtve.es/alacarta/videos/la-aventura-del-saber/aventura-del-saber-reservas-ornitologicas-delta-del-ebro-ii/1662706/<br /> }}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Bird_reserve_%E2%80%9CFinca_San_Miguel%E2%80%9D_(Huesca)&diff=46646 2020-02-25T12:02:44Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=41.7103984, 0.32778289999998833<br /> |Kml path=https://www.google.com/maps/place/41%C2%B042'00.8%22N+0%C2%B016'25.4%22E/@41.700216,0.2715253,583m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d41.700216!4d0.2737142?hl=es-ES<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=www.seo.org/reservas-ornitologicas/<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Habitat and biodiversity, Land use management - agriculture, Social benefits, Spatial planning<br /> |Country=Spain<br /> |Main contact forename=Luis<br /> |Main contact surname=Tirado<br /> |Main contact id=SEO BirdLife<br /> |Contact organisation=SEO BirdLife<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.seo.org<br /> |Partner organisations=SEO BirdLife, Finca San Miguel Private Property<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=SEO’s Bird reserves<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=Miguel.png<br /> |Project summary=The proyect has two main objectives: 1) Tracing of aquatic birds and 2) Surveillance, prevention and monitoring of poaching.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Installation of floating islands, Maintenance and revegetation of swamp banks, installation of observatories, maintenance of crops for bird alimentation. As a result, new species have arrived and the population of Ardeola ralloides is increasing.<br /> |Lessons learn=The conecction between ONG and farmers can be possible, the management of the sources is essential for the ecosystem maintenance.<br /> |Project title=Bird reserve “Finca San Miguel” (Huesca)<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Cuenca del Cinca<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Finca San Miguel<br /> |WFD (national) typology=mixed<br /> |WFD water body name=Mid altitude, calcareous or mixed, medium-large<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Crops and swamp<br /> |Reference morphology=Crops and swamp<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Area of Conservation<br /> |Local site designation=Special Protection Zones for Birds (SPA),<br /> |Protected species present=No<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=Ardea purpurea, Ardeola ralloides, Botaurus stellaris, Nycticorax nycticorax<br /> |Dominant hydrology=Swamp and river<br /> |Dominant substrate=Mixed<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=600<br /> |Project started=2013/01/01<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Biological quality elements=Place for wintering, nesting and migrators birds. Place where Ardeola ralloides is nesting (listed in regional and national Red List). Place with high biodiversity of many groups<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Management interventions=Grants from the Administration, Tracing of aquatic birds, Surveillance, prevention and monitoring of poaching.<br /> |Social measures=Sensitization, awareness campaigns and elaboration of dissemination materials<br /> |Wider stakeholder / citizen engagement=Crops from the private property for nesting and alimentation<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information<br /> |Information=http://www.rtve.es/alacarta/videos/la-aventura-del-saber/aventura-del-saber-reservas-ornitologicas-finca-san-miguel/2039599/<br /> }}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Bird_Reserve_%E2%80%9CTancat_de_la_Pipa%E2%80%9D_(Valencia)&diff=46645 2020-02-25T12:02:25Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=39.3304293, -0.36542039999994813<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=/www.seo.org/reservas-ornitologicas/<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Habitat and biodiversity, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Social benefits, Water quality<br /> |Country=Spain<br /> |Main contact forename=Anna<br /> |Main contact surname=Valentín<br /> |Main contact id=SEO BirdLife<br /> |Contact organisation=SEO BirdLife<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.seo.org<br /> |Partner organisations=SEO BirdLife, Acció Ecologista-Agró, Confederación Hidrográfica del Júcar, Ajuntament de València<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=SEO’s Bird reserves<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=Pipa.png<br /> |Project summary=The proyect has two main objectives: 1) Improve water quality of water input to Albufera’s lagoon 2) Improve biodiversity by habitat restoration and management<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Water and biodiversity monitoring each 10 days, specially waterbirds. Restoration and management have boosted local endangered waterfowl populations and eased the colonization of new species for the Albufera wetland. Breeding populations of othe species than birds have established (reptiles and insects).<br /> |Lessons learn=The management through landstewardship agreements and a participatory (universities, volunteering, citizen science), approach have facilitated the integrated management of the wetland and awareness raising. Socio economic improvement of local business (i.e. navigation) has been launched through collaboration with navigators for public use purposes.<br /> |Project title=Bird Reserve “Tancat de la Pipa” (Valencia)<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Cuenca del Júcar<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Tancat de la Pipa<br /> |WFD (national) typology=mixed<br /> |WFD water body name=Mid altitude, calcareous or mixed, medium-large<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Crops and swamp<br /> |Reference morphology=Crops and swamp<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Area of Conservation<br /> |Local site designation=Special Protection Zones for Birds (SPA),<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=Yes<br /> |Species=Ardea purpurea, Circus aeruginosus, Dugastella valentina, Unio mancus, Emys orbicularis, Botaurus stellaris, Fulica cristata, Porphyrio porphyrio, Acrocephalus melanopogon, Panurus biarmicus, Ardeola ralloides, Anguilla anguilla, Arundo donax, Ricinus communis, Callinectes sapidus, Cyprinus carpio, Carassius auratus, Lepomis gibbosus, Gambusia holbrooki, Procambarus clarkii, Ardea purpurea, Circus aeruginosus, Dugastella valentina, Unio mancus, Emys orbicularis, Botaurus stellaris, Fulica cristata, Porphyrio porphyrio, Acrocephalus melanopogon, Panurus biarmicus, Ardeola ralloides, Anguilla anguilla<br /> |Dominant hydrology=Swamp and river<br /> |Dominant substrate=Mixed<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=1000<br /> |Project started=2007/01/01<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=Pilot project for water quality improvement and biodiversity enhancement through habitat restoration and management.<br /> |Hydromorphological quality elements=Shallow, freshwater, permanent lagoons<br /> |Biological quality elements=Coastal lagoon habitat restoration for water quality indicator species<br /> |Physico-chemical quality elements=Reduction of nitrates and total phosphorous input to the Albufera’s lagoon, also chlorophyll measures.<br /> |Other motivation=Public use and awareness raising<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Green filters creation and two shallow, permanent lagoons<br /> |Management interventions=Channels, vegetation and maintenance active, daily management<br /> |Social measures=Sensitization, environmental education of scholars, public use and elaboration of dissemination materials<br /> |Wider stakeholder / citizen engagement=Improvement of the socio-economic and other culture heritage network<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information<br /> |Information=http://www.rtve.es/alacarta/videos/red-natura-2000/rednatura2000-albufera-03sep/3710666/<br /> }}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Bird_reserve_%E2%80%9CLos_Albardales%E2%80%9D_(Madrid)&diff=46644 2020-02-25T11:43:54Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=39.90276279606339, -3.8040890049340987<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=www.seomonticola.org/tag/reserva-ornitologica-de-los-albardales/<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Spatial planning<br /> |Country=Spain<br /> |Main contact forename=Blas<br /> |Main contact surname=Molina<br /> |Main contact id=SEO BirdLife<br /> |Contact organisation=SEO BirdLife<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.seo.org<br /> |Partner organisations=SEO BirdLife,<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=SEO’s Bird reserves<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=Los Albardales.png<br /> |Project summary=Basically, the main points of the proyect are: 1) Monitoring the species of birds and 2) enviromental awareness and improvement of enviromental quality<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Scientific banding for Acrocephalus paludicola, enviromental education campaigns, monitoring of passerines during winter. As a result, populations of many passerines have increased.<br /> |Lessons learn=Its a stopping over site for many migratory passerines and also breeding ground, the conservation of this habitat is essential for monitoring and maintain the populations of these species<br /> |Project title=Bird reserve “Los Albardales” (Madrid)<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Cuenca del Manzanares<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Los Albardales<br /> |WFD (national) typology=Mountain zone<br /> |WFD water body name=Mid altitude, calcareous or mixed, very small-small<br /> |Pre-project morphology=wetland<br /> |Reference morphology=wetland<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Area of Conservation<br /> |Local site designation=Special Protection Zones for Birds (SPA),<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=Acrocephalus paludicola, Emberiza schoeniclus<br /> |Dominant hydrology=Wetland and river<br /> |Dominant substrate=Calcareous or mixed<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=160<br /> |Project started=1980/01/01<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Biological quality elements=Monitoring the migratory bird Acrocephalus paludicola and other nesting species, conserve wetland ecosystem<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Management interventions=Monitoring the species of birds<br /> |Social measures=Sensitization, awareness campaigns and elaboration of dissemination materials<br /> |Wider stakeholder / citizen engagement=Practical volunteering activities,<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information<br /> |Information=http://www.rtve.es/alacarta/videos/la-aventura-del-saber/aventuraalbardales/4528438/<br /> }}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Bird_reserve_%E2%80%9CEl_Clot%E2%80%9D_(Tarragona)&diff=46643 2020-02-25T11:43:35Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=40.683712993971916, 0.7034906577318907<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=www.seo.org/reservas-ornitologicas/<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Habitat and biodiversity, Land use management - agriculture, Social benefits, Spatial planning<br /> |Country=Spain<br /> |Main contact forename=Cristina<br /> |Main contact surname=Sánchez<br /> |Main contact id=SEO BirdLife<br /> |Contact organisation=SEO BirdLife<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.seo.org<br /> |Partner organisations=SEO/BirdLife, farmers association<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=SEO’s Bird reserves<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=El clot.png<br /> |Project summary=The objectives of the proyect: 1) Recovery of natural habitats and biodiversity in a highly intensified landscape; and 2) Stablish sustainable agricultural practiques<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=First, farmers began to cultivate ecologic rice and decrease the use of chemical components. Some rice paddies were converted into wetlands with the introduction of Phragmites australis and other techniques works. Furthermore, Iris pseudacorus were installed in the shore of wetlands. So much vegetation recovered and new natural spaces were created.<br /> |Lessons learn=The function of aquatic birds and local vegetation in this environment is very important, they stablish a ecological balance and they can provide a beautiful place to visit. Furthermore, the installation of ecological rice has improved the enviromental flows.<br /> |Project title=Bird reserve “El Clot” (Tarragona)<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Cuenca del Ebro<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=El Clot<br /> |WFD (national) typology=Coastal waters<br /> |WFD water body name=Lowland, calcareous or mixed, very small-small<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Rice paddies and wetlands<br /> |Reference morphology=Rice paddies and wetlands<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Site designation=EU - Special Protected Area<br /> |Local site designation=Special Protection Zones for Birds (SPA),<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=Emberiza schoeniclus witherbyi, Plegadis falcinellus, Emberiza schoeniclus witherbyi, Iris pseudacorus, Ixobrychus minutus<br /> |Dominant hydrology=Freshwater and brackish lagoons<br /> |Dominant substrate=cast<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=400<br /> |Project started=1998/01/01<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Biological quality elements=Recover local vegetation, provide more habitats for local wildlife<br /> |Other motivation=Decrease the impact of intensive agriculture (rice paddies)<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Management interventions=Habitat improvement through water and vegetation management<br /> |Social measures=Scientific bird banding workshops, activities performed by volunteers, environmental awareness<br /> |Wider stakeholder / citizen engagement=Advice of local farmers<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{Biological quality element table row<br /> |Monitored before=No<br /> |Monitored after=No<br /> |Qualitative monitoring=No<br /> |Quantitative monitoring=No<br /> |Control site used=No<br /> }}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information<br /> |Information=http://www.rtve.es/alacarta/videos/la-aventura-del-saber/aventura-del-saber-delta-del-ebro-clot/1645083/<br /> }}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

Alexrrc https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Environmental_Restoration_of_the_Lower_Section_of_the_Bemb%C3%A9zar_River_and_its_River_Environment_(Phase_1)&diff=46642 2020-02-25T11:42:34Z

<p>Alexrrc: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=37.7906407, -5.221104500000024<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=www.chguadalquivir.es/inicio<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Land use management - forestry, Monitoring, Social benefits<br /> |Country=Spain<br /> |Main contact forename=Maria Jesus<br /> |Main contact surname=Castañeda<br /> |Contact organisation=Guadalquivir Hydrographic Confederation. Ministry for Ecological Transition.<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.chguadalquivir.es/inicio<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Guadalquivir.png<br /> |Project summary=With the aim of reorienting development towards sustainability, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and the Environment has become aware of the importance of recovering the beds and banks of our rivers, and as a result has designed the National Strategy for Restoration of Rivers, a project that aims to recover river masses. It is a question of giving back to the river what was its own, its space, its vegetation, its water..., so that by itself it is capable of recovering its associated ecosystem. <br /> And following the requirements of the Water Framework Directive, approved in December 2000 and obligatory for the Spanish State, the objective is to ensure that rivers and streams recover their &quot;good ecological status&quot;, and to make all administrative uses and actions compatible with the conservation of their natural values. The implementation of the National Strategy for the Restoration of Rivers is based on debate and consensus. We have sought the maximum participation of representatives of all entities of society to have the approval of all.<br /> The objective of this project is the environmental restoration of the lower stretch of the Bembézar River and its surroundings, which also includes the final stretch of its tributary, the Guadalora stream and the Madre Vieja river corridor (the former arm of the Guadalquivir that joins the Bembézar).<br /> The lower section of the Bembézar River is surrounded by extensive irrigated land that uses its waters through the hydraulic infrastructures created in its basin (reservoirs, canals and irrigation systems). It is thus a heavily regulated river, with three reservoirs upstream of this stretch, so that the recovery of it to its natural state is unfeasible. On the other hand, it is affected by important infrastructures that cross its course. The AVE trains tracks limit the lower section to the north and half of the section is crossed by the Seville-Cordoba railway and the Seville-Cordoba road (A-431).<br /> The project carries out actions to improve the natural environment through the cleaning of the riverbed and the restoration of autochthonous riverside vegetation; integration actions in a fluvial space, such as the construction of a pedestrian path and a footbridge over the river; and the conditioning of infrastructures for public use through the cleaning of vegetation from the existing Medieval Bridge in the Bembézar riverbed.<br /> |Project title=Environmental Restoration of the Lower Section of the Bembézar River and its River Environment (Phase 1).<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Guadalquivir River<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Lower Section of Bembézar River and its Surroundings<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Protected species present=Yes<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Species=According to the Book of the Threatened Wild Flora of Andalusia, published by the Department of the Environment of the Regional Government of Andalusia (2000), reference is made to the hackberry tree (Celtis australis), catalogued as Vulnerable (Regional Government of Andalusia). According to this same source, the hackberry tree does not meet any of the criteria for which it can be considered an endangered species, but it has ethnobotanical and timber importance. Specially since it is a marginal crop from historical agricultures, having archaeological importance as a bio-indicator of the presence of ancient or current roads, mills or irrigation ditches. Therefore, its wild populations in the region must be conserved, its presence valued in environmental impact projects, and the identification of forest formations and isolated individuals, valuing their function and meaning.<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2019/01/08<br /> |Works started=2019/12/16<br /> |Total cost category=500 - 1000 k€<br /> |Total1 cost=960.873<br /> |Funding sources=Guadalquivir Hydrographic Confederation<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Hydromorphological quality elements=The hilly countryside seams very close to the riverbed causing an increase of river sinuosity as it passes by.<br /> |Other motivation=social<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Actions to improve the natural environment: Cleaning of the riverbed and the riverbank; Removal of dead vegetation and cleaning of rubbish.<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Actions to improve the natural environment: Restoration of the autochthonous riverside vegetation in the sections in which the reedbed is present. It is responsible for the degradation of the autochthonous vegetation, in an area which should be a riverside forest with species closer to the ecological climax; Removal of ailanthus and other invasive exotic species.<br /> |Social measures=Actions of integration in a river area: Construction of a pedestrian path 2 meters wide and 3,080 meters long along the riverside forest of the Bembézar River; Construction of a footbridge over the river and improvement of difficult passageways along the path. Improvement of infrastructures for public use: Cleaning of vegetation of the existing Medieval Bridge in the Bembézar riverbed.<br /> }}<br /> {{Hydromorphological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Biological quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Other responses header}}<br /> {{End table}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents}}<br /> {{Monitoring documents end}}<br /> {{Additional Documents}}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

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