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<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2013-09-02<br /> |Works started=2019-06-03<br /> |Total cost category=100 - 500 k€<br /> |Funding sources=Envrionement Agency, Local Planning Authorities, Natural England<br /> |Supplementary funding information=Works have taken place at many locations across the Mease catchment. Capital works have taken place at several sites along the main river and some of the key tributaries. All of the main deliver sites have had monitoring along side, to evidence the work completed, including photography and invertebrate monitoring. Engagement has taken place with farmers and landowners, and stakeholder across the entire catchment, seeking to address land use and land management opportunities that trap pollution and naturalise flows, downstream in the main river.<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=52.70332, -1.52548<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Gilwiskaw Brook from Source to River Mease<br /> }}<br /> |Project title=Restoring the River Mease Catchment<br /> }}<br /> <br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=rivermease.co.uk<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Fisheries, Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Urban, Water quality<br /> |Country=England<br /> |Main contact forename=Ruth<br /> |Main contact surname=Needham<br /> |Main contact id=Ruth_Needham<br /> |Contact organisation=Trent Rivers Trust<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.trentriverstrust.org/<br /> |Partner organisations=Catchment Sensitive Farming, Derbyshire County Council, Environment Agency, Leicestershire County Council, Lichfield District Council, Natural England, North West Leciestershire District Council, South Derbyshire District Council, Staffordshire County Council<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Mease Meadows<br /> |Picture description=Restored reach of River Mease, showing re-profiled riverbank, vegetated buffer and in-channel vegetation.<br /> |Project summary=The Mease catchment project demonstrates how coordinated, collaborative action can improve river health, support nature recovery, and sustain food production.<br /> <br /> The catchment is dominated by high quality agricultural land and supports an active, productive farming community. Ashby and Measham are the main urban centres. In 1998, the river was designated as an SSSI for its small but nationally important, populations of Spined Loach Cobitis taenia and Bullhead Cottus gobio.<br /> <br /> Like many lowland UK rivers, the Mease had long suffered from habitat loss, flooding, and pollution, particularly phosphate, at a time when food production was the priority. Few people, including the farmers, were aware of the Mease, its fish, or the pressures on its wildlife.<br /> <br /> The SSSI/SAC designation in 2005 opened up funding that supported land use change and management practices that value nature. From the early 2000s, work began to bring farmers and stakeholders together. The early years were challenging; the protected status was unpopular with many farmers. The partnership strengthened significantly after TRT, and the EA came on board in 2013. <br /> <br /> Since then, landowners have been closely engaged to identify solutions that balance food production with habitat creation and water retention on farmland.<br /> <br /> The partnership has delivered substantial capital works and extensive engagement. Together we are working towards a genuinely restored catchment where food production is balanced with space for nature. We have demonstrated that rivers can be restored and connected to their floodplain within a productive farmed landscape.<br /> <br /> Objectives of the Partnership<br /> 1. Restore the catchment by balancing land use for food production, nature recovery and making space for water.<br /> 2. Deliver nature based capital works across the River Mease and its tributaries.<br /> 3. Promote good practice and interventions that trap and store pollution and slow flood flows.<br /> 4. Restore the River Mease SSSI to good ecological health.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results=Monitoring and evaluation is fundamental to all the activities, to help evaluate impact as well as inform future work. The evidence collected includes fixed point photography, invertebrate and species surveys, water quality monitoring, recording of landowner engagement and volunteer activity.<br /> <br /> A programme of fixed point photography has been carried out across key restoration sites, capturing seasonal changes and fluctuations in water levels. These images clearly show how restored river habitats establish and evolve over time, and they provide valuable material to share with farmers and other stakeholders.<br /> <br /> Surveys for freshwater aquatic invertebrates at key sites have been able to show how the river is starting to recover, once river restoration has been completed. <br /> <br /> Phosphate monitoring at interventions sites and on all the major tributaries has helped to evaluate schemes, as well as inform the future targeting of work, including the nutrient neutrality framework. <br /> <br /> Engagement has been a key focus. We maintain an engagement tracker which helps to strengthen our understanding of landowner and communities’ interests in the methods used. <br /> <br /> Specific species surveys have been undertaken including White clawed-crayfish, fish and INNS. <br /> <br /> The evidence is assessed on a regular basis to report the impact, influence future work and raise awareness of achievements.<br /> |Lessons learn=Engagement and collaboration is key. We are restoring and rivers, and finding places to protect nature within a farmed landscape. The concept is unfamiliar to many landowners and stakeholders. Naturally functioning rivers that are connected to their floodplain create habitats, store water and trap pollution. Yet they take up space, especially when in flood. Farmers and landowners in the Mease historically would farm right up to the bank top, and are reluctant to lose productive land. It can take several years for a farmer to agree to a scheme. It need to blend into their wider farmer management, utilising buffers, margins and field corners. It might include areas that lie wet. Schemes are best secured with a grant such as a Countryside Stewardship Scheme or Sustainable Farm Incentive. <br /> <br /> Allow time to talk to the farmer / landowner. <br /> Look at the site from the landowners eyes, understand where they are able to amend their management, and what grant revenue might off set any production losses. <br /> Survey for ecology, archaeology and services, they all can have a big influence on how a scheme can take shape. <br /> Present plans to the farmer at an early stage. <br /> Look for wider benefits in addition to river restoration, such as trapping pollution or flood storage. <br /> Engage with the regulatory bodies early, such as the Lead Local Flood Authority or the Environment Agency. It can take time to get the permissions in place. <br /> The best time for capital works is June to September, outside of bird breeding season, the fish spawning season and when river levels and flood risk is low. <br /> Talk to a contractor early, get in indication of price. Make sure your funder is aware of the constraints and time line. Allow some extra budget for contingency. 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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Southern_Water_Lukely_Brook&diff=51802 2026-02-25T11:01:10Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Toggle content start}}{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=50.69087, -1.31091<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Social benefits, Urban<br /> |Country=England<br /> |Main contact forename=Matt<br /> |Main contact surname=Dempster<br /> |Main contact id=Southern Water Catchment Team<br /> |Partner organisations=AtkinsRéalis, FiveRivers<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Picture description=Lukely Brook upstream of Clatterford<br /> |Project summary=The Lukely Brook is a Chalk winterbourne stream located on the Isle of Wight, flowing from the rural central downs north through Carisbrooke and into the Medina Estuary in Newport.<br /> <br /> [[File:Lukely Brook.png|thumb|Lukely Brook upstream of Clatterford]]<br /> <br /> Southern Water operates two groundwater abstractions near to the Lukely Brook, which supply a large proportion of the Isle of Wight with clean drinking water. Southern Water has had a number of environmental regulatory undertakings as part of its AMP6 NEP (National Environment Programme) and AMP7 WINEP (Water Industry National Environment Programme), which aim to ensure that groundwater abstractions are environmentally sustainable in the long-term, and seeks to mitigate any quantified impacts resulting from water company abstraction on watercourses and the valuable ecological habitats they support. <br /> <br /> under the AMP6 NEP and AMP7 WINEP, Southern Water have undertaken a programme of ecological and hydro-geomorphological improvement works on the Lukely Brook between 2020 and 2024 to improve the ecological resilience of this chalk winterbourne stream and adjacent ecologically designated floodplain meadows. The environmental enhancement works include the removal of a weir, installation of three fish passes, two ‘Stage Zero’ floodplain reconnection schemes, realignment and reprofiling of a historically modified section of channel, and removal of a weir along with reprofiling of banks in a town centre public amenity space. The final element completed in 2024 was restoration of the river channel though a disused highways ford next to Southern Waters water supply works in Carisbrooke. Successful delivery of the scheme has been achieved through partnership working with the Island Rivers/Newport Rivers Group and continued positive engagement and consultation with landowners and other local stakeholders.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results='''Horse Paddock and Plaish Meadows Stage Zero schemes:'''<br /> *Hydrometric monitoring at 5 surface water locations (stilling wells) and 5 shallow groundwater monitoring locations in the floodplain was undertaken to monitor impacts of the Phase 1 Schemes on water levels:<br /> #June 2017-March 2019: 3 surface water monitoring locations, 2 groundwater monitoring locations and 1 barometer were installed in June 2017). The automatic water level monitoring devices conducted regular stage board and manual water level readings were downloaded and processed the data until March 2019. <br /> #November 2017-May 2022: Loggers and recorded stage board were downloaded and manual dip readings recorded as part of baseline monitoring. <br /> #May 2022-October 2024: 2 further surface water, 3 further groundwater and 1 barometric monitoring locations were added. Regular stage board and manual groundwater level readings were reinstated as part of this project.<br /> *Visual imagery collected by repeat aerial imagery surveys every 6 weeks from May 2022 to Autumn 2024 using a DJI Mini drone, as well as time lapse and fixed-point photography to monitor the evolution of the sites over time.<br /> *Aquatic ecology surveys conducted in spring and autumn from April 2022 to Autumn 2024 to track any changes in macroinvertebrates as a result of the Stage Zero schemes in the channel and floodplain. <br /> *Water quality data collected at 6 locations quarterly from March 2023 to Autumn 2024 track any changes in water quality over time.<br /> *National Vegetation Classification (NVC) surveys in 2018, 2022 and 2023 to track changes in floodplain vegetation as a result of the Phase 1 Schemes.<br /> *Bird monitoring has also been undertaken monthly following the construction of the schemes from November 2022 to April 2023.<br /> The following open-source datasets from local monitoring stations were also used to supplement the site data:<br /> *Daily rainfall data from Carisbrooke rainfall gauge (Station ID: 333195) <br /> *Hourly barometric pressure from Met Office weather station at Saint Catherine’s Point.<br /> '''For the other schemes at Sheep Dip Field, Spring Lane and Towngate Pond:'''<br /> *Aquatic ecology surveys conducted in spring and autumn from April 2022 to Autumn 2024 to track any changes in macroinvertebrates as a result of all Phase 2 Schemes. <br /> *National Vegetation Classification (NVC) surveys in 2018, 2022 and 2023 to track changes in floodplain vegetation in Sheep Dip Field only.<br /> *Visual imagery collected by repeat aerial imagery surveys every 6 weeks from May 2022 using a DJI Mini drone (Sheep Dip Field only), as well as fixed-point photography to monitor the evolution of the sites over time.<br /> *Bird monitoring has also been undertaken monthly prior to the construction of the Sheep Dip Field from November 2022 to April 2023.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Water level monitoring:'''<br /> <br /> The highly different antecedent conditions between May 2022 and October 2024 make it difficult to separate the impacts of the scheme from the overall hydrological signal, especially for sites with limited baseline data. Floodplain inundation in Horse Paddock occurred during a lower magnitude rainfall event and water was stored on the floodplain for longer duration post-scheme, than was seen in the baseline monitoring period. Extended periods of floodplain inundation have occurred since the scheme construction. Whilst the Plaish Meadow scheme may locally be extending the duration of elevated shallow groundwater levels in the floodplain into the summer months, this may simply be a reflection of the wetter conditions after the scheme has been implemented. Extended wetter conditions since the construction of the woody features suggests an increasingly wetter floodplain in both above and below ground water levels, but it is difficult to separate the effects of the scheme from the extraordinarily high rainfall between October 2023 and March 2024.<br /> <br /> '''Visual imagery:'''<br /> <br /> Drone imagery and fixed-point photography have provided visual evidence of changes at each site. This was particularly pronounced at Horse Paddock where the floodplain vegetation has changed to become more aquatic and creating a diversity of flow types on the floodplain. The drone imagery was particularly effective here with shorter vegetation on the floodplain than Plaish Meadows. Floodplain inundation in Plaish Meadows was more responsive to high rainfall events, reconnecting temporarily in the local area surrounding the ford and Lukely Brook woody feature. The drone imagery also showed the woody features on the drains effectively working to slow and store flow, with macrophyte vegetation establishing in the channel. Drone imagery was less effective at this site as the tall vegetation made it difficult to see the extent of floodplain inundation. At Froglands Stream, the drone imagery has shown the recovery of bank and in-channel vegetation in response to the restoration showing clearly how the vegetation has narrowed flow, creating faster flowing riffle features. Fixed-point photos of Spring Lane and Towngate Pond have shown how the schemes have recovered following the disturbance of construction with vegetation establishment coming quickly following the implementation of both schemes.<br /> <br /> '''Aquatic ecology – macroinvertebrate monitoring:'''<br /> <br /> Drought conditions were experienced before the implementation of schemes followed by wetter conditions afterwards. Thus, some initial changes in the macroinvertebrates are likely to show a gradual recovery over time with increased flows and sedimentation. There were notable differences in the macroinvertebrate community found at Horse Paddock compared to the other Lukely Brook sites, with Horse Paddock communities more associated with slower flows and a greater abundance of fine sediment. The majority of species were common, but the samples yielded a total of five nationally scarce species (the caddisfly Limnephilus hirsutus, long-horned soldierfly Vanoyia tenuicornis, pygmy soldier fly Oxycera pygmaea, white-barred soldier fly O. morrisii and the riffle beetle Riolus subviolaceus). At three sampling sites nationally scarce species (soldierfly, Oxycera pygmaea; white-barred soldierfly, Oxycera morrisii; the caddisfly: Limnephilus hirsutus and the long-horned soldierfly: Vanovia tenuicornis) were recorded at the sites for the first time following scheme construction and are associated with wetlands and marshes. Following an initial drop in taxon richness, macroinvertebrate indices from the re-meandered Froglands Stream increased post restoration showing a gradual recovery to pre-restoration levels and an improvement in habitat quality. Interesting changes were observed rapidly at Spring Lane following the tree removal and coppicing. Implementation of this scheme was later and hence the further monitoring will show how the scheme has responded to the additional narrowing. Following the removal of the weir at Towngate Pond, samples show an increase in diversity of mayflies, caddisfly taxa and riffle beetles, particularly in April 2024, perhaps due to favourable flow conditions. The increase in post-restoration LIFE scores indicates an increase in flow velocity likely resulting from the weir removal.<br /> <br /> '''Water quality:'''<br /> <br /> In general, concentrations of both phosphorus and nitrogen species were highest at the upstream end of Lukely Brook (at Horse Paddock and Plaish Farm monitoring sites), lowest at Plaish Meadows, and increased at Clatterford Shute, at the downstream end of the reach. The Fishpond Stream (which comes in on Plaish Meadows was noted as having good quality and potentially improving water quality downstream. The largest improvements in water quality were noted downstream of Plaish Meadows but is difficult to disentangle whether this was due to the schemes or whether this was primarily due to the improved water quality of the Fishpond Stream.<br /> <br /> '''Vegetation monitoring:'''<br /> <br /> Little evidence of any significant changes to National Vegetation Classification communities although it was noted that communities could take time for a visible change to occur following the implementation of the various schemes.<br /> <br /> '''Bird counts:'''<br /> <br /> The wetter floodplains have attracted birds that have been previously absent such as Jack Snipe, Common Snipe, Little Egret, Shelduck and Moorhen. <br /> The monitoring is continuing for all schemes delivered in the second WINEP namely Horse Paddock, Plaish Meadow, Sheep Dip field, Spring Lane and Towngate Pond. Monitoring is scheduled to continue until 2030 but at reduced frequency. Currently, the monitoring report is being updated with the 2025 monitoring results.<br /> |Lessons learn=To add<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Total cost category=500 - 1000 k€<br /> |Funding sources=Southern Water WINEP<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Lukely Brook<br /> }}<br /> <br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=Abstraction, Barriers to fish migration, Drinking water storage and supply<br /> |Hydromorphological quality elements=Connection to groundwaters, Flow velocities, Freshwater flow regime, Quantity &amp; dynamics of flow<br /> |Biological quality elements=Fish, Invertebrates, Macrophytes<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Lukely Brook<br /> |WFD water body code=GB107101006250<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Protected species present=No<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> }}<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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Southern_Water_Lukely_Brook&diff=51801 2026-02-25T10:59:16Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Environmental flows and water resources, Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Social benefits, Urban<br /> |Country=England<br /> |Main contact forename=Matt<br /> |Main contact surname=Dempster<br /> |Main contact id=Southern Water Catchment Team<br /> |Partner organisations=AtkinsRéalis, FiveRivers<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Picture description=Lukely Brook upstream of Clatterford<br /> |Project summary=The Lukely Brook is a Chalk winterbourne stream located on the Isle of Wight, flowing from the rural central downs north through Carisbrooke and into the Medina Estuary in Newport.<br /> <br /> [[File:Lukely Brook.png|thumb|Lukely Brook upstream of Clatterford]]<br /> <br /> Southern Water operates two groundwater abstractions near to the Lukely Brook, which supply a large proportion of the Isle of Wight with clean drinking water. Southern Water has had a number of environmental regulatory undertakings as part of its AMP6 NEP (National Environment Programme) and AMP7 WINEP (Water Industry National Environment Programme), which aim to ensure that groundwater abstractions are environmentally sustainable in the long-term, and seeks to mitigate any quantified impacts resulting from water company abstraction on watercourses and the valuable ecological habitats they support. <br /> <br /> under the AMP6 NEP and AMP7 WINEP, Southern Water have undertaken a programme of ecological and hydro-geomorphological improvement works on the Lukely Brook between 2020 and 2024 to improve the ecological resilience of this chalk winterbourne stream and adjacent ecologically designated floodplain meadows. The environmental enhancement works include the removal of a weir, installation of three fish passes, two ‘Stage Zero’ floodplain reconnection schemes, realignment and reprofiling of a historically modified section of channel, and removal of a weir along with reprofiling of banks in a town centre public amenity space. The final element completed in 2024 was restoration of the river channel though a disused highways ford next to Southern Waters water supply works in Carisbrooke. Successful delivery of the scheme has been achieved through partnership working with the Island Rivers/Newport Rivers Group and continued positive engagement and consultation with landowners and other local stakeholders.<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results='''Horse Paddock and Plaish Meadows Stage Zero schemes:'''<br /> *Hydrometric monitoring at 5 surface water locations (stilling wells) and 5 shallow groundwater monitoring locations in the floodplain was undertaken to monitor impacts of the Phase 1 Schemes on water levels:<br /> #June 2017-March 2019: 3 surface water monitoring locations, 2 groundwater monitoring locations and 1 barometer were installed in June 2017). The automatic water level monitoring devices conducted regular stage board and manual water level readings were downloaded and processed the data until March 2019. <br /> #November 2017-May 2022: Loggers and recorded stage board were downloaded and manual dip readings recorded as part of baseline monitoring. <br /> #May 2022-October 2024: 2 further surface water, 3 further groundwater and 1 barometric monitoring locations were added. Regular stage board and manual groundwater level readings were reinstated as part of this project.<br /> *Visual imagery collected by repeat aerial imagery surveys every 6 weeks from May 2022 to Autumn 2024 using a DJI Mini drone, as well as time lapse and fixed-point photography to monitor the evolution of the sites over time.<br /> *Aquatic ecology surveys conducted in spring and autumn from April 2022 to Autumn 2024 to track any changes in macroinvertebrates as a result of the Stage Zero schemes in the channel and floodplain. <br /> *Water quality data collected at 6 locations quarterly from March 2023 to Autumn 2024 track any changes in water quality over time.<br /> *National Vegetation Classification (NVC) surveys in 2018, 2022 and 2023 to track changes in floodplain vegetation as a result of the Phase 1 Schemes.<br /> *Bird monitoring has also been undertaken monthly following the construction of the schemes from November 2022 to April 2023.<br /> The following open-source datasets from local monitoring stations were also used to supplement the site data:<br /> *Daily rainfall data from Carisbrooke rainfall gauge (Station ID: 333195) <br /> *Hourly barometric pressure from Met Office weather station at Saint Catherine’s Point.<br /> '''For the other schemes at Sheep Dip Field, Spring Lane and Towngate Pond:'''<br /> *Aquatic ecology surveys conducted in spring and autumn from April 2022 to Autumn 2024 to track any changes in macroinvertebrates as a result of all Phase 2 Schemes. <br /> *National Vegetation Classification (NVC) surveys in 2018, 2022 and 2023 to track changes in floodplain vegetation in Sheep Dip Field only.<br /> *Visual imagery collected by repeat aerial imagery surveys every 6 weeks from May 2022 using a DJI Mini drone (Sheep Dip Field only), as well as fixed-point photography to monitor the evolution of the sites over time.<br /> *Bird monitoring has also been undertaken monthly prior to the construction of the Sheep Dip Field from November 2022 to April 2023.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Water level monitoring:'''<br /> <br /> The highly different antecedent conditions between May 2022 and October 2024 make it difficult to separate the impacts of the scheme from the overall hydrological signal, especially for sites with limited baseline data. Floodplain inundation in Horse Paddock occurred during a lower magnitude rainfall event and water was stored on the floodplain for longer duration post-scheme, than was seen in the baseline monitoring period. Extended periods of floodplain inundation have occurred since the scheme construction. Whilst the Plaish Meadow scheme may locally be extending the duration of elevated shallow groundwater levels in the floodplain into the summer months, this may simply be a reflection of the wetter conditions after the scheme has been implemented. Extended wetter conditions since the construction of the woody features suggests an increasingly wetter floodplain in both above and below ground water levels, but it is difficult to separate the effects of the scheme from the extraordinarily high rainfall between October 2023 and March 2024.<br /> <br /> '''Visual imagery:'''<br /> <br /> Drone imagery and fixed-point photography have provided visual evidence of changes at each site. This was particularly pronounced at Horse Paddock where the floodplain vegetation has changed to become more aquatic and creating a diversity of flow types on the floodplain. The drone imagery was particularly effective here with shorter vegetation on the floodplain than Plaish Meadows. Floodplain inundation in Plaish Meadows was more responsive to high rainfall events, reconnecting temporarily in the local area surrounding the ford and Lukely Brook woody feature. The drone imagery also showed the woody features on the drains effectively working to slow and store flow, with macrophyte vegetation establishing in the channel. Drone imagery was less effective at this site as the tall vegetation made it difficult to see the extent of floodplain inundation. At Froglands Stream, the drone imagery has shown the recovery of bank and in-channel vegetation in response to the restoration showing clearly how the vegetation has narrowed flow, creating faster flowing riffle features. Fixed-point photos of Spring Lane and Towngate Pond have shown how the schemes have recovered following the disturbance of construction with vegetation establishment coming quickly following the implementation of both schemes.<br /> <br /> '''Aquatic ecology – macroinvertebrate monitoring:'''<br /> <br /> Drought conditions were experienced before the implementation of schemes followed by wetter conditions afterwards. Thus, some initial changes in the macroinvertebrates are likely to show a gradual recovery over time with increased flows and sedimentation. There were notable differences in the macroinvertebrate community found at Horse Paddock compared to the other Lukely Brook sites, with Horse Paddock communities more associated with slower flows and a greater abundance of fine sediment. The majority of species were common, but the samples yielded a total of five nationally scarce species (the caddisfly Limnephilus hirsutus, long-horned soldierfly Vanoyia tenuicornis, pygmy soldier fly Oxycera pygmaea, white-barred soldier fly O. morrisii and the riffle beetle Riolus subviolaceus). At three sampling sites nationally scarce species (soldierfly, Oxycera pygmaea; white-barred soldierfly, Oxycera morrisii; the caddisfly: Limnephilus hirsutus and the long-horned soldierfly: Vanovia tenuicornis) were recorded at the sites for the first time following scheme construction and are associated with wetlands and marshes. Following an initial drop in taxon richness, macroinvertebrate indices from the re-meandered Froglands Stream increased post restoration showing a gradual recovery to pre-restoration levels and an improvement in habitat quality. Interesting changes were observed rapidly at Spring Lane following the tree removal and coppicing. Implementation of this scheme was later and hence the further monitoring will show how the scheme has responded to the additional narrowing. Following the removal of the weir at Towngate Pond, samples show an increase in diversity of mayflies, caddisfly taxa and riffle beetles, particularly in April 2024, perhaps due to favourable flow conditions. The increase in post-restoration LIFE scores indicates an increase in flow velocity likely resulting from the weir removal.<br /> <br /> '''Water quality:'''<br /> <br /> In general, concentrations of both phosphorus and nitrogen species were highest at the upstream end of Lukely Brook (at Horse Paddock and Plaish Farm monitoring sites), lowest at Plaish Meadows, and increased at Clatterford Shute, at the downstream end of the reach. The Fishpond Stream (which comes in on Plaish Meadows was noted as having good quality and potentially improving water quality downstream. The largest improvements in water quality were noted downstream of Plaish Meadows but is difficult to disentangle whether this was due to the schemes or whether this was primarily due to the improved water quality of the Fishpond Stream.<br /> <br /> '''Vegetation monitoring:'''<br /> <br /> Little evidence of any significant changes to National Vegetation Classification communities although it was noted that communities could take time for a visible change to occur following the implementation of the various schemes.<br /> <br /> '''Bird counts:'''<br /> <br /> The wetter floodplains have attracted birds that have been previously absent such as Jack Snipe, Common Snipe, Little Egret, Shelduck and Moorhen. <br /> The monitoring is continuing for all schemes delivered in the second WINEP namely Horse Paddock, Plaish Meadow, Sheep Dip field, Spring Lane and Towngate Pond. Monitoring is scheduled to continue until 2030 but at reduced frequency. Currently, the monitoring report is being updated with the 2025 monitoring results.<br /> |Lessons learn=To add<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Total cost category=500 - 1000 k€<br /> |Funding sources=Southern Water WINEP<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Lukely Brook<br /> }}<br /> <br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=Abstraction, Barriers to fish migration, Drinking water storage and supply<br /> |Hydromorphological quality elements=Connection to groundwaters, Flow velocities, Freshwater flow regime, Quantity &amp; dynamics of flow<br /> |Biological quality elements=Fish, Invertebrates, Macrophytes<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Lukely Brook<br /> |WFD water body code=GB107101006250<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Protected species present=No<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> }}<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=50.69087, -1.31091<br /> }}<br /> <br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> <br /> <br /> <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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Eddleston_water&diff=51357 2025-07-08T09:25:41Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=55.68138856980066, -3.2018255256560905<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=www.therrc.co.uk/sites/default/files/projects/9_eddleston.pdf<br /> |Themes=Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Social benefits, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Luke<br /> |Main contact surname=Comins<br /> |Contact organisation=Tweed Forum<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.tweedforum.org/<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Eddleston Water 311021-0076.jpg<br /> |Picture description=Eddleston Water catchment restoration, photograph source: Tweed Forum<br /> |Project summary=The Eddleston Water project is a partnership project led by Tweed Forum which is working to restore the Eddleston Water and its catchment for the benefit of the local community and wildlife, using an approach based on Natural Flood Management (NFM). Since 2010, a series of practical works have been taking place throughout the catchment as part of the overall plan to restore the river and its catchment; the effects of which are being closely monitored through a detailed and extensive research programme supported by The Sottish Government.<br /> <br /> ==== The Eddleston Water ====<br /> The Eddleston Water is a tributary of the River Tweed, flowing 20 km north to south through its 69km2 catchment, before reaching the main river in the town of Peebles. Over time, the course of the river has been extensively altered and long sections were straightened and embanked in the early 19th century, cutting off connectivity with its floodplain and severely degrading the river channel. Other changes in land management, both in the river valley and on the surrounding hill slopes, have also altered how the land drains. Together, these changes have resulted in an increased risk of flooding to Eddleston and Peebles, as rainfall and flood waters travel ever more quickly and directly from the hill slopes and along the river channels towards these communities. At the same time, these changes have also damaged the river environment itself, leading to the loss of over a quarter of the river’s original length, and habitat loss for plants and animals, including salmon and trout, as well as rare and protected species such as otters and lampreys.<br /> <br /> The landscape is typical of many Scottish catchments, with the most wide-spread land use being improved grassland (40%) and coniferous plantations (13%). Moorland and rough grazing occur predominantly on higher ground on the west, the uplands on the east having more coniferous plantations. The valley slopes are mainly improved grassland for grazing sheep and cattle, and valley bottoms improved grassland for grazing and silage production. Altitude varies from 600m to 160m AOD, and the catchment is largely underlain by fractured greywacke sandstones that have been eroded and partially infilled by subsequent glacial and alluvial processes.<br /> <br /> The Eddleston Water falls within the EU Special Area of Conservation (SAC) for the River Tweed catchment. The river is designated for its salmon (Salmo salar), lampreys (Lampetra spp), otters (Lutra lutra) and aquatic plants (Ranunculion fluitantis and Callitricho-Batrachion). It’s qualifying habitat is “River with floating vegetation often dominated by water-crowfoot”. At the time of initiation of the project, the Eddleston was classified as in ‘Bad’ ecological condition under the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD), due to the extensive damage to the hydromorphology of the channel and banks, much of it a legacy from past ‘improvements’. <br /> <br /> ==== Project aims ====<br /> The three main aims are:<br /> *to assess the effectiveness of NFM measures to reduce flood risk to the communities of Eddleston and Peebles by restoring some of the original natural features of the catchment<br /> *to assess the impact of NFM restoration on habitats and species; and<br /> *to work with landowners and communities to maximise the benefits to them, while sustaining farm businesses.<br /> <br /> ==== Who is involved? ====<br /> The project is a partnership initiative led by Tweed Forum as Project Managers, with a Project Board consisting of the Scottish Government, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Scottish Borders Council (SBC). The University of Dundee has been the main science provider, with additional inputs from British Geological Survey and other academic institutions. Other key partners represented on the Project Steering Group include NatureScot, Forest Research (FR), Forestry &amp; Land Scotland (FLS) National Farmers Union (Scotland), Scottish Land &amp; Estates, the Tweed Foundation and Environment Agency. The most important partners are the landowners and local community, with whom we work closely.<br /> <br /> ==== Funding ====<br /> The Eddleston Water study is funded by the Scottish Government both directly and through relevant funding streams, such as the Scottish Rural Development Programme. From 2016–2020, funding also came from participation in the EU North Sea Region Interreg programme Building with Nature. In addition, very significant contributions have come from SEPA itself and from key partners, including Dundee University and BGS, not least in terms of in-house monitoring, research, analyses and advice. Other organisations, including SBC, NatureScot, FR, FLS, along with CEMEX, Scottish Power, Forest Carbon and Woodland Trust have contributed. Expenditure to date has topped £3million. <br /> <br /> ==== Project Development ====<br /> The project began with a Scoping Study in 2010, produced by Dundee University, which also included a Restoration strategy, a Monitoring Strategy and a Stakeholder Engagement Strategy. The Restoration Strategy included a characterisation of the catchment and is focused on three main areas: the upper valley and hill slopes (which are the main sources of flood water running off in to the river); the valley bottom or floodplain; and the channels and habitats of the river itself. After a period of baseline monitoring, restoration activities began in 2013 and have been ongoing.<br /> <br /> ==== Monitoring ====<br /> Monitoring the effects of these measures is an important part of this project. A comprehensive network of rain gauges and river level gauges along with water level recorders on selected flood storage ponds and groundwater wells was installed throughout the valley two years before any restoration activities began to capture baseline conditions. This one of the densest hydrological networks of its size in the UK and is being used to collect data on how the implantation of NFM affect river flows and flood frequencies. A parallel ecological monitoring programmes is recording what changes occur to the river’s habitats and wildlife, with a focus on the effect of re-meandering the river channel on riparian habitats and species, and on the biodiversity value of flood storage ponds. Full details of the monitoring programme are given below and in the paper Spray et al (2022).<br /> <br /> ==== Project Implementation and Delivery ====<br /> Working with over 20 land managers we have been able to introduce subtle changes to current land management practices in order to slow water flow off the hills, temporarily store it and reconnect the river with its floodplain. So far, we have implemented:<br /> *116 high flow log structures – to temporary hold back flood waters<br /> *38 flood storage ponds – to temporarily store water<br /> *3.5km of new river meanders – increasing river length and creating new habitats; and<br /> *210 ha of tree planting (&gt;330k native trees) – increasing surface roughness, evapotranspiration and infiltration.<br /> In addition, we have built a detailed combined hydraulic-hydrological flood model of the catchment and undertaken studies of costs and benefits of the NFM measures installed.<br /> <br /> ==== Dissemination ====<br /> Sharing our results and spreading the word about River Restoration and Natural Flood Management is a key output for the project. In 2024, we were recognised as a UNESCO Hydroecology Demonstration site, the only one in the UK, and the project won two national awards at the CIEEM annual Award ceremony in 2023. We have hosted many visits from UK and international policy-makers, governments, local councils, environmental agencies, NGOs, farmers, universities and schools, to show what can be achieved on the ground to reduce the effects of flooding and enhance habitats. All our reports, publications and other outputs are freely available on the project website (see below).<br /> <br /> ==== Further Information ====<br /> Full details of the project are available on our website, along with the Project Report and published papers at: at http://www.tweedforum.org/projects/current-projects/Eddleston<br /> The project wishes to thank the farmers and landowners in the Eddleston Water catchment for their help and enthusiasm in taking this initiative forward.<br /> We would welcome your comments and ideas:<br /> Please contact:<br /> *Luke Comins – Tweed Forum, Old Melrose Dairy Steading, Melrose, TD6 9DF (Tel: 01896 849723)<br /> *Professor Chris Spray – Tweed Forum Eddleston Water Science Manager, UNESCO Centre for Water, Law, Policy and Science, University of Dundee, DD1 4HN (Tel: +44(0)7943 031433)<br /> &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results===== Monitoring summary ====<br /> As presented in the Monitoring Strategy, the essence of the project is gathering reliable and convincing data from a detailed monitoring network to provide evidence of the effectiveness of NFM on flood risk reduction and for habitat restoration. Our monitoring programme covers hydrology, hydromorphology and ecology, the three elements being integrated to provide a comprehensive assessment of restoration success. It looks both at the impact of individual measures (e.g. temporary storage ponds) and combinations of measures in a wider catchment approach. Where possible, we utilise a Before/After/Control/intervention design, as in assessment of the effectiveness of high-flow log structures to increase lag time to flood peak or the impact of remeandering on aquatic macroinvertebrates.<br /> <br /> Flood modelling supports this empirical approach, and JBA have developed a combined hydraulic-hydrological catchment model, which has been added to by recent work by BGS.<br /> <br /> Full details of the Monitoring undertaken can be found in the paper Strategic Design and Delivery of Integrated Catchment Restoration Monitoring: Emerging Lessons from a 12-Year Study in the UK (Spray et al. 2022). This paper reviews the monitoring strategy in detail and assesses both how the monitoring network that we developed meets its strategic aims and what subsequent changes were made in monitoring design and implementation.<br /> <br /> ==== Results ====<br /> Full results can be found in our latest Eddleston Water 2021 Project Report available on the website at: https://tweedforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Eddleston-Water-2021-Report.pdf <br /> Since works began, the watercourse has been upgraded from 'bad' status under the Water Framework Directive to 'moderate'. This has been achieved largely by targeting degraded reaches to improve their hydromorphology including remeandering, channel improvements, weir removal and bankside planting.<br /> In summary, emerging results show that:<br /> • Different NFM measures can reduce flood risk through both temporarily storing surface waters and delaying the peak floods, as well as through increased surface roughness and groundwater connectivity<br /> • Appreciable flood risk reduction through NFM is likely only to be achievable by the widespread application of many types of approach throughout the whole catchment<br /> • NFM measures work best in small catchments and in response to lower-level flood events. They will not stop flooding in major events. NFM will be most effective in short-duration events which typically occur in summer (without wet antecedent conditions).<br /> • NFM is about reducing risks overall in combination with other methods taking a whole catchment approach; not just NFM nor just downstream defences<br /> • NFM measures such as remeandering and the creation of flood storage ponds significantly improve catchment wetland biodiversity<br /> • NFM measures and habitat enhancement to improve ecological condition provide a wide range of additional benefits from carbon management and water quality to access and landscapes, recreation and education.<br /> • The economic value of the flood damages avoided and the multiple benefits provided by the same NFM restoration measures can be demonstrated. The added benefits over and above flood damages avoided are some 4 times higher than those for flood risk reduction alone.<br /> &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br /> |Lessons learn===== Monitoring ====<br /> Undertaking a full scoping study is an important and valuable first step, along with the development of a strategy for integrated monitoring of all aspects of the hydrological cycle under observation using, for example a process-based framework to identify interventions and impacts. Having time to observe the catchment before any interventions is vital, enabling as it does the establishment of baseline conditions. Ideally, this time period should capture the full range of environmental variables pre-restoration and the resulting study should cover the full trajectory of the system’s recovery; in our case two years before and at least ten years after so far. Where possible ,research should be undertaken using a BACI design, with measurements taken Before and After, and in Control locations and those of the NFM Interventions.<br /> <br /> ==== Project Partnership ====<br /> Restoration projects will always require partnerships to effectively deliver the many different outcomes stakeholders will desire and expect, and in this respect this project is no different. Having well-defined roles within the partnership is important, with Tweed Forum undertaking project management and also leading on all communications with the farmers and local community. Project partners need to be clear as to the results they are hoping for and what success will look like.<br /> <br /> ==== Trusted Intermediary ====<br /> A key part of the roles undertaken by Tweed Forum is that of a ‘trusted intermediary’, being able to understand the different perspectives and business operations of all those who have an active interest in the catchment, and to explain these to relevant parties. Based on the respect and trust that Tweed Forum has gained over the years, they are thus able to interpret and work with the opportunities presented by national policy on the one hand and individual farm business operations on the other, This includes seeing and taking up opportunities to bring in diverse funding streams to help deliver multiple benefits to the advantage of all parties concerned.<br /> <br /> ==== Stakeholder engagement ====<br /> We started with the creation of a stakeholder engagement strategy which has proved very useful in maintaining appropriate engagement levels with relevant parties across the catchment. It helps the team identify the best channels and means of communication with different parties. This ranges from activities such as holding a regular informal meeting for the community and local farmers in the village hall to providing bespoke field visits and talks to environmental agencies, policy-makers and visiting researchers. <br /> <br /> ==== The science evidence-base and valuing costs and benefits ====<br /> Providing the scientific evidence for the effectiveness and impact of NFM is critical for project success and cannot be underestimated. Empirical evidence can be supported by modelling, but it is also very important to try to assess the economic costs and overall value of the project and its outputs. Cost–benefit analysis that we have undertaken shows positive ratios for the range of NFM activities we have undertaken and through modelling for different NFM scenarios; both of which have been of great interest to many stakeholders.<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Wetlands - Kidston.png<br /> |Caption=Wetlands at Kidston<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Eddleston Water 311021-0076.jpg<br /> |Caption=Aerial view of Eddleston Water<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Milkieston and old line.png<br /> |Caption=Old line of the channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Lake Wood 169 June 4 2022 ©CMP-0007.jpg<br /> |Caption=Aerial view of Lake Wood<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Lake Wood air-2015-04-24.jpeg<br /> |Caption=Lake wood meanders from the air<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Lake Wood June 4 2022 ©CMP-0025.jpg<br /> |Caption=Lake Wood<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=DSC08577.JPG<br /> |Caption=Planting of the catchment. Photo: Ulrika Åberg, RRC<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Eddleston Water 311021-0064.jpg<br /> |Caption=Drone view of Eddleston Water<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Air flooding 2017 March.png<br /> |Caption=Flooding from the air<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Lake wood Oct 21.jpg<br /> |Caption=Lake Wood Meanders<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Fallen tree eddleston.JPG<br /> |Caption=Fallen tree creating channel habitat diversity<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=DSC08557.JPG<br /> |Caption=New gravel side bar. Photo: Ulrika Åberg, RRC<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=DSC08531.JPG<br /> |Caption=Fallen tree creating flow and habitat diversity. Photo: Ulrika Åberg, RRC<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=DSC08523.JPG<br /> |Caption=Re-meandered section. Photo: Ulrika Åberg, RRC<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Tweed<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Eddleston water<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Straightened, Embanked,<br /> |Reference morphology=Sinuous,<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Local site designation=WFD status &quot;poor&quot;<br /> |Protected species present=No<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Dominant hydrology=Quick run-off,<br /> |River corridor land use=Improved/semi-improved grassland/pasture,<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2009<br /> |Project completed=2013/05/01<br /> |Total1 cost=£1.4m<br /> |Funding sources=Scottish Government, Building with Nature (Interreg), Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Scottish Borders Council, SNIFFER, Forestry Commission Scotland, Environment Agency, Dundee University, Woodland Trust, Cheviot Futures 2, Scottish Power, CEMEX, Scottish Rural Development Programme, Forest Carbon, Landowner,<br /> |Investigation and design cost category=50 - 100 k€<br /> |Investigation and design Lead organisation=SEPA River Restoration Fund<br /> |Supplementary funding information=Funded by the SEPA River Restoration Fund <br /> Scottish Government awarded funding over three financial years 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=Flood risk management,<br /> |Hydromorphological quality elements=Channel pattern/planform, Quantity &amp; dynamics of flow<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Introducing large woody debris, Embankment renaturalization,<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Connection to wider floodplain, Floodplain creation,<br /> |Planform / Channel pattern=Meandering channel,<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=EDDLESTON LEAFLET 2013.pdf<br /> |Description=Project information leaflet<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=www.tweedforum.org/projects/current-projects/eddleston_leaflet.pdf<br /> |Description=The Eddleston Water project: Restoring natural habitat and reducing flood risk<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=www.tweedforum.org/projects/current-projects/Poster_Katya_Perez_Chris_Spray.pdf<br /> |Description=Assessment of stream course restoration and potential land use modification on flood risk reduction and other ecosystem services<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Eddleston_water&diff=51356 2025-07-08T09:25:01Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=www.therrc.co.uk/sites/default/files/projects/9_eddleston.pdf<br /> |Themes=Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Social benefits, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Luke<br /> |Main contact surname=Comins<br /> |Contact organisation=Tweed Forum<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.tweedforum.org/<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Eddleston Water 311021-0076.jpg<br /> |Picture description=Eddleston Water catchment restoration, photograph source: Tweed Forum<br /> |Project summary=The Eddleston Water project is a partnership project led by Tweed Forum which is working to restore the Eddleston Water and its catchment for the benefit of the local community and wildlife, using an approach based on Natural Flood Management (NFM). Since 2010, a series of practical works have been taking place throughout the catchment as part of the overall plan to restore the river and its catchment; the effects of which are being closely monitored through a detailed and extensive research programme supported by The Sottish Government.<br /> <br /> ==== The Eddleston Water ====<br /> The Eddleston Water is a tributary of the River Tweed, flowing 20 km north to south through its 69km2 catchment, before reaching the main river in the town of Peebles. Over time, the course of the river has been extensively altered and long sections were straightened and embanked in the early 19th century, cutting off connectivity with its floodplain and severely degrading the river channel. Other changes in land management, both in the river valley and on the surrounding hill slopes, have also altered how the land drains. Together, these changes have resulted in an increased risk of flooding to Eddleston and Peebles, as rainfall and flood waters travel ever more quickly and directly from the hill slopes and along the river channels towards these communities. At the same time, these changes have also damaged the river environment itself, leading to the loss of over a quarter of the river’s original length, and habitat loss for plants and animals, including salmon and trout, as well as rare and protected species such as otters and lampreys.<br /> <br /> The landscape is typical of many Scottish catchments, with the most wide-spread land use being improved grassland (40%) and coniferous plantations (13%). Moorland and rough grazing occur predominantly on higher ground on the west, the uplands on the east having more coniferous plantations. The valley slopes are mainly improved grassland for grazing sheep and cattle, and valley bottoms improved grassland for grazing and silage production. Altitude varies from 600m to 160m AOD, and the catchment is largely underlain by fractured greywacke sandstones that have been eroded and partially infilled by subsequent glacial and alluvial processes.<br /> <br /> The Eddleston Water falls within the EU Special Area of Conservation (SAC) for the River Tweed catchment. The river is designated for its salmon (Salmo salar), lampreys (Lampetra spp), otters (Lutra lutra) and aquatic plants (Ranunculion fluitantis and Callitricho-Batrachion). It’s qualifying habitat is “River with floating vegetation often dominated by water-crowfoot”. At the time of initiation of the project, the Eddleston was classified as in ‘Bad’ ecological condition under the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD), due to the extensive damage to the hydromorphology of the channel and banks, much of it a legacy from past ‘improvements’. <br /> <br /> ==== Project aims ====<br /> The three main aims are:<br /> *to assess the effectiveness of NFM measures to reduce flood risk to the communities of Eddleston and Peebles by restoring some of the original natural features of the catchment<br /> *to assess the impact of NFM restoration on habitats and species; and<br /> *to work with landowners and communities to maximise the benefits to them, while sustaining farm businesses.<br /> <br /> ==== Who is involved? ====<br /> The project is a partnership initiative led by Tweed Forum as Project Managers, with a Project Board consisting of the Scottish Government, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Scottish Borders Council (SBC). The University of Dundee has been the main science provider, with additional inputs from British Geological Survey and other academic institutions. Other key partners represented on the Project Steering Group include NatureScot, Forest Research (FR), Forestry &amp; Land Scotland (FLS) National Farmers Union (Scotland), Scottish Land &amp; Estates, the Tweed Foundation and Environment Agency. The most important partners are the landowners and local community, with whom we work closely.<br /> <br /> ==== Funding ====<br /> The Eddleston Water study is funded by the Scottish Government both directly and through relevant funding streams, such as the Scottish Rural Development Programme. From 2016–2020, funding also came from participation in the EU North Sea Region Interreg programme Building with Nature. In addition, very significant contributions have come from SEPA itself and from key partners, including Dundee University and BGS, not least in terms of in-house monitoring, research, analyses and advice. Other organisations, including SBC, NatureScot, FR, FLS, along with CEMEX, Scottish Power, Forest Carbon and Woodland Trust have contributed. Expenditure to date has topped £3million. <br /> <br /> ==== Project Development ====<br /> The project began with a Scoping Study in 2010, produced by Dundee University, which also included a Restoration strategy, a Monitoring Strategy and a Stakeholder Engagement Strategy. The Restoration Strategy included a characterisation of the catchment and is focused on three main areas: the upper valley and hill slopes (which are the main sources of flood water running off in to the river); the valley bottom or floodplain; and the channels and habitats of the river itself. After a period of baseline monitoring, restoration activities began in 2013 and have been ongoing.<br /> <br /> ==== Monitoring ====<br /> Monitoring the effects of these measures is an important part of this project. A comprehensive network of rain gauges and river level gauges along with water level recorders on selected flood storage ponds and groundwater wells was installed throughout the valley two years before any restoration activities began to capture baseline conditions. This one of the densest hydrological networks of its size in the UK and is being used to collect data on how the implantation of NFM affect river flows and flood frequencies. A parallel ecological monitoring programmes is recording what changes occur to the river’s habitats and wildlife, with a focus on the effect of re-meandering the river channel on riparian habitats and species, and on the biodiversity value of flood storage ponds. Full details of the monitoring programme are given below and in the paper Spray et al (2022).<br /> <br /> ==== Project Implementation and Delivery ====<br /> Working with over 20 land managers we have been able to introduce subtle changes to current land management practices in order to slow water flow off the hills, temporarily store it and reconnect the river with its floodplain. So far, we have implemented:<br /> *116 high flow log structures – to temporary hold back flood waters<br /> *38 flood storage ponds – to temporarily store water<br /> *3.5km of new river meanders – increasing river length and creating new habitats; and<br /> *210 ha of tree planting (&gt;330k native trees) – increasing surface roughness, evapotranspiration and infiltration.<br /> In addition, we have built a detailed combined hydraulic-hydrological flood model of the catchment and undertaken studies of costs and benefits of the NFM measures installed.<br /> <br /> ==== Dissemination ====<br /> Sharing our results and spreading the word about River Restoration and Natural Flood Management is a key output for the project. In 2024, we were recognised as a UNESCO Hydroecology Demonstration site, the only one in the UK, and the project won two national awards at the CIEEM annual Award ceremony in 2023. We have hosted many visits from UK and international policy-makers, governments, local councils, environmental agencies, NGOs, farmers, universities and schools, to show what can be achieved on the ground to reduce the effects of flooding and enhance habitats. All our reports, publications and other outputs are freely available on the project website (see below).<br /> <br /> ==== Further Information ====<br /> Full details of the project are available on our website, along with the Project Report and published papers at: at http://www.tweedforum.org/projects/current-projects/Eddleston<br /> The project wishes to thank the farmers and landowners in the Eddleston Water catchment for their help and enthusiasm in taking this initiative forward.<br /> We would welcome your comments and ideas:<br /> Please contact:<br /> *Luke Comins – Tweed Forum, Old Melrose Dairy Steading, Melrose, TD6 9DF (Tel: 01896 849723)<br /> *Professor Chris Spray – Tweed Forum Eddleston Water Science Manager, UNESCO Centre for Water, Law, Policy and Science, University of Dundee, DD1 4HN (Tel: +44(0)7943 031433)<br /> &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results===== Monitoring summary ====<br /> As presented in the Monitoring Strategy, the essence of the project is gathering reliable and convincing data from a detailed monitoring network to provide evidence of the effectiveness of NFM on flood risk reduction and for habitat restoration. Our monitoring programme covers hydrology, hydromorphology and ecology, the three elements being integrated to provide a comprehensive assessment of restoration success. It looks both at the impact of individual measures (e.g. temporary storage ponds) and combinations of measures in a wider catchment approach. Where possible, we utilise a Before/After/Control/intervention design, as in assessment of the effectiveness of high-flow log structures to increase lag time to flood peak or the impact of remeandering on aquatic macroinvertebrates.<br /> <br /> Flood modelling supports this empirical approach, and JBA have developed a combined hydraulic-hydrological catchment model, which has been added to by recent work by BGS.<br /> <br /> Full details of the Monitoring undertaken can be found in the paper Strategic Design and Delivery of Integrated Catchment Restoration Monitoring: Emerging Lessons from a 12-Year Study in the UK (Spray et al. 2022). This paper reviews the monitoring strategy in detail and assesses both how the monitoring network that we developed meets its strategic aims and what subsequent changes were made in monitoring design and implementation.<br /> <br /> ==== Results ====<br /> Full results can be found in our latest Eddleston Water 2021 Project Report available on the website at: https://tweedforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Eddleston-Water-2021-Report.pdf <br /> Since works began, the watercourse has been upgraded from 'bad' status under the Water Framework Directive to 'moderate'. This has been achieved largely by targeting degraded reaches to improve their hydromorphology including remeandering, channel improvements, weir removal and bankside planting.<br /> In summary, emerging results show that:<br /> • Different NFM measures can reduce flood risk through both temporarily storing surface waters and delaying the peak floods, as well as through increased surface roughness and groundwater connectivity<br /> • Appreciable flood risk reduction through NFM is likely only to be achievable by the widespread application of many types of approach throughout the whole catchment<br /> • NFM measures work best in small catchments and in response to lower-level flood events. They will not stop flooding in major events. NFM will be most effective in short-duration events which typically occur in summer (without wet antecedent conditions).<br /> • NFM is about reducing risks overall in combination with other methods taking a whole catchment approach; not just NFM nor just downstream defences<br /> • NFM measures such as remeandering and the creation of flood storage ponds significantly improve catchment wetland biodiversity<br /> • NFM measures and habitat enhancement to improve ecological condition provide a wide range of additional benefits from carbon management and water quality to access and landscapes, recreation and education.<br /> • The economic value of the flood damages avoided and the multiple benefits provided by the same NFM restoration measures can be demonstrated. The added benefits over and above flood damages avoided are some 4 times higher than those for flood risk reduction alone.<br /> &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br /> |Lessons learn===== Monitoring ====<br /> Undertaking a full scoping study is an important and valuable first step, along with the development of a strategy for integrated monitoring of all aspects of the hydrological cycle under observation using, for example a process-based framework to identify interventions and impacts. Having time to observe the catchment before any interventions is vital, enabling as it does the establishment of baseline conditions. Ideally, this time period should capture the full range of environmental variables pre-restoration and the resulting study should cover the full trajectory of the system’s recovery; in our case two years before and at least ten years after so far. Where possible ,research should be undertaken using a BACI design, with measurements taken Before and After, and in Control locations and those of the NFM Interventions.<br /> <br /> ==== Project Partnership ====<br /> Restoration projects will always require partnerships to effectively deliver the many different outcomes stakeholders will desire and expect, and in this respect this project is no different. Having well-defined roles within the partnership is important, with Tweed Forum undertaking project management and also leading on all communications with the farmers and local community. Project partners need to be clear as to the results they are hoping for and what success will look like.<br /> <br /> ==== Trusted Intermediary ====<br /> A key part of the roles undertaken by Tweed Forum is that of a ‘trusted intermediary’, being able to understand the different perspectives and business operations of all those who have an active interest in the catchment, and to explain these to relevant parties. Based on the respect and trust that Tweed Forum has gained over the years, they are thus able to interpret and work with the opportunities presented by national policy on the one hand and individual farm business operations on the other, This includes seeing and taking up opportunities to bring in diverse funding streams to help deliver multiple benefits to the advantage of all parties concerned.<br /> <br /> ==== Stakeholder engagement ====<br /> We started with the creation of a stakeholder engagement strategy which has proved very useful in maintaining appropriate engagement levels with relevant parties across the catchment. It helps the team identify the best channels and means of communication with different parties. This ranges from activities such as holding a regular informal meeting for the community and local farmers in the village hall to providing bespoke field visits and talks to environmental agencies, policy-makers and visiting researchers. <br /> <br /> ==== The science evidence-base and valuing costs and benefits ====<br /> Providing the scientific evidence for the effectiveness and impact of NFM is critical for project success and cannot be underestimated. Empirical evidence can be supported by modelling, but it is also very important to try to assess the economic costs and overall value of the project and its outputs. Cost–benefit analysis that we have undertaken shows positive ratios for the range of NFM activities we have undertaken and through modelling for different NFM scenarios; both of which have been of great interest to many stakeholders.<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=55.68138856980066, -3.2018255256560905<br /> }}<br /> <br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Wetlands - Kidston.png<br /> |Caption=Wetlands at Kidston<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Eddleston Water 311021-0076.jpg<br /> |Caption=Aerial view of Eddleston Water<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Milkieston and old line.png<br /> |Caption=Old line of the channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Lake Wood 169 June 4 2022 ©CMP-0007.jpg<br /> |Caption=Aerial view of Lake Wood<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Lake Wood air-2015-04-24.jpeg<br /> |Caption=Lake wood meanders from the air<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Lake Wood June 4 2022 ©CMP-0025.jpg<br /> |Caption=Lake Wood<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=DSC08577.JPG<br /> |Caption=Planting of the catchment. 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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Eddleston_water&diff=51355 2025-07-08T09:23:47Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=55.68138856980066, -3.2018255256560905<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=www.therrc.co.uk/sites/default/files/projects/9_eddleston.pdf<br /> |Themes=Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Social benefits, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Luke<br /> |Main contact surname=Comins<br /> |Contact organisation=Tweed Forum<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.tweedforum.org/<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Eddleston Water 311021-0076.jpg<br /> |Picture description=Eddleston Water catchment restoration, photograph source: Tweed Forum<br /> |Project summary=The Eddleston Water project is a partnership project led by Tweed Forum which is working to restore the Eddleston Water and its catchment for the benefit of the local community and wildlife, using an approach based on Natural Flood Management (NFM). Since 2010, a series of practical works have been taking place throughout the catchment as part of the overall plan to restore the river and its catchment; the effects of which are being closely monitored through a detailed and extensive research programme supported by The Sottish Government.<br /> <br /> ==== The Eddleston Water ====<br /> The Eddleston Water is a tributary of the River Tweed, flowing 20 km north to south through its 69km2 catchment, before reaching the main river in the town of Peebles. Over time, the course of the river has been extensively altered and long sections were straightened and embanked in the early 19th century, cutting off connectivity with its floodplain and severely degrading the river channel. Other changes in land management, both in the river valley and on the surrounding hill slopes, have also altered how the land drains. Together, these changes have resulted in an increased risk of flooding to Eddleston and Peebles, as rainfall and flood waters travel ever more quickly and directly from the hill slopes and along the river channels towards these communities. At the same time, these changes have also damaged the river environment itself, leading to the loss of over a quarter of the river’s original length, and habitat loss for plants and animals, including salmon and trout, as well as rare and protected species such as otters and lampreys.<br /> <br /> The landscape is typical of many Scottish catchments, with the most wide-spread land use being improved grassland (40%) and coniferous plantations (13%). Moorland and rough grazing occur predominantly on higher ground on the west, the uplands on the east having more coniferous plantations. The valley slopes are mainly improved grassland for grazing sheep and cattle, and valley bottoms improved grassland for grazing and silage production. Altitude varies from 600m to 160m AOD, and the catchment is largely underlain by fractured greywacke sandstones that have been eroded and partially infilled by subsequent glacial and alluvial processes.<br /> <br /> The Eddleston Water falls within the EU Special Area of Conservation (SAC) for the River Tweed catchment. The river is designated for its salmon (Salmo salar), lampreys (Lampetra spp), otters (Lutra lutra) and aquatic plants (Ranunculion fluitantis and Callitricho-Batrachion). It’s qualifying habitat is “River with floating vegetation often dominated by water-crowfoot”. At the time of initiation of the project, the Eddleston was classified as in ‘Bad’ ecological condition under the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD), due to the extensive damage to the hydromorphology of the channel and banks, much of it a legacy from past ‘improvements’. <br /> <br /> ==== Project aims ====<br /> The three main aims are:<br /> *to assess the effectiveness of NFM measures to reduce flood risk to the communities of Eddleston and Peebles by restoring some of the original natural features of the catchment<br /> *to assess the impact of NFM restoration on habitats and species; and<br /> *to work with landowners and communities to maximise the benefits to them, while sustaining farm businesses.<br /> <br /> ==== Who is involved? ====<br /> The project is a partnership initiative led by Tweed Forum as Project Managers, with a Project Board consisting of the Scottish Government, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Scottish Borders Council (SBC). The University of Dundee has been the main science provider, with additional inputs from British Geological Survey and other academic institutions. Other key partners represented on the Project Steering Group include NatureScot, Forest Research (FR), Forestry &amp; Land Scotland (FLS) National Farmers Union (Scotland), Scottish Land &amp; Estates, the Tweed Foundation and Environment Agency. The most important partners are the landowners and local community, with whom we work closely.<br /> <br /> ==== Funding ====<br /> The Eddleston Water study is funded by the Scottish Government both directly and through relevant funding streams, such as the Scottish Rural Development Programme. From 2016–2020, funding also came from participation in the EU North Sea Region Interreg programme Building with Nature. In addition, very significant contributions have come from SEPA itself and from key partners, including Dundee University and BGS, not least in terms of in-house monitoring, research, analyses and advice. Other organisations, including SBC, NatureScot, FR, FLS, along with CEMEX, Scottish Power, Forest Carbon and Woodland Trust have contributed. Expenditure to date has topped £3million. <br /> <br /> ==== Project Development ====<br /> The project began with a Scoping Study in 2010, produced by Dundee University, which also included a Restoration strategy, a Monitoring Strategy and a Stakeholder Engagement Strategy. The Restoration Strategy included a characterisation of the catchment and is focused on three main areas: the upper valley and hill slopes (which are the main sources of flood water running off in to the river); the valley bottom or floodplain; and the channels and habitats of the river itself. After a period of baseline monitoring, restoration activities began in 2013 and have been ongoing.<br /> <br /> ==== Monitoring ====<br /> Monitoring the effects of these measures is an important part of this project. A comprehensive network of rain gauges and river level gauges along with water level recorders on selected flood storage ponds and groundwater wells was installed throughout the valley two years before any restoration activities began to capture baseline conditions. This one of the densest hydrological networks of its size in the UK and is being used to collect data on how the implantation of NFM affect river flows and flood frequencies. A parallel ecological monitoring programmes is recording what changes occur to the river’s habitats and wildlife, with a focus on the effect of re-meandering the river channel on riparian habitats and species, and on the biodiversity value of flood storage ponds. Full details of the monitoring programme are given below and in the paper Spray et al (2022).<br /> <br /> ==== Project Implementation and Delivery ====<br /> Working with over 20 land managers we have been able to introduce subtle changes to current land management practices in order to slow water flow off the hills, temporarily store it and reconnect the river with its floodplain. So far, we have implemented:<br /> • 116 high flow log structures – to temporary hold back flood waters<br /> • 38 flood storage ponds – to temporarily store water<br /> • 3.5km of new river meanders – increasing river length and creating new habitats; and<br /> • 210 ha of tree planting (&gt;330k native trees) – increasing surface roughness, evapotranspiration and infiltration.<br /> In addition, we have built a detailed combined hydraulic-hydrological flood model of the catchment and undertaken studies of costs and benefits of the NFM measures installed.<br /> <br /> ==== Dissemination ====<br /> Sharing our results and spreading the word about River Restoration and Natural Flood Management is a key output for the project. In 2024, we were recognised as a UNESCO Hydroecology Demonstration site, the only one in the UK, and the project won two national awards at the CIEEM annual Award ceremony in 2023. We have hosted many visits from UK and international policy-makers, governments, local councils, environmental agencies, NGOs, farmers, universities and schools, to show what can be achieved on the ground to reduce the effects of flooding and enhance habitats. All our reports, publications and other outputs are freely available on the project website (see below).<br /> <br /> ==== Further Information ====<br /> Full details of the project are available on our website, along with the Project Report and published papers at: at http://www.tweedforum.org/projects/current-projects/Eddleston<br /> The project wishes to thank the farmers and landowners in the Eddleston Water catchment for their help and enthusiasm in taking this initiative forward.<br /> We would welcome your comments and ideas:<br /> Please contact:<br /> • Luke Comins – Tweed Forum, Old Melrose Dairy Steading, Melrose, TD6 9DF (Tel: 01896 849723)<br /> • Professor Chris Spray – Tweed Forum Eddleston Water Science Manager, UNESCO Centre for Water, Law, Policy and Science, University of Dundee, DD1 4HN (Tel: +44(0)7943 031433)<br /> &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results===== Monitoring summary ====<br /> As presented in the Monitoring Strategy, the essence of the project is gathering reliable and convincing data from a detailed monitoring network to provide evidence of the effectiveness of NFM on flood risk reduction and for habitat restoration. Our monitoring programme covers hydrology, hydromorphology and ecology, the three elements being integrated to provide a comprehensive assessment of restoration success. It looks both at the impact of individual measures (e.g. temporary storage ponds) and combinations of measures in a wider catchment approach. Where possible, we utilise a Before/After/Control/intervention design, as in assessment of the effectiveness of high-flow log structures to increase lag time to flood peak or the impact of remeandering on aquatic macroinvertebrates.<br /> <br /> Flood modelling supports this empirical approach, and JBA have developed a combined hydraulic-hydrological catchment model, which has been added to by recent work by BGS.<br /> <br /> Full details of the Monitoring undertaken can be found in the paper Strategic Design and Delivery of Integrated Catchment Restoration Monitoring: Emerging Lessons from a 12-Year Study in the UK (Spray et al. 2022). This paper reviews the monitoring strategy in detail and assesses both how the monitoring network that we developed meets its strategic aims and what subsequent changes were made in monitoring design and implementation.<br /> <br /> ==== Results ====<br /> Full results can be found in our latest Eddleston Water 2021 Project Report available on the website at: https://tweedforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Eddleston-Water-2021-Report.pdf <br /> Since works began, the watercourse has been upgraded from 'bad' status under the Water Framework Directive to 'moderate'. This has been achieved largely by targeting degraded reaches to improve their hydromorphology including remeandering, channel improvements, weir removal and bankside planting.<br /> In summary, emerging results show that:<br /> • Different NFM measures can reduce flood risk through both temporarily storing surface waters and delaying the peak floods, as well as through increased surface roughness and groundwater connectivity<br /> • Appreciable flood risk reduction through NFM is likely only to be achievable by the widespread application of many types of approach throughout the whole catchment<br /> • NFM measures work best in small catchments and in response to lower-level flood events. They will not stop flooding in major events. NFM will be most effective in short-duration events which typically occur in summer (without wet antecedent conditions).<br /> • NFM is about reducing risks overall in combination with other methods taking a whole catchment approach; not just NFM nor just downstream defences<br /> • NFM measures such as remeandering and the creation of flood storage ponds significantly improve catchment wetland biodiversity<br /> • NFM measures and habitat enhancement to improve ecological condition provide a wide range of additional benefits from carbon management and water quality to access and landscapes, recreation and education.<br /> • The economic value of the flood damages avoided and the multiple benefits provided by the same NFM restoration measures can be demonstrated. The added benefits over and above flood damages avoided are some 4 times higher than those for flood risk reduction alone.<br /> &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br /> |Lessons learn===== Monitoring ====<br /> Undertaking a full scoping study is an important and valuable first step, along with the development of a strategy for integrated monitoring of all aspects of the hydrological cycle under observation using, for example a process-based framework to identify interventions and impacts. Having time to observe the catchment before any interventions is vital, enabling as it does the establishment of baseline conditions. Ideally, this time period should capture the full range of environmental variables pre-restoration and the resulting study should cover the full trajectory of the system’s recovery; in our case two years before and at least ten years after so far. Where possible ,research should be undertaken using a BACI design, with measurements taken Before and After, and in Control locations and those of the NFM Interventions.<br /> <br /> ==== Project Partnership ====<br /> Restoration projects will always require partnerships to effectively deliver the many different outcomes stakeholders will desire and expect, and in this respect this project is no different. Having well-defined roles within the partnership is important, with Tweed Forum undertaking project management and also leading on all communications with the farmers and local community. Project partners need to be clear as to the results they are hoping for and what success will look like.<br /> <br /> ==== Trusted Intermediary ====<br /> A key part of the roles undertaken by Tweed Forum is that of a ‘trusted intermediary’, being able to understand the different perspectives and business operations of all those who have an active interest in the catchment, and to explain these to relevant parties. Based on the respect and trust that Tweed Forum has gained over the years, they are thus able to interpret and work with the opportunities presented by national policy on the one hand and individual farm business operations on the other, This includes seeing and taking up opportunities to bring in diverse funding streams to help deliver multiple benefits to the advantage of all parties concerned.<br /> <br /> ==== Stakeholder engagement ====<br /> We started with the creation of a stakeholder engagement strategy which has proved very useful in maintaining appropriate engagement levels with relevant parties across the catchment. It helps the team identify the best channels and means of communication with different parties. This ranges from activities such as holding a regular informal meeting for the community and local farmers in the village hall to providing bespoke field visits and talks to environmental agencies, policy-makers and visiting researchers. <br /> <br /> ==== The science evidence-base and valuing costs and benefits ====<br /> Providing the scientific evidence for the effectiveness and impact of NFM is critical for project success and cannot be underestimated. Empirical evidence can be supported by modelling, but it is also very important to try to assess the economic costs and overall value of the project and its outputs. Cost–benefit analysis that we have undertaken shows positive ratios for the range of NFM activities we have undertaken and through modelling for different NFM scenarios; both of which have been of great interest to many stakeholders.<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Wetlands - Kidston.png<br /> |Caption=Wetlands at Kidston<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Eddleston Water 311021-0076.jpg<br /> |Caption=Aerial view of Eddleston Water<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Milkieston and old line.png<br /> |Caption=Old line of the channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Lake Wood 169 June 4 2022 ©CMP-0007.jpg<br /> |Caption=Aerial view of Lake Wood<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Lake Wood air-2015-04-24.jpeg<br /> |Caption=Lake wood meanders from the air<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Lake Wood June 4 2022 ©CMP-0025.jpg<br /> |Caption=Lake Wood<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=DSC08577.JPG<br /> |Caption=Planting of the catchment. Photo: Ulrika Åberg, RRC<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Eddleston Water 311021-0064.jpg<br /> |Caption=Drone view of Eddleston Water<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Air flooding 2017 March.png<br /> |Caption=Flooding from the air<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Lake wood Oct 21.jpg<br /> |Caption=Lake Wood Meanders<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Fallen tree eddleston.JPG<br /> |Caption=Fallen tree creating channel habitat diversity<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=DSC08557.JPG<br /> |Caption=New gravel side bar. Photo: Ulrika Åberg, RRC<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=DSC08531.JPG<br /> |Caption=Fallen tree creating flow and habitat diversity. Photo: Ulrika Åberg, RRC<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=DSC08523.JPG<br /> |Caption=Re-meandered section. Photo: Ulrika Åberg, RRC<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Tweed<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Eddleston water<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Straightened, Embanked,<br /> |Reference morphology=Sinuous,<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Local site designation=WFD status &quot;poor&quot;<br /> |Protected species present=No<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Dominant hydrology=Quick run-off,<br /> |River corridor land use=Improved/semi-improved grassland/pasture,<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2009<br /> |Project completed=2013/05/01<br /> |Total1 cost=£1.4m<br /> |Funding sources=Scottish Government, Building with Nature (Interreg), Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Scottish Borders Council, SNIFFER, Forestry Commission Scotland, Environment Agency, Dundee University, Woodland Trust, Cheviot Futures 2, Scottish Power, CEMEX, Scottish Rural Development Programme, Forest Carbon, Landowner,<br /> |Investigation and design cost category=50 - 100 k€<br /> |Investigation and design Lead organisation=SEPA River Restoration Fund<br /> |Supplementary funding information=Funded by the SEPA River Restoration Fund <br /> Scottish Government awarded funding over three financial years 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=Flood risk management,<br /> |Hydromorphological quality elements=Channel pattern/planform, Quantity &amp; dynamics of flow<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Introducing large woody debris, Embankment renaturalization,<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Connection to wider floodplain, Floodplain creation,<br /> |Planform / Channel pattern=Meandering channel,<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=EDDLESTON LEAFLET 2013.pdf<br /> |Description=Project information leaflet<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=www.tweedforum.org/projects/current-projects/eddleston_leaflet.pdf<br /> |Description=The Eddleston Water project: Restoring natural habitat and reducing flood risk<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=www.tweedforum.org/projects/current-projects/Poster_Katya_Perez_Chris_Spray.pdf<br /> |Description=Assessment of stream course restoration and potential land use modification on flood risk reduction and other ecosystem services<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Eddleston_water&diff=51354 2025-07-08T09:23:06Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=www.therrc.co.uk/sites/default/files/projects/9_eddleston.pdf<br /> |Themes=Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Social benefits, Water quality<br /> |Country=Scotland<br /> |Main contact forename=Luke<br /> |Main contact surname=Comins<br /> |Contact organisation=Tweed Forum<br /> |Contact organisation url=www.tweedforum.org/<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Eddleston Water 311021-0076.jpg<br /> |Picture description=Eddleston Water catchment restoration, photograph source: Tweed Forum<br /> |Project summary=The Eddleston Water project is a partnership project led by Tweed Forum which is working to restore the Eddleston Water and its catchment for the benefit of the local community and wildlife, using an approach based on Natural Flood Management (NFM). Since 2010, a series of practical works have been taking place throughout the catchment as part of the overall plan to restore the river and its catchment; the effects of which are being closely monitored through a detailed and extensive research programme supported by The Sottish Government.<br /> <br /> ==== The Eddleston Water ====<br /> The Eddleston Water is a tributary of the River Tweed, flowing 20 km north to south through its 69km2 catchment, before reaching the main river in the town of Peebles. Over time, the course of the river has been extensively altered and long sections were straightened and embanked in the early 19th century, cutting off connectivity with its floodplain and severely degrading the river channel. Other changes in land management, both in the river valley and on the surrounding hill slopes, have also altered how the land drains. Together, these changes have resulted in an increased risk of flooding to Eddleston and Peebles, as rainfall and flood waters travel ever more quickly and directly from the hill slopes and along the river channels towards these communities. At the same time, these changes have also damaged the river environment itself, leading to the loss of over a quarter of the river’s original length, and habitat loss for plants and animals, including salmon and trout, as well as rare and protected species such as otters and lampreys.<br /> <br /> The landscape is typical of many Scottish catchments, with the most wide-spread land use being improved grassland (40%) and coniferous plantations (13%). Moorland and rough grazing occur predominantly on higher ground on the west, the uplands on the east having more coniferous plantations. The valley slopes are mainly improved grassland for grazing sheep and cattle, and valley bottoms improved grassland for grazing and silage production. Altitude varies from 600m to 160m AOD, and the catchment is largely underlain by fractured greywacke sandstones that have been eroded and partially infilled by subsequent glacial and alluvial processes.<br /> <br /> The Eddleston Water falls within the EU Special Area of Conservation (SAC) for the River Tweed catchment. The river is designated for its salmon (Salmo salar), lampreys (Lampetra spp), otters (Lutra lutra) and aquatic plants (Ranunculion fluitantis and Callitricho-Batrachion). It’s qualifying habitat is “River with floating vegetation often dominated by water-crowfoot”. At the time of initiation of the project, the Eddleston was classified as in ‘Bad’ ecological condition under the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD), due to the extensive damage to the hydromorphology of the channel and banks, much of it a legacy from past ‘improvements’. <br /> <br /> ==== Project aims ====<br /> The three main aims are:<br /> *to assess the effectiveness of NFM measures to reduce flood risk to the communities of Eddleston and Peebles by restoring some of the original natural features of the catchment<br /> *to assess the impact of NFM restoration on habitats and species; and<br /> *to work with landowners and communities to maximise the benefits to them, while sustaining farm businesses.<br /> <br /> ==== Who is involved? ====<br /> The project is a partnership initiative led by Tweed Forum as Project Managers, with a Project Board consisting of the Scottish Government, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Scottish Borders Council (SBC). The University of Dundee has been the main science provider, with additional inputs from British Geological Survey and other academic institutions. Other key partners represented on the Project Steering Group include NatureScot, Forest Research (FR), Forestry &amp; Land Scotland (FLS) National Farmers Union (Scotland), Scottish Land &amp; Estates, the Tweed Foundation and Environment Agency. The most important partners are the landowners and local community, with whom we work closely.<br /> <br /> ==== Funding ====<br /> The Eddleston Water study is funded by the Scottish Government both directly and through relevant funding streams, such as the Scottish Rural Development Programme. From 2016–2020, funding also came from participation in the EU North Sea Region Interreg programme Building with Nature. In addition, very significant contributions have come from SEPA itself and from key partners, including Dundee University and BGS, not least in terms of in-house monitoring, research, analyses and advice. Other organisations, including SBC, NatureScot, FR, FLS, along with CEMEX, Scottish Power, Forest Carbon and Woodland Trust have contributed. Expenditure to date has topped £3million. <br /> <br /> ==== Project Development ====<br /> The project began with a Scoping Study in 2010, produced by Dundee University, which also included a Restoration strategy, a Monitoring Strategy and a Stakeholder Engagement Strategy. The Restoration Strategy included a characterisation of the catchment and is focused on three main areas: the upper valley and hill slopes (which are the main sources of flood water running off in to the river); the valley bottom or floodplain; and the channels and habitats of the river itself. After a period of baseline monitoring, restoration activities began in 2013 and have been ongoing.<br /> <br /> ==== Monitoring ====<br /> Monitoring the effects of these measures is an important part of this project. A comprehensive network of rain gauges and river level gauges along with water level recorders on selected flood storage ponds and groundwater wells was installed throughout the valley two years before any restoration activities began to capture baseline conditions. This one of the densest hydrological networks of its size in the UK and is being used to collect data on how the implantation of NFM affect river flows and flood frequencies. A parallel ecological monitoring programmes is recording what changes occur to the river’s habitats and wildlife, with a focus on the effect of re-meandering the river channel on riparian habitats and species, and on the biodiversity value of flood storage ponds. Full details of the monitoring programme are given below and in the paper Spray et al (2022).<br /> <br /> ==== Project Implementation and Delivery ====<br /> Working with over 20 land managers we have been able to introduce subtle changes to current land management practices in order to slow water flow off the hills, temporarily store it and reconnect the river with its floodplain. So far, we have implemented:<br /> • 116 high flow log structures – to temporary hold back flood waters<br /> • 38 flood storage ponds – to temporarily store water<br /> • 3.5km of new river meanders – increasing river length and creating new habitats; and<br /> • 210 ha of tree planting (&gt;330k native trees) – increasing surface roughness, evapotranspiration and infiltration.<br /> In addition, we have built a detailed combined hydraulic-hydrological flood model of the catchment and undertaken studies of costs and benefits of the NFM measures installed.<br /> <br /> ==== Dissemination ====<br /> Sharing our results and spreading the word about River Restoration and Natural Flood Management is a key output for the project. In 2024, we were recognised as a UNESCO Hydroecology Demonstration site, the only one in the UK, and the project won two national awards at the CIEEM annual Award ceremony in 2023. We have hosted many visits from UK and international policy-makers, governments, local councils, environmental agencies, NGOs, farmers, universities and schools, to show what can be achieved on the ground to reduce the effects of flooding and enhance habitats. All our reports, publications and other outputs are freely available on the project website (see below).<br /> <br /> ==== Further Information ====<br /> Full details of the project are available on our website, along with the Project Report and published papers at: at http://www.tweedforum.org/projects/current-projects/Eddleston<br /> The project wishes to thank the farmers and landowners in the Eddleston Water catchment for their help and enthusiasm in taking this initiative forward.<br /> We would welcome your comments and ideas:<br /> Please contact:<br /> • Luke Comins – Tweed Forum, Old Melrose Dairy Steading, Melrose, TD6 9DF (Tel: 01896 849723)<br /> • Professor Chris Spray – Tweed Forum Eddleston Water Science Manager, UNESCO Centre for Water, Law, Policy and Science, University of Dundee, DD1 4HN (Tel: +44(0)7943 031433)<br /> &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br /> |Monitoring surveys and results===== Monitoring summary ====<br /> As presented in the Monitoring Strategy, the essence of the project is gathering reliable and convincing data from a detailed monitoring network to provide evidence of the effectiveness of NFM on flood risk reduction and for habitat restoration. Our monitoring programme covers hydrology, hydromorphology and ecology, the three elements being integrated to provide a comprehensive assessment of restoration success. It looks both at the impact of individual measures (e.g. temporary storage ponds) and combinations of measures in a wider catchment approach. Where possible, we utilise a Before/After/Control/intervention design, as in assessment of the effectiveness of high-flow log structures to increase lag time to flood peak or the impact of remeandering on aquatic macroinvertebrates.<br /> <br /> Flood modelling supports this empirical approach, and JBA have developed a combined hydraulic-hydrological catchment model, which has been added to by recent work by BGS.<br /> <br /> Full details of the Monitoring undertaken can be found in the paper Strategic Design and Delivery of Integrated Catchment Restoration Monitoring: Emerging Lessons from a 12-Year Study in the UK (Spray et al. 2022). This paper reviews the monitoring strategy in detail and assesses both how the monitoring network that we developed meets its strategic aims and what subsequent changes were made in monitoring design and implementation.<br /> <br /> ==== Results ====<br /> Full results can be found in our latest Eddleston Water 2021 Project Report available on the website at: https://tweedforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Eddleston-Water-2021-Report.pdf <br /> Since works began, the watercourse has been upgraded from 'bad' status under the Water Framework Directive to 'moderate'. This has been achieved largely by targeting degraded reaches to improve their hydromorphology including remeandering, channel improvements, weir removal and bankside planting.<br /> In summary, emerging results show that:<br /> • Different NFM measures can reduce flood risk through both temporarily storing surface waters and delaying the peak floods, as well as through increased surface roughness and groundwater connectivity<br /> • Appreciable flood risk reduction through NFM is likely only to be achievable by the widespread application of many types of approach throughout the whole catchment<br /> • NFM measures work best in small catchments and in response to lower-level flood events. They will not stop flooding in major events. NFM will be most effective in short-duration events which typically occur in summer (without wet antecedent conditions).<br /> • NFM is about reducing risks overall in combination with other methods taking a whole catchment approach; not just NFM nor just downstream defences<br /> • NFM measures such as remeandering and the creation of flood storage ponds significantly improve catchment wetland biodiversity<br /> • NFM measures and habitat enhancement to improve ecological condition provide a wide range of additional benefits from carbon management and water quality to access and landscapes, recreation and education.<br /> • The economic value of the flood damages avoided and the multiple benefits provided by the same NFM restoration measures can be demonstrated. The added benefits over and above flood damages avoided are some 4 times higher than those for flood risk reduction alone.<br /> &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br /> |Lessons learn===== Monitoring ====<br /> Undertaking a full scoping study is an important and valuable first step, along with the development of a strategy for integrated monitoring of all aspects of the hydrological cycle under observation using, for example a process-based framework to identify interventions and impacts. Having time to observe the catchment before any interventions is vital, enabling as it does the establishment of baseline conditions. Ideally, this time period should capture the full range of environmental variables pre-restoration and the resulting study should cover the full trajectory of the system’s recovery; in our case two years before and at least ten years after so far. Where possible ,research should be undertaken using a BACI design, with measurements taken Before and After, and in Control locations and those of the NFM Interventions.<br /> <br /> ==== Project Partnership ====<br /> Restoration projects will always require partnerships to effectively deliver the many different outcomes stakeholders will desire and expect, and in this respect this project is no different. Having well-defined roles within the partnership is important, with Tweed Forum undertaking project management and also leading on all communications with the farmers and local community. Project partners need to be clear as to the results they are hoping for and what success will look like.<br /> <br /> ==== Trusted Intermediary ====<br /> A key part of the roles undertaken by Tweed Forum is that of a ‘trusted intermediary’, being able to understand the different perspectives and business operations of all those who have an active interest in the catchment, and to explain these to relevant parties. Based on the respect and trust that Tweed Forum has gained over the years, they are thus able to interpret and work with the opportunities presented by national policy on the one hand and individual farm business operations on the other, This includes seeing and taking up opportunities to bring in diverse funding streams to help deliver multiple benefits to the advantage of all parties concerned.<br /> <br /> ==== Stakeholder engagement ====<br /> We started with the creation of a stakeholder engagement strategy which has proved very useful in maintaining appropriate engagement levels with relevant parties across the catchment. It helps the team identify the best channels and means of communication with different parties. This ranges from activities such as holding a regular informal meeting for the community and local farmers in the village hall to providing bespoke field visits and talks to environmental agencies, policy-makers and visiting researchers. <br /> <br /> ==== The science evidence-base and valuing costs and benefits ====<br /> Providing the scientific evidence for the effectiveness and impact of NFM is critical for project success and cannot be underestimated. Empirical evidence can be supported by modelling, but it is also very important to try to assess the economic costs and overall value of the project and its outputs. Cost–benefit analysis that we have undertaken shows positive ratios for the range of NFM activities we have undertaken and through modelling for different NFM scenarios; both of which have been of great interest to many stakeholders.<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=55.68138856980066, -3.2018255256560905<br /> }}<br /> <br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Wetlands - Kidston.png<br /> |Caption=Wetlands at Kidston<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Eddleston Water 311021-0076.jpg<br /> |Caption=Aerial view of Eddleston Water<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Milkieston and old line.png<br /> |Caption=Old line of the channel<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Lake Wood 169 June 4 2022 ©CMP-0007.jpg<br /> |Caption=Aerial view of Lake Wood<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Lake Wood air-2015-04-24.jpeg<br /> |Caption=Lake wood meanders from the air<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Lake Wood June 4 2022 ©CMP-0025.jpg<br /> |Caption=Lake Wood<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=DSC08577.JPG<br /> |Caption=Planting of the catchment. Photo: Ulrika Åberg, RRC<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Eddleston Water 311021-0064.jpg<br /> |Caption=Drone view of Eddleston Water<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Air flooding 2017 March.png<br /> |Caption=Flooding from the air<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Lake wood Oct 21.jpg<br /> |Caption=Lake Wood Meanders<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=Fallen tree eddleston.JPG<br /> |Caption=Fallen tree creating channel habitat diversity<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=DSC08557.JPG<br /> |Caption=New gravel side bar. Photo: Ulrika Åberg, RRC<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=DSC08531.JPG<br /> |Caption=Fallen tree creating flow and habitat diversity. Photo: Ulrika Åberg, RRC<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study image<br /> |File name=DSC08523.JPG<br /> |Caption=Re-meandered section. Photo: Ulrika Åberg, RRC<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Tweed<br /> }}<br /> {{Site<br /> |Name=Eddleston water<br /> |Pre-project morphology=Straightened, Embanked,<br /> |Reference morphology=Sinuous,<br /> |Heavily modified water body=No<br /> |Local site designation=WFD status &quot;poor&quot;<br /> |Protected species present=No<br /> |Invasive species present=No<br /> |Dominant hydrology=Quick run-off,<br /> |River corridor land use=Improved/semi-improved grassland/pasture,<br /> }}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Project started=2009<br /> |Project completed=2013/05/01<br /> |Total1 cost=£1.4m<br /> |Funding sources=Scottish Government, Building with Nature (Interreg), Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Scottish Borders Council, SNIFFER, Forestry Commission Scotland, Environment Agency, Dundee University, Woodland Trust, Cheviot Futures 2, Scottish Power, CEMEX, Scottish Rural Development Programme, Forest Carbon, Landowner,<br /> |Investigation and design cost category=50 - 100 k€<br /> |Investigation and design Lead organisation=SEPA River Restoration Fund<br /> |Supplementary funding information=Funded by the SEPA River Restoration Fund <br /> Scottish Government awarded funding over three financial years 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013<br /> }}<br /> {{Motivations<br /> |Specific mitigation=Flood risk management,<br /> |Hydromorphological quality elements=Channel pattern/planform, Quantity &amp; dynamics of flow<br /> }}<br /> {{Measures<br /> |Bank and bed modifications measure=Introducing large woody debris, Embankment renaturalization,<br /> |Floodplain / River corridor=Connection to wider floodplain, Floodplain creation,<br /> |Planform / Channel pattern=Meandering channel,<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=EDDLESTON LEAFLET 2013.pdf<br /> |Description=Project information leaflet<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional Documents end}}<br /> {{Additional links and references header}}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=www.tweedforum.org/projects/current-projects/eddleston_leaflet.pdf<br /> |Description=The Eddleston Water project: Restoring natural habitat and reducing flood risk<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references<br /> |Link=www.tweedforum.org/projects/current-projects/Poster_Katya_Perez_Chris_Spray.pdf<br /> |Description=Assessment of stream course restoration and potential land use modification on flood risk reduction and other ecosystem services<br /> }}<br /> {{Additional links and references footer}}<br /> {{Supplementary Information}}<br /> {{Toggle content end}}</div>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Senni_Bridge_Replacement&diff=51353 2025-07-08T09:15:30Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.87472, -3.56175<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Social benefits<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Four Rivers for LIFE<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Senni-bridge.jpeg<br /> |Project summary=On the River Senni (which is a tributary of the River Usk), Powys County Council with support from the Four Rivers for LIFE Project replaced an old pipe bridge with a clear span bridge. The old bridge was prone to blocking and was a barrier to fish and natural sediment movement. Green bank protection measures such as tree root wads, brash and willow stakes were used to prevent erosion around the structure in this high energy environment.<br /> |Project title=Senni Bridge Replacement<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Afon Senni - source to conf unnamed trib<br /> }}<br /> {{Site}}<br /> {{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=30<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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Senni_Bridge_Replacement&diff=51352 2025-07-08T09:14:47Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Project background<br /> |Reach length directly affected=30<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.87472, -3.56175<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Social benefits<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Four Rivers for LIFE<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Senni-bridge.jpeg<br /> |Project summary=On the River Senni (which is a tributary of the River Usk), Powys County Council with support from the Four Rivers for LIFE Project replaced an old pipe bridge with a clear span bridge. The old bridge was prone to blocking and was a barrier to fish and natural sediment movement. Green bank protection measures such as tree root wads, brash and willow stakes were used to prevent erosion around the structure in this high energy environment.<br /> |Project title=Senni Bridge Replacement<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Afon Senni - source to conf unnamed trib<br /> }}<br /> {{Site}}<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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Brecon_Weir_Modification&diff=51349 2025-07-07T14:33:15Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.95003, -3.39869<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Urban<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Four Rivers for LIFE<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Brecon_weir_aerial-4.jpg<br /> |Project summary=The scheme, delivered by Natural Resources Wales’s (NRW) Four Rivers for LIFE Project, will see a new smolt (young salmon) pass installed in the weir. Brecon Weir is currently recognised as a significant obstruction to young salmon migrating downstream on their journey to the sea. Once completed, the new smolt pass will help young salmon and other fish species to move freely down the river.<br /> <br /> Recent fish tracking work has shown that Brecon Weir can significantly delay salmon smolts on their downstream migration in the spring, especially in low flows, making them more vulnerable to disease and predation. Accumulations of smolts have been observed around the weir during spring low flows. A new smolt pass will be installed in the face of the weir which will improve the hydraulics and flow velocities for fish passing the weir. The design will include a u-shaped notch, a bell mouth pass entrance, and an approach ramp.<br /> |Project title=Brecon Weir Modification<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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Brecon_Weir_Modification&diff=51348 2025-07-07T14:32:58Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Urban<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Four Rivers for LIFE<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Brecon_weir_aerial-4.jpg<br /> |Project summary=The scheme, delivered by Natural Resources Wales’s (NRW) Four Rivers for LIFE Project, will see a new smolt (young salmon) pass installed in the weir. Brecon Weir is currently recognised as a significant obstruction to young salmon migrating downstream on their journey to the sea. Once completed, the new smolt pass will help young salmon and other fish species to move freely down the river.<br /> <br /> Recent fish tracking work has shown that Brecon Weir can significantly delay salmon smolts on their downstream migration in the spring, especially in low flows, making them more vulnerable to disease and predation. Accumulations of smolts have been observed around the weir during spring low flows. A new smolt pass will be installed in the face of the weir which will improve the hydraulics and flow velocities for fish passing the weir. The design will include a u-shaped notch, a bell mouth pass entrance, and an approach ramp.<br /> |Project title=Brecon Weir Modification<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.95003, -3.39869<br /> }}<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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=File:Brecon_weir_aerial-4.jpg&diff=51347 2025-07-07T14:32:39Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Brecon_Weir_Modification&diff=51346 2025-07-07T14:31:27Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Llangloffan_Fen_Habitat_Restoration&diff=51345 2025-07-07T14:13:23Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.94523, -5.06308<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Four Rivers for LIFE<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project summary=Llangloffan Fen is a lowland wetland in the upper part of the Western Cleddau river SAC. The fen is a national nature reserve managed in parts by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW), Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and some private landowners. Large wood was used to introduce habitat diversity and improve floodplain connectivity.<br /> |Project title=Llangloffan Fen Habitat 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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Llangloffan_Fen_Habitat_Restoration&diff=51344 2025-07-07T14:13:03Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Llangloffan_Fen_Habitat_Restoration&diff=51343 2025-07-07T14:11:33Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Senni_Bridge_Replacement&diff=51342 2025-07-07T14:02:08Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.87472, -3.56175<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Social benefits<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Four Rivers for LIFE<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Senni-bridge.jpeg<br /> |Project summary=On the River Senni (which is a tributary of the River Usk), Powys County Council with support from the Four Rivers for LIFE Project replaced an old pipe bridge with a clear span bridge. The old bridge was prone to blocking and was a barrier to fish and natural sediment movement. Green bank protection measures such as tree root wads, brash and willow stakes were used to prevent erosion around the structure in this high energy environment.<br /> |Project title=Senni Bridge Replacement<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Afon Senni - source to conf unnamed trib<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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Senni_Bridge_Replacement&diff=51341 2025-07-07T14:01:46Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Senni_Bridge_Replacement&diff=51340 2025-07-07T14:01:29Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.87472, -3.56175<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Social benefits<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Four Rivers for LIFE<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Senni-bridge.jpeg<br /> |Project summary=On the River Senni (which is a tributary of the River Usk), Powys County Council with support from the Four Rivers for LIFE Project replaced an old pipe bridge with a clear span bridge. The old bridge was prone to blocking and was a barrier to fish and natural sediment movement. Green bank protection measures such as tree root wads, brash and willow stakes were used to prevent erosion around the structure in this high energy environment.<br /> |Project title=Senni Bridge Replacement<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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Senni_Bridge_Replacement&diff=51339 2025-07-07T14:01:10Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Senni_Bridge_Replacement&diff=51338 2025-07-07T14:00:27Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Senni_Bridge_Replacement&diff=51337 2025-07-07T14:00:03Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Senni_Bridge_Replacement&diff=51336 2025-07-07T13:56:14Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=File:Senni-bridge.jpeg&diff=51335 2025-07-07T13:55:54Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Senni_Bridge_Replacement&diff=51334 2025-07-07T13:54:36Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Four_Rivers_for_LIFE&diff=51328 2025-07-04T14:57:37Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.882, -3.98399<br /> |Kml path=https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1BSx2avI1ppMupCwXiLi639HG369BbMI&amp;ehbc=2E312F<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://naturalresources.wales/about-us/what-we-do/our-projects/our-nature-projects/4-rivers-for-life/?lang=en<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Peat<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Partner organisations=Natural Resources Wales, River Restoration Centre, EU's LIFE Environment Fund, Welsh Water, Welsh Government, Woodland Trust, Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, Coleg Sir Gar<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=Pont-pantyscallog-on-the-usk-april-2022.jpg<br /> |Project summary=Four Rivers for LIFE is an ambitious, large-scale river restoration project to improve the condition of four major rivers in Wales: Teifi, Cleddau, Tywi and Usk. These four rivers are classed as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) which means they are of international importance for their wildlife and plants such as Atlantic salmon, lamprey, shad, otter and water crowfoot. All four rivers are currently in an unfavourable condition as a result of multiple pressures.<br /> <br /> A total of 776km of river will be improved in mid and south Wales over the next four years. The project will aim to restore the rivers to a better condition. The rivers support several habitats and species from bogs and floodplains to fish, otter, freshwater pearl mussel and floating water plantain. These habitats and species are all threatened, and some are at risk of disappearing in Wales.<br /> <br /> The project will use long term nature-based solutions to improve the ecological quality of the four rivers such as, improving accessibility for migratory fish, improving habitat structure and function, and improving water quality.<br /> <br /> Working with partner organisations, farmers, landowners, local communities and contractors the project aims to:<br /> <br /> *Improve conditions for salmon, lamprey, shad, bullhead and other fish populations that have declined drastically in recent years.<br /> *Remove constraints to fish migration – improve fish passage at 12 sites, addressing in-river barriers such as weirs and other structures.<br /> *Re-naturalise rivers and restore natural processes – boulder, woody material and gravel re-introduction. Re-meandering, and floodplain reconnection along 5km of river and restoration of freshwater and wetland habitats on 136 hectares of floodplain.<br /> *Plant 50,000 native trees (supplied by the Woodland Trust) along river banks to create habitat, increase shading and establish buffer strips with 100km of fencing, with associated water quality and bank stability benefits. <br /> *Reduce the impact of invasive non-native species such as Himalayan balsam, American skunk cabbage, Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed. Trialling Rust Fungus on 8 sites to reduce Himalayan balsam, and working with contractors and volunteers to significantly reduce coverage in 15 sub-catchments. <br /> *Improve land management practices – reducing nutrients and sediment inputs from agricultural land by working with farmers and landowners to promote best practice farming techniques with the aim of engaging 350 farms. <br /> *Habitat improvement over 15km for the critically endangered Freshwater Pearl Mussel.<br /> |Project title=Four Rivers for LIFE<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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Four_Rivers_for_LIFE&diff=51327 2025-07-04T14:57:04Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://naturalresources.wales/about-us/what-we-do/our-projects/our-nature-projects/4-rivers-for-life/?lang=en<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Peat<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Partner organisations=Natural Resources Wales, River Restoration Centre, EU's LIFE Environment Fund, Welsh Water, Welsh Government, Woodland Trust, Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, Coleg Sir Gar<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=Pont-pantyscallog-on-the-usk-april-2022.jpg<br /> |Project summary=Four Rivers for LIFE is an ambitious, large-scale river restoration project to improve the condition of four major rivers in Wales: Teifi, Cleddau, Tywi and Usk. These four rivers are classed as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) which means they are of international importance for their wildlife and plants such as Atlantic salmon, lamprey, shad, otter and water crowfoot. All four rivers are currently in an unfavourable condition as a result of multiple pressures.<br /> <br /> A total of 776km of river will be improved in mid and south Wales over the next four years. The project will aim to restore the rivers to a better condition. The rivers support several habitats and species from bogs and floodplains to fish, otter, freshwater pearl mussel and floating water plantain. These habitats and species are all threatened, and some are at risk of disappearing in Wales.<br /> <br /> The project will use long term nature-based solutions to improve the ecological quality of the four rivers such as, improving accessibility for migratory fish, improving habitat structure and function, and improving water quality.<br /> <br /> Working with partner organisations, farmers, landowners, local communities and contractors the project aims to:<br /> <br /> *Improve conditions for salmon, lamprey, shad, bullhead and other fish populations that have declined drastically in recent years.<br /> *Remove constraints to fish migration – improve fish passage at 12 sites, addressing in-river barriers such as weirs and other structures.<br /> *Re-naturalise rivers and restore natural processes – boulder, woody material and gravel re-introduction. Re-meandering, and floodplain reconnection along 5km of river and restoration of freshwater and wetland habitats on 136 hectares of floodplain.<br /> *Plant 50,000 native trees (supplied by the Woodland Trust) along river banks to create habitat, increase shading and establish buffer strips with 100km of fencing, with associated water quality and bank stability benefits. <br /> *Reduce the impact of invasive non-native species such as Himalayan balsam, American skunk cabbage, Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed. Trialling Rust Fungus on 8 sites to reduce Himalayan balsam, and working with contractors and volunteers to significantly reduce coverage in 15 sub-catchments. <br /> *Improve land management practices – reducing nutrients and sediment inputs from agricultural land by working with farmers and landowners to promote best practice farming techniques with the aim of engaging 350 farms. <br /> *Habitat improvement over 15km for the critically endangered Freshwater Pearl Mussel.<br /> |Project title=Four Rivers for LIFE<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.882, -3.98399<br /> |Kml path=https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1BSx2avI1ppMupCwXiLi639HG369BbMI&amp;ehbc=2E312F<br /> }}<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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Ty_Mawr&diff=51326 2025-07-04T14:50:52Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.89496, -3.48788<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Four Rivers for LIFE<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Examples-of-large-wood-in-river-tarell.png<br /> |Project summary=The scheme focussed on a stretch of the River Tarell, an important tributary of the River Usk SAC (Special Area of Conservation), and aimed to restore the river’s natural processes by re-introducing wood into the river channel. <br /> <br /> Led by the Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Four Rivers for LIFE project and the River Restoration Centre (RRC) – the scheme is part of a wider nature restoration project by the National Trust at their site. Much of the upper part of the River Tarell catchment flows through land under National Trust ownership at their Ty Mawr Farm site in the Brecon Beacons.<br /> <br /> The work saw 40 trees winched into a 600 metre stretch of the river channel to create 14 large wood structures. These were strategically positioned to encourage floodplain reconnection and improve habitat, whilst maintaining access for migratory fish.<br /> <br /> The trees were wedged into the riverbank to minimise the risk of them becoming displaced during high flows. Ash dieback had affected a significant number of trees in the area, so these were the first trees to be used in the scheme.<br /> |Project title=Ty Mawr<br /> }}<br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Afon Tarell - source to conf R Usk<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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Ty_Mawr&diff=51325 2025-07-04T14:50:23Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Four Rivers for LIFE<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project picture=Examples-of-large-wood-in-river-tarell.png<br /> |Project summary=The scheme focussed on a stretch of the River Tarell, an important tributary of the River Usk SAC (Special Area of Conservation), and aimed to restore the river’s natural processes by re-introducing wood into the river channel. <br /> <br /> Led by the Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Four Rivers for LIFE project and the River Restoration Centre (RRC) – the scheme is part of a wider nature restoration project by the National Trust at their site. Much of the upper part of the River Tarell catchment flows through land under National Trust ownership at their Ty Mawr Farm site in the Brecon Beacons.<br /> <br /> The work saw 40 trees winched into a 600 metre stretch of the river channel to create 14 large wood structures. These were strategically positioned to encourage floodplain reconnection and improve habitat, whilst maintaining access for migratory fish.<br /> <br /> The trees were wedged into the riverbank to minimise the risk of them becoming displaced during high flows. Ash dieback had affected a significant number of trees in the area, so these were the first trees to be used in the scheme.<br /> |Project title=Ty Mawr<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.89496, -3.48788<br /> }}<br /> <br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Afon Tarell - source to conf R Usk<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>

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Ty_Mawr&diff=51323 2025-07-04T14:48:11Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Project overview<br /> |Status=Complete<br /> |Themes=Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Name of parent multi-site project=Case_study:Four Rivers for LIFE<br /> |Multi-site=No<br /> |Project summary=The scheme focussed on a stretch of the River Tarell, an important tributary of the River Usk SAC (Special Area of Conservation), and aimed to restore the river’s natural processes by re-introducing wood into the river channel. <br /> <br /> Led by the Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Four Rivers for LIFE project and the River Restoration Centre (RRC) – the scheme is part of a wider nature restoration project by the National Trust at their site. Much of the upper part of the River Tarell catchment flows through land under National Trust ownership at their Ty Mawr Farm site in the Brecon Beacons.<br /> <br /> The work saw 40 trees winched into a 600 metre stretch of the river channel to create 14 large wood structures. These were strategically positioned to encourage floodplain reconnection and improve habitat, whilst maintaining access for migratory fish.<br /> <br /> The trees were wedged into the riverbank to minimise the risk of them becoming displaced during high flows. Ash dieback had affected a significant number of trees in the area, so these were the first trees to be used in the scheme.<br /> |Project title=Ty Mawr<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.89496, -3.48788<br /> }}<br /> <br /> {{Image gallery}}<br /> {{Image gallery end}}<br /> {{Toggle button}}<br /> {{Toggle content start}}<br /> {{Case study subcatchment<br /> |Subcatchment=Afon Tarell - source to conf R Usk<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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Ty_Mawr&diff=51322 2025-07-04T14:45:23Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Ty_Mawr&diff=51321 2025-07-04T14:44:50Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Ty_Mawr&diff=51320 2025-07-04T14:44:18Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Four_Rivers_for_LIFE&diff=51318 2025-07-04T14:41:02Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.882, -3.98399<br /> |Kml path=https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1BSx2avI1ppMupCwXiLi639HG369BbMI&amp;ehbc=2E312F<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://naturalresources.wales/about-us/what-we-do/our-projects/our-nature-projects/4-rivers-for-life/?lang=en<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Peat<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=Pont-pantyscallog-on-the-usk-april-2022.jpg<br /> |Project summary=Four Rivers for LIFE is an ambitious, large-scale river restoration project to improve the condition of four major rivers in Wales: Teifi, Cleddau, Tywi and Usk. These four rivers are classed as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) which means they are of international importance for their wildlife and plants such as Atlantic salmon, lamprey, shad, otter and water crowfoot. All four rivers are currently in an unfavourable condition as a result of multiple pressures.<br /> <br /> A total of 776km of river will be improved in mid and south Wales over the next four years. The project will aim to restore the rivers to a better condition. The rivers support several habitats and species from bogs and floodplains to fish, otter, freshwater pearl mussel and floating water plantain. These habitats and species are all threatened, and some are at risk of disappearing in Wales.<br /> <br /> The project will use long term nature-based solutions to improve the ecological quality of the four rivers such as, improving accessibility for migratory fish, improving habitat structure and function, and improving water quality.<br /> <br /> Working with partner organisations, farmers, landowners, local communities and contractors the project aims to:<br /> <br /> *Improve conditions for salmon, lamprey, shad, bullhead and other fish populations that have declined drastically in recent years.<br /> *Remove constraints to fish migration – improve fish passage at 12 sites, addressing in-river barriers such as weirs and other structures.<br /> *Re-naturalise rivers and restore natural processes – boulder, woody material and gravel re-introduction. Re-meandering, and floodplain reconnection along 5km of river and restoration of freshwater and wetland habitats on 136 hectares of floodplain.<br /> *Plant 50,000 native trees (supplied by the Woodland Trust) along river banks to create habitat, increase shading and establish buffer strips with 100km of fencing, with associated water quality and bank stability benefits. <br /> *Reduce the impact of invasive non-native species such as Himalayan balsam, American skunk cabbage, Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed. Trialling Rust Fungus on 8 sites to reduce Himalayan balsam, and working with contractors and volunteers to significantly reduce coverage in 15 sub-catchments. <br /> *Improve land management practices – reducing nutrients and sediment inputs from agricultural land by working with farmers and landowners to promote best practice farming techniques with the aim of engaging 350 farms. <br /> *Habitat improvement over 15km for the critically endangered Freshwater Pearl Mussel.<br /> |Project title=Four Rivers for LIFE<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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Four_Rivers_for_LIFE&diff=51317 2025-07-04T14:40:34Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Location<br /> |Location=51.882, -3.98399<br /> |Kml path=https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1BSx2avI1ppMupCwXiLi639HG369BbMI&amp;ehbc=2E312F<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://naturalresources.wales/about-us/what-we-do/our-projects/our-nature-projects/4-rivers-for-life/?lang=en<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Peat<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=Pont-pantyscallog-on-the-usk-april-2022.jpg<br /> |Project summary=Four Rivers for LIFE is an ambitious, large-scale river restoration project to improve the condition of four major rivers in Wales: Teifi, Cleddau, Tywi and Usk. These four rivers are classed as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) which means they are of international importance for their wildlife and plants such as Atlantic salmon, lamprey, shad, otter and water crowfoot. All four rivers are currently in an unfavourable condition as a result of multiple pressures.<br /> <br /> A total of 776km of river will be improved in mid and south Wales over the next four years. The project will aim to restore the rivers to a better condition. The rivers support several habitats and species from bogs and floodplains to fish, otter, freshwater pearl mussel and floating water plantain. These habitats and species are all threatened, and some are at risk of disappearing in Wales.<br /> <br /> The project will use long term nature-based solutions to improve the ecological quality of the four rivers such as, improving accessibility for migratory fish, improving habitat structure and function, and improving water quality.<br /> <br /> Working with partner organisations, farmers, landowners, local communities and contractors the project aims to:<br /> <br /> *Improve conditions for salmon, lamprey, shad, bullhead and other fish populations that have declined drastically in recent years.<br /> *Remove constraints to fish migration – improve fish passage at 12 sites, addressing in-river barriers such as weirs and other structures.<br /> *Re-naturalise rivers and restore natural processes – boulder, woody material and gravel re-introduction. Re-meandering, and floodplain reconnection along 5km of river and restoration of freshwater and wetland habitats on 136 hectares of floodplain.<br /> *Plant 50,000 native trees (supplied by the Woodland Trust) along river banks to create habitat, increase shading and establish buffer strips with 100km of fencing, with associated water quality and bank stability benefits. <br /> *Reduce the impact of invasive non-native species such as Himalayan balsam, American skunk cabbage, Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed. Trialling Rust Fungus on 8 sites to reduce Himalayan balsam, and working with contractors and volunteers to significantly reduce coverage in 15 sub-catchments. <br /> *Improve land management practices – reducing nutrients and sediment inputs from agricultural land by working with farmers and landowners to promote best practice farming techniques with the aim of engaging 350 farms. <br /> *Habitat improvement over 15km for the critically endangered Freshwater Pearl Mussel.<br /> |Project title=Four Rivers for LIFE<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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Four_Rivers_for_LIFE&diff=51316 2025-07-04T14:39:28Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://naturalresources.wales/about-us/what-we-do/our-projects/our-nature-projects/4-rivers-for-life/?lang=en<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Peat<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=Pont-pantyscallog-on-the-usk-april-2022.jpg<br /> |Project summary=Four Rivers for LIFE is an ambitious, large-scale river restoration project to improve the condition of four major rivers in Wales: Teifi, Cleddau, Tywi and Usk. These four rivers are classed as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) which means they are of international importance for their wildlife and plants such as Atlantic salmon, lamprey, shad, otter and water crowfoot. All four rivers are currently in an unfavourable condition as a result of multiple pressures.<br /> <br /> A total of 776km of river will be improved in mid and south Wales over the next four years. The project will aim to restore the rivers to a better condition. The rivers support several habitats and species from bogs and floodplains to fish, otter, freshwater pearl mussel and floating water plantain. These habitats and species are all threatened, and some are at risk of disappearing in Wales.<br /> <br /> The project will use long term nature-based solutions to improve the ecological quality of the four rivers such as, improving accessibility for migratory fish, improving habitat structure and function, and improving water quality.<br /> <br /> Working with partner organisations, farmers, landowners, local communities and contractors the project aims to:<br /> <br /> *Improve conditions for salmon, lamprey, shad, bullhead and other fish populations that have declined drastically in recent years.<br /> *Remove constraints to fish migration – improve fish passage at 12 sites, addressing in-river barriers such as weirs and other structures.<br /> *Re-naturalise rivers and restore natural processes – boulder, woody material and gravel re-introduction. Re-meandering, and floodplain reconnection along 5km of river and restoration of freshwater and wetland habitats on 136 hectares of floodplain.<br /> *Plant 50,000 native trees (supplied by the Woodland Trust) along river banks to create habitat, increase shading and establish buffer strips with 100km of fencing, with associated water quality and bank stability benefits. <br /> *Reduce the impact of invasive non-native species such as Himalayan balsam, American skunk cabbage, Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed. Trialling Rust Fungus on 8 sites to reduce Himalayan balsam, and working with contractors and volunteers to significantly reduce coverage in 15 sub-catchments. <br /> *Improve land management practices – reducing nutrients and sediment inputs from agricultural land by working with farmers and landowners to promote best practice farming techniques with the aim of engaging 350 farms. <br /> *Habitat improvement over 15km for the critically endangered Freshwater Pearl Mussel.<br /> |Project title=Four Rivers for LIFE<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.882, -3.98399<br /> |Kml path=https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1BSx2avI1ppMupCwXiLi639HG369BbMI&amp;ehbc=2E312F<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> <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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Four_Rivers_for_LIFE&diff=51315 2025-07-04T14:33:37Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Location<br /> |Location=51.882, -3.98399<br /> |Kml path=https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1BSx2avI1ppMupCwXiLi639HG369BbMI&amp;ehbc=2E312F<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> <br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://naturalresources.wales/about-us/what-we-do/our-projects/our-nature-projects/4-rivers-for-life/?lang=en<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Peat<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=Pont-pantyscallog-on-the-usk-april-2022.jpg<br /> |Project summary=Four Rivers for LIFE is an ambitious, large-scale river restoration project to improve the condition of four major rivers in Wales: Teifi, Cleddau, Tywi and Usk.<br /> <br /> These four rivers are classed as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) which means they are of international importance for their wildlife and plants such as Atlantic salmon, lamprey, shad, otter and water crowfoot. All four rivers are currently in an unfavourable condition as a result of multiple pressures.<br /> <br /> A total of 776km of river will be improved in mid and south Wales over the next four years. The project will aim to restore the rivers to a better condition.<br /> <br /> The rivers support several habitats and species from bogs and floodplains to fish, otter, freshwater pearl mussel and floating water plantain. These habitats and species are all threatened, and some are at risk of disappearing in Wales.<br /> <br /> The project will use long term nature-based solutions to improve the ecological quality of the four rivers such as, improving accessibility for migratory fish, improving habitat structure and function, and improving water quality.<br /> <br /> Working with partner organisations, farmers, landowners, local communities and contractors the project aims to:<br /> <br /> *Improve conditions for salmon, lamprey, shad, bullhead and other fish populations that have declined drastically in recent years.<br /> *Remove constraints to fish migration – improve fish passage at 12 sites, addressing in-river barriers such as weirs and other structures.<br /> *Re-naturalise rivers and restore natural processes – boulder, woody material and gravel re-introduction. Re-meandering, and floodplain reconnection along 5km of river and restoration of freshwater and wetland habitats on 136 hectares of floodplain.<br /> *Plant 50,000 native trees (supplied by the Woodland Trust) along river banks to create habitat, increase shading and establish buffer strips with 100km of fencing, with associated water quality and bank stability benefits. <br /> *Reduce the impact of invasive non-native species such as Himalayan balsam, American skunk cabbage, Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed. Trialling Rust Fungus on 8 sites to reduce Himalayan balsam, and working with contractors and volunteers to significantly reduce coverage in 15 sub-catchments. <br /> *Improve land management practices – reducing nutrients and sediment inputs from agricultural land by working with farmers and landowners to promote best practice farming techniques with the aim of engaging 350 farms. <br /> *Habitat improvement over 15km for the critically endangered Freshwater Pearl Mussel.<br /> |Project title=Four Rivers for LIFE<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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Four_Rivers_for_LIFE&diff=51313 2025-07-04T13:55:20Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Approved<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.882, -3.98399<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://naturalresources.wales/about-us/what-we-do/our-projects/our-nature-projects/4-rivers-for-life/?lang=en<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Peat<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=Pont-pantyscallog-on-the-usk-april-2022.jpg<br /> |Project summary=Four Rivers for LIFE is an ambitious, large-scale river restoration project to improve the condition of four major rivers in Wales: Teifi, Cleddau, Tywi and Usk.<br /> <br /> These four rivers are classed as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) which means they are of international importance for their wildlife and plants such as Atlantic salmon, lamprey, shad, otter and water crowfoot. All four rivers are currently in an unfavourable condition as a result of multiple pressures.<br /> <br /> A total of 776km of river will be improved in mid and south Wales over the next four years. The project will aim to restore the rivers to a better condition.<br /> <br /> The rivers support several habitats and species from bogs and floodplains to fish, otter, freshwater pearl mussel and floating water plantain. These habitats and species are all threatened, and some are at risk of disappearing in Wales.<br /> <br /> The project will use long term nature-based solutions to improve the ecological quality of the four rivers such as, improving accessibility for migratory fish, improving habitat structure and function, and improving water quality.<br /> <br /> Working with partner organisations, farmers, landowners, local communities and contractors the project aims to:<br /> <br /> *Improve conditions for salmon, lamprey, shad, bullhead and other fish populations that have declined drastically in recent years.<br /> *Remove constraints to fish migration – improve fish passage at 12 sites, addressing in-river barriers such as weirs and other structures.<br /> *Re-naturalise rivers and restore natural processes – boulder, woody material and gravel re-introduction. Re-meandering, and floodplain reconnection along 5km of river and restoration of freshwater and wetland habitats on 136 hectares of floodplain.<br /> *Plant 50,000 native trees (supplied by the Woodland Trust) along river banks to create habitat, increase shading and establish buffer strips with 100km of fencing, with associated water quality and bank stability benefits. <br /> *Reduce the impact of invasive non-native species such as Himalayan balsam, American skunk cabbage, Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed. Trialling Rust Fungus on 8 sites to reduce Himalayan balsam, and working with contractors and volunteers to significantly reduce coverage in 15 sub-catchments. <br /> *Improve land management practices – reducing nutrients and sediment inputs from agricultural land by working with farmers and landowners to promote best practice farming techniques with the aim of engaging 350 farms. <br /> *Habitat improvement over 15km for the critically endangered Freshwater Pearl Mussel.<br /> |Project title=Four Rivers for LIFE<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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Four_Rivers_for_LIFE&diff=51312 2025-07-04T13:55:03Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.882, -3.98399<br /> }}<br /> {{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://naturalresources.wales/about-us/what-we-do/our-projects/our-nature-projects/4-rivers-for-life/?lang=en<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Peat<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=Pont-pantyscallog-on-the-usk-april-2022.jpg<br /> |Project summary=Four Rivers for LIFE is an ambitious, large-scale river restoration project to improve the condition of four major rivers in Wales: Teifi, Cleddau, Tywi and Usk.<br /> <br /> These four rivers are classed as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) which means they are of international importance for their wildlife and plants such as Atlantic salmon, lamprey, shad, otter and water crowfoot. All four rivers are currently in an unfavourable condition as a result of multiple pressures.<br /> <br /> A total of 776km of river will be improved in mid and south Wales over the next four years. The project will aim to restore the rivers to a better condition.<br /> <br /> The rivers support several habitats and species from bogs and floodplains to fish, otter, freshwater pearl mussel and floating water plantain. These habitats and species are all threatened, and some are at risk of disappearing in Wales.<br /> <br /> The project will use long term nature-based solutions to improve the ecological quality of the four rivers such as, improving accessibility for migratory fish, improving habitat structure and function, and improving water quality.<br /> <br /> Working with partner organisations, farmers, landowners, local communities and contractors the project aims to:<br /> <br /> *Improve conditions for salmon, lamprey, shad, bullhead and other fish populations that have declined drastically in recent years.<br /> *Remove constraints to fish migration – improve fish passage at 12 sites, addressing in-river barriers such as weirs and other structures.<br /> *Re-naturalise rivers and restore natural processes – boulder, woody material and gravel re-introduction. Re-meandering, and floodplain reconnection along 5km of river and restoration of freshwater and wetland habitats on 136 hectares of floodplain.<br /> *Plant 50,000 native trees (supplied by the Woodland Trust) along river banks to create habitat, increase shading and establish buffer strips with 100km of fencing, with associated water quality and bank stability benefits. <br /> *Reduce the impact of invasive non-native species such as Himalayan balsam, American skunk cabbage, Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed. Trialling Rust Fungus on 8 sites to reduce Himalayan balsam, and working with contractors and volunteers to significantly reduce coverage in 15 sub-catchments. <br /> *Improve land management practices – reducing nutrients and sediment inputs from agricultural land by working with farmers and landowners to promote best practice farming techniques with the aim of engaging 350 farms. <br /> *Habitat improvement over 15km for the critically endangered Freshwater Pearl Mussel.<br /> |Project title=Four Rivers for LIFE<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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Four_Rivers_for_LIFE&diff=51311 2025-07-04T13:54:31Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://naturalresources.wales/about-us/what-we-do/our-projects/our-nature-projects/4-rivers-for-life/?lang=en<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Peat<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project picture=Pont-pantyscallog-on-the-usk-april-2022.jpg<br /> |Project summary=Four Rivers for LIFE is an ambitious, large-scale river restoration project to improve the condition of four major rivers in Wales: Teifi, Cleddau, Tywi and Usk.<br /> <br /> These four rivers are classed as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) which means they are of international importance for their wildlife and plants such as Atlantic salmon, lamprey, shad, otter and water crowfoot. All four rivers are currently in an unfavourable condition as a result of multiple pressures.<br /> <br /> A total of 776km of river will be improved in mid and south Wales over the next four years. The project will aim to restore the rivers to a better condition.<br /> <br /> The rivers support several habitats and species from bogs and floodplains to fish, otter, freshwater pearl mussel and floating water plantain. These habitats and species are all threatened, and some are at risk of disappearing in Wales.<br /> <br /> The project will use long term nature-based solutions to improve the ecological quality of the four rivers such as, improving accessibility for migratory fish, improving habitat structure and function, and improving water quality.<br /> <br /> Working with partner organisations, farmers, landowners, local communities and contractors the project aims to:<br /> <br /> *Improve conditions for salmon, lamprey, shad, bullhead and other fish populations that have declined drastically in recent years.<br /> *Remove constraints to fish migration – improve fish passage at 12 sites, addressing in-river barriers such as weirs and other structures.<br /> *Re-naturalise rivers and restore natural processes – boulder, woody material and gravel re-introduction. Re-meandering, and floodplain reconnection along 5km of river and restoration of freshwater and wetland habitats on 136 hectares of floodplain.<br /> *Plant 50,000 native trees (supplied by the Woodland Trust) along river banks to create habitat, increase shading and establish buffer strips with 100km of fencing, with associated water quality and bank stability benefits. <br /> *Reduce the impact of invasive non-native species such as Himalayan balsam, American skunk cabbage, Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed. Trialling Rust Fungus on 8 sites to reduce Himalayan balsam, and working with contractors and volunteers to significantly reduce coverage in 15 sub-catchments. <br /> *Improve land management practices – reducing nutrients and sediment inputs from agricultural land by working with farmers and landowners to promote best practice farming techniques with the aim of engaging 350 farms. <br /> *Habitat improvement over 15km for the critically endangered Freshwater Pearl Mussel.<br /> |Project title=Four Rivers for LIFE<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.882, -3.98399<br /> }}<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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=File:Pont-pantyscallog-on-the-usk-april-2022.jpg&diff=51310 2025-07-04T13:54:09Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Four_Rivers_for_LIFE&diff=51309 2025-07-04T13:53:19Z

<p>JoshRRC: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Project overview<br /> |Status=In progress<br /> |Project web site url=https://naturalresources.wales/about-us/what-we-do/our-projects/our-nature-projects/4-rivers-for-life/?lang=en<br /> |Themes=Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Land use management - agriculture, Monitoring, Peat<br /> |Country=Wales<br /> |Main contact forename=Josh<br /> |Main contact surname=Robins<br /> |Main contact id=JoshRRC<br /> |Multi-site=Yes<br /> |Project summary=Four Rivers for LIFE is an ambitious, large-scale river restoration project to improve the condition of four major rivers in Wales: Teifi, Cleddau, Tywi and Usk.<br /> <br /> These four rivers are classed as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) which means they are of international importance for their wildlife and plants such as Atlantic salmon, lamprey, shad, otter and water crowfoot. All four rivers are currently in an unfavourable condition as a result of multiple pressures.<br /> <br /> A total of 776km of river will be improved in mid and south Wales over the next four years. The project will aim to restore the rivers to a better condition.<br /> <br /> The rivers support several habitats and species from bogs and floodplains to fish, otter, freshwater pearl mussel and floating water plantain. These habitats and species are all threatened, and some are at risk of disappearing in Wales.<br /> <br /> The project will use long term nature-based solutions to improve the ecological quality of the four rivers such as, improving accessibility for migratory fish, improving habitat structure and function, and improving water quality.<br /> <br /> Working with partner organisations, farmers, landowners, local communities and contractors the project aims to:<br /> <br /> *Improve conditions for salmon, lamprey, shad, bullhead and other fish populations that have declined drastically in recent years.<br /> *Remove constraints to fish migration – improve fish passage at 12 sites, addressing in-river barriers such as weirs and other structures.<br /> *Re-naturalise rivers and restore natural processes – boulder, woody material and gravel re-introduction. Re-meandering, and floodplain reconnection along 5km of river and restoration of freshwater and wetland habitats on 136 hectares of floodplain.<br /> *Plant 50,000 native trees (supplied by the Woodland Trust) along river banks to create habitat, increase shading and establish buffer strips with 100km of fencing, with associated water quality and bank stability benefits. <br /> *Reduce the impact of invasive non-native species such as Himalayan balsam, American skunk cabbage, Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed. Trialling Rust Fungus on 8 sites to reduce Himalayan balsam, and working with contractors and volunteers to significantly reduce coverage in 15 sub-catchments. <br /> *Improve land management practices – reducing nutrients and sediment inputs from agricultural land by working with farmers and landowners to promote best practice farming techniques with the aim of engaging 350 farms. <br /> *Habitat improvement over 15km for the critically endangered Freshwater Pearl Mussel.<br /> |Project title=Four Rivers for LIFE<br /> }}<br /> {{Case study status<br /> |Approval status=Draft<br /> }}<br /> {{Location<br /> |Location=51.882, -3.98399<br /> }}<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>

JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Four_Rivers_for_LIFE&diff=51308 2025-07-04T13:09:10Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Bala_Boulder_Addition&diff=51307 2025-07-04T12:57:47Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Tryweryn_Boulder_and_Gravel_Addition&diff=51306 2025-07-04T12:42:50Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Tryweryn_Boulder_and_Gravel_Addition&diff=51305 2025-07-04T12:42:24Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=File:20230920_143251.jpg&diff=51304 2025-07-04T12:41:51Z

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JoshRRC https://restorerivers.eu/wiki/index.php?title=Case_study:Tryweryn_Boulder_and_Gravel_Addition&diff=51303 2025-07-04T12:37:47Z

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