Subcatchment:Irwell / Man. Ship Canal (Kearsley to Irlam Locks)

Catchment

River basin district	North West
River basin	Upper Mersey

Subcatchment

River name	Irwell / Man. Ship Canal (Kearsley to Irlam Locks)
Area category	100 - 1000 km²
Area (km2)
Maximum altitude category	100 - 200 m
Maximum altitude (m)	134134 m <br />0.134 km <br />13,400 cm <br />
Dominant geology	Calcareous
Ecoregion	Great Britain
Dominant land cover	Suburban
Waterbody ID	GB112069061450

Location: 53° 29' 7.40" N, 2° 14' 50.64" W

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List of case studies in this subcatchment

Project title	Theme	Project status
Castle Irwell Urban Wetland	Flood risk management Habitat and biodiversity Social benefits Urban	Complete