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|Partner organisations=Ferskvannsbiologen AS, The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE), The Norwegian Environmental Agency (Miljødirektoratet)
|Partner organisations=Ferskvannsbiologen AS, The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE), The Norwegian Environmental Agency (Miljødirektoratet)
|Multi-site=No
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|Project summary=The regulations in the Rossåga watercourse (Rossågavassdraget) at the end of the 1950s resulted, among other things, that an approximately 650 m long stretch of the river ("Sjøforsløpet") in the upper salmon-bearing part of Rossåga was drastically reduced. Low water velocities and large areas of stagnant water have characterized the riverbank, and the siltation and overgrowth have been considerable. Young fish registrations and spawning fish counts showed that the river stretch was of no significance for fish production in the river (O. Kanstad-Hanssen, pers. Medd. Lamberg et al. 2010).  
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|Project summary=Flow regulation in the Rossåga watercourse (Rossågavassdraget) at the end of the 1950s resulted in, among other things, drastically reduced flow levels in an approximately 650 m long stretch of the river ("Sjøforsløpet") in the upper salmon-bearing part of Røssåga. There were low water velocities and large areas of stagnant water, while siltation and macrophyte overgrowth were considerable. Juvenile and spawning fish counts showed that the river stretch was of no significance for fish production in the river (O. Kanstad-Hanssen, pers. Medd. Lamberg et al. 2010).


When the need for a rehabilitation of Nedre Røssåga kraftverk (the lower Rossåga power plant) came to plan, Statkraft decided to build a new power plant (Nye Nedre Rossåga kraftverk). This power plant was planned with an outlet under "Sjøforsen", i.e. at the upper part of the 650 m long, partially dry stretch of the river. During a test of discharge water from the intake reservoir further up the watercourse showed that the planned maximum operating water supply from the new power plant (85-105 m3/s) would put large forest areas under water. It was therefore decided that these forest areas should be cleared and that a plan for the restoration of the riverbed be drawn up. The aim of the restoration was to optimize conditions for juvenile fish, and the framework for this to work was given by the planned operating water supply of 30-85 m3/s.
When the need for rehabilitation of Nedre Røssåga kraftverk (the lower Rossåga power plant) came about, Statkraft decided to build a new power plant (Nye Nedre Rossåga kraftverk). This power plant was planned with an outlet under "Sjøforsen", i.e. at the upper part of the 650 m long, partially dry stretch of the river. A test of discharge water from the intake reservoir further up the watercourse showed that the planned maximum operating water supply from the new power plant (85-105 m3/s) would put large forest areas under water. It was therefore decided that these forest areas should be cleared and that a plan for the restoration of the riverbed be drawn up. The aim of the restoration was to optimize conditions for juvenile fish, given the planned operating discharge of 30-85 m3/s.
|Monitoring surveys and results=The new Lower Rossåga power plant was commissioned on July 26, 2016, and the first fish biological studies in the river (juvenile fish registration by electrofishing from a boat) were carried out after about two months of operating the water supply in the "Sjøforsløpet". Spawning fish count was carried out in mid-October. The juvenile fish records showed that juvenile salmon had already taken up the new river stretch, and the relative density was almost as high as in the best production areas further down the river. The spawning fish count showed that well over 50 salmon, or approx. 30% of all salmon observed in Rossåga stayed in the "Sjøforsløpet" during the spawning season.
|Monitoring surveys and results=The new Lower Rossåga power plant was commissioned on July 26, 2016, and the first fish studies in the river (juvenile fish recording by electrofishing from a boat) were carried out after about two months of operating the new water supply in the "Sjøforsløpet". A spawning fish count was carried out in mid-October. The juvenile fish records showed that juvenile salmon had already taken up the new river stretch, and the relative density was almost as high as in the best production areas further down the river. The spawning fish count showed that well over 50 salmon, or approx. 30% of all salmon observed in Rossåga stayed in the "Sjøforsløpet" during the spawning season.
|Lessons learn=The measures ensure water-covered areas when the power plant is “hydro peaking”, and the combination of current indicators, thalweg and groups of boulders contributes to a large part of the river basin having water velocities within the salmonid's preference areas. "Sjøforsløpet" has the potential to supply significant areas with good spawning and breeding areas for salmonids to Rossåga, but it is premature to conclude. According to the water management regulation, the ecological potential for fish has changed from poor to good.
|Lessons learn=The measures ensure water-covered areas when the power plant is “hydro peaking”, and the combination of the thalweg enhancement and the placing of groups of boulders, contributes to a large part of the river basin having water velocities within the salmonid's preferences. "Sjøforsløpet" has the potential to add significant areas of good salmonid spawning and breeding areas to Rossåga, but time is needed to judge the success of the measures. According to the water management regulations, the ecological potential for fish has changed from poor to good.
|Project title=Restoration of dry riverbeds in Røssåga in conjunction with relocation of power plant outlets
|Project title=Restoration of dry riverbeds in Røssåga in conjunction with relocation of power plant outlets
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|WFD water body code=155-254-R (EU-ID: NO155-254-R)
|WFD water body code=155-254-R (EU-ID: NO155-254-R)
|WFD (national) typology=RML4311
|WFD (national) typology=RML4311
|WFD water body name=Røssåga mellom samløp Leirelva og Sjøforsen
|Heavily modified water body=No
|Heavily modified water body=No
|Protected species present=Yes
|Protected species present=Yes
|Invasive species present=No
|Invasive species present=No
|Species=Salmon and Sea-trout
|Species=Salmon and Sea-trout
|Dominant hydrology=Artificially regulated,
|Dominant substrate=Boulders, Cobble,
|River corridor land use=Coniferous woodland (semi natural), Urban,
|Mean discharge category=10 - 100 m³/s
|Mean discharge category=10 - 100 m³/s
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{{Motivations
{{Motivations
|Specific mitigation=Hydropower
|Specific mitigation=Hydropower
|Biological quality elements=Fish: Abundance, Fish: Age structure
|Hydromorphological quality elements=Quantity & dynamics of flow, Freshwater flow regime,
|Biological quality elements=Fish,
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{{Measures
{{Measures
|Bank and bed modifications measure=Deflectors.
|Bank and bed modifications measure=Deflectors, Creation of low flow channel, Creation of fish spawn nursing places, Introduction of spawning gravels,
|Floodplain / River corridor=Construction of flood wall,
|Planform / Channel pattern=In-channel placement of boulders to provide flow diversity,
|Planform / Channel pattern=In-channel placement of boulders to provide flow diversity,
|Management interventions=Habitat improvement through water and vegetation management,
|Management interventions=Habitat improvement through water and vegetation management, Flow management,
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|Element=Fish
|Monitored before=Yes
|Monitored after=Yes
|Qualitative monitoring=No
|Quantitative monitoring=Yes
|Control site used=Yes
|Result=Improvement
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{{Physico-chemical quality elements header}}

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Project overview

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Status Complete
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Themes Environmental flows and water resources, Fisheries, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydropower, Hydromorphology, Monitoring
Country Norway
Main contact forename Bjørn
Main contact surname Grane
Main contact user ID
Contact organisation Statkraft AS
Contact organisation web site http://www.statkraft.no
Partner organisations Ferskvannsbiologen AS, The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE), The Norwegian Environmental Agency (Miljødirektoratet)
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Flow regulation in the Rossåga watercourse (Rossågavassdraget) at the end of the 1950s resulted in, among other things, drastically reduced flow levels in an approximately 650 m long stretch of the river ("Sjøforsløpet") in the upper salmon-bearing part of Røssåga. There were low water velocities and large areas of stagnant water, while siltation and macrophyte overgrowth were considerable. Juvenile and spawning fish counts showed that the river stretch was of no significance for fish production in the river (O. Kanstad-Hanssen, pers. Medd. Lamberg et al. 2010).

When the need for rehabilitation of Nedre Røssåga kraftverk (the lower Rossåga power plant) came about, Statkraft decided to build a new power plant (Nye Nedre Rossåga kraftverk). This power plant was planned with an outlet under "Sjøforsen", i.e. at the upper part of the 650 m long, partially dry stretch of the river. A test of discharge water from the intake reservoir further up the watercourse showed that the planned maximum operating water supply from the new power plant (85-105 m3/s) would put large forest areas under water. It was therefore decided that these forest areas should be cleared and that a plan for the restoration of the riverbed be drawn up. The aim of the restoration was to optimize conditions for juvenile fish, given the planned operating discharge of 30-85 m3/s.

Monitoring surveys and results

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The new Lower Rossåga power plant was commissioned on July 26, 2016, and the first fish studies in the river (juvenile fish recording by electrofishing from a boat) were carried out after about two months of operating the new water supply in the "Sjøforsløpet". A spawning fish count was carried out in mid-October. The juvenile fish records showed that juvenile salmon had already taken up the new river stretch, and the relative density was almost as high as in the best production areas further down the river. The spawning fish count showed that well over 50 salmon, or approx. 30% of all salmon observed in Rossåga stayed in the "Sjøforsløpet" during the spawning season.

Lessons learnt

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The measures ensure water-covered areas when the power plant is “hydro peaking”, and the combination of the thalweg enhancement and the placing of groups of boulders, contributes to a large part of the river basin having water velocities within the salmonid's preferences. "Sjøforsløpet" has the potential to add significant areas of good salmonid spawning and breeding areas to Rossåga, but time is needed to judge the success of the measures. According to the water management regulations, the ecological potential for fish has changed from poor to good.


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Site

Name Røssåga
WFD water body codes 155-254-R (EU-ID: NO155-254-R)
WFD (national) typology RML4311
WFD water body name Røssåga mellom samløp Leirelva og Sjøforsen
Pre-project morphology
Reference morphology
Desired post project morphology
Heavily modified water body No
National/international site designation
Local/regional site designations
Protected species present Yes
Invasive species present No
Species of interest Salmon and Sea-trout
Dominant hydrology Artificially regulated
Dominant substrate Boulders, Cobble
River corridor land use Coniferous woodland (semi natural), Urban
Average bankfull channel width category
Average bankfull channel width (m)
Average bankfull channel depth category
Average bankfull channel depth (m)
Mean discharge category 10 - 100 m³/s
Mean annual discharge (m3/s)
Average channel gradient category
Average channel gradient
Average unit stream power (W/m2)


Project background

Reach length directly affected (m) 650650 m <br />0.65 km <br />65,000 cm <br />
Project started 2013/01/01
Works started
Works completed
Project completed 2016/07/26
Total cost category
Total cost (k€) 456456 k€ <br />456,000 € <br />
Benefit to cost ratio
Funding sources Statkraft AS

Cost for project phases

Phase cost category cost exact (k€) Lead organisation Contact forename Contact surname
Investigation and design
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Works and works supervision
Post-project management and maintenance
Monitoring



Reasons for river restoration

Mitigation of a pressure Hydropower
Hydromorphology Quantity & dynamics of flow, Freshwater flow regime
Biology Fish
Physico-chemical
Other reasons for the project


Measures

Structural measures
Bank/bed modifications Deflectors, Creation of low flow channel, Creation of fish spawn nursing places, Introduction of spawning gravels
Floodplain / River corridor Construction of flood wall
Planform / Channel pattern In-channel placement of boulders to provide flow diversity
Other
Non-structural measures
Management interventions Habitat improvement through water and vegetation management, Flow management
Social measures (incl. engagement)
Other


Monitoring

Hydromorphological quality elements

Element When monitored Type of monitoring Control site used Result
Before measures After measures Qualitative Quantitative

Biological quality elements

Element When monitored Type of monitoring Control site used Result
Before measures After measures Qualitative Quantitative
Fish Yes Yes No Yes Yes Improvement

Physico-chemical quality elements

Element When monitored Type of monitoring Control site used Result
Before measures After measures Qualitative Quantitative

Any other monitoring, e.g. social, economic

Element When monitored Type of monitoring Control site used Result
Before measures After measures Qualitative Quantitative


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Additional links and references

Link Description
http://uni.no/media/manual upload/LFI 296 4opplag.pdf Measures Handbook for better physical aquatic environment

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