Case study:Gilly Mease Confluence
Project overview
| Status | Complete |
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| Project web site | |
| Themes | Environmental flows and water resources, Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Water quality |
| Country | England |
| Main contact forename | Ruth |
| Main contact surname | Needham |
| Main contact user ID | |
| Contact organisation | Trent Rivers Trust |
| Contact organisation web site | http://www.trentriverstrust.org |
| Partner organisations | AECOM |
| Parent multi-site project | |
| This is a parent project encompassing the following projects |
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Project summary
The main aim was to capture and store phosphorous within reconnected floodplain areas to reduce nutrient levels.
1.7ha floodplain bounded by Gilwiskaw Brook, River Mease and a disused railway embankment.
The channels were inset, deep and had poor floodplain connectivity.
There was historic embankment and possible dredging and large fluctuations in orthophosphate levels.
Wetland creation - lowered ground level by 0.5m, excavated anastomosing channels and ponds. Introduced gravel and created a bridge crossing to reinstate permission access.
2.5ha of terrestrial habitat improvements, 0.3km main river stretch.
Monitoring surveys and results
Fixed point photography.
Monitored vegetation regeneration and channel movements.
Measham volunteer group are familiar with this site and undertake maintenance.
Lessons learnt
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