Case study:Diffusing the Issue in Rural Ribble - River Loud
Project overview
Status | In progress |
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Themes | Economic aspects, Habitat and biodiversity, Social benefits, Water quality |
Country | England |
Main contact forename | Sarah |
Main contact surname | Bolton |
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Contact organisation | Ribble Rivers Trust |
Contact organisation web site | http://www.ribbletrust.org.uk/ |
Partner organisations | RSPB, Durham University, Myerscough College, Environment Agency, Forest of Bowland AONB, Woodland Trust, Forestry Commission, Ribble Valley Borough Council, Pendle Borough Council, Ribble Fisheries |
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Project summary
Diffusing the Issue is a partnership project that will use CRF funds to improve watercourses in areas of the Ribble Catchment that are intensely farmed. Diffuse pollution, poor habitat and obstructions to fish passage are causing certain watercourses in these areas to fail to meet the required standards under the Water Framework Directive (WFD).
Work has already been undertaken by the Environment Agency and the Ribble Rivers Trust to address the reasons for failure. In order to ensure that the priority waterbodies achieve Good Ecological Status under the WFD, the creation of riparian buffer zones, farm infrastructure improvements and the reconnection of habitat are necessary. Through targeted farm visits, the Ribble Rivers Trust will seek to identify ways in which diffuse pollution can be reduced, in a way that is sustainable and beneficial to farmers and landowners, as well as the environment.
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