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Case study:Glaisdale Beck Restoration Project + (Glaisdale Beck faces many pressures, predo … Glaisdale Beck faces many pressures, predominantly fine sedimentation, nutrient and organic matter enrichment. Before the Glaisdale Beck Restoration Project works were delivered, the waterbody status was downgraded to moderate status, as it is failing for phosphate (2015 Cycle 2). This project was an essential step in working towards achieving good ecological status by 2021.The main objectives for the 2015/16 Glaisdale Beck Restoration Project were:1. Engage with key farms: between 7-10 farms2. One-to-one farm advice (Water Friendly Farming): at 7-10 farms3. Erect riverside fencing and create buffer strips: ~2km of riparian fencing and associated buffer strips4. Install infrastructure improvements: such as watering points and tracks5. Tree planting: 200+ trees6. Large woody debris (materials for multiple sites): at 2+ sites7. Coppicing (two man days with tractor): at 2 sites8. Small-scale bank stabilisation (materials for multiple sites): at 2+ sitesImprovement works were aimed at reducing the source of fine sediment, nutrients and bacterial loading primarily by addressing stretches of Glaisdale Beck (and associated ditch networks) where degraded habitat and large areas of poached bank sides were evident. Improvement works that were delivered included: erecting livestock fencing to prevent access to Glaisdale Beck (and associated ditches), creating buffer strips to filter surface runoff by promoting natural re-vegetation and reducing bank erosion, providing alternative livestock watering points, addressing poached crossing points and planting trees to help create a riparian woodland corridor. The Catchment Partnership Officer's role was to work closely with local land managers, draw up capital work agreements and deliver works. This project is also a great example of working closely with the local Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) Officer to ensure the Glaisdale Beck Restoration Project worked alongside the new Countryside Stewardship Scheme.Glaisdale Beck Restoration Project was delivered by the Esk and Coastal Streams Catchment Partnership, a partnership between the Yorkshire Esk Rivers Trust and North York Moors National Park Authority. The project was funded thanks to the Catchment Partnership Action Fund and is a great example of partnership working with the Environment Agency. The project has delivered improvement works to reduce the impact of diffuse pollution that arises from rural land use and working towards preventing further deterioration of this waterbody - a vital step in working towards achieving good ecological status.The Esk and Coastal Stream Catchment Partnership engaged with nine key land managers in the dale, providing one-to-one Water Friendly Farming advice. 2927m of riparian fencing has been installed along Glaisdale Beck, key tributaries and associated ditched networks to reduce sediment and phosphate pathways. Over 1.5ha of buffer strips have been created to promote natural regeneration of trees and allow vegetation such as Greater woodrush to establish in these un-grazed strips. Two cattle pasture pumps and six livestock draining bays have been installed, and 65 trees have been planted in the new buffer strips to increase the tree age structure in the dale. 20m of bank stabilisation work has also been undertaken.Additional benefits as a result of this project include - 1. The Esk is a Drinking Water Protected Area, works delivered will improve raw water quality which will help reduce water treatment costs, 2) Overall biodiversity will improve - robust and connected habitats supporting a diverse range of species will provide more resilience to other pressures such as global climate change, 3) Fish populations will benefit from the improved spawning habitat, with a knock on benefit to the endangered freshwater pearl mussel, 4) Reducing bacterial loading from livestock will benefit the bathing water quality downstream, 5) Recreation and associated economic costs will benefit; wildlife watching, angling, freshwater activities such as boating, bathing water/coastal recreation, 6) Improving farm infrastructure will have knock on benefits for farm productivity/and farm business gains, 7) Water Friendly Farming leaflet circulation and one-to-one farm advice will improve local rural education on best practice, 8) Engaging with key farmers and building up good relationships, along with the opportunity to complete detailed surveys of the catchment enabled the Partnership to built up a picture of further priority works which need to be delivered to work towards achieving good ecological status by 2021, 9) Lessons learnt from this project will benefit the wider Esk and Coastal Streams catchment and help shape future restoration projects/habitat improvement works.ration projects/habitat improvement works.)
Case study:Goldrill Beck River Restoration + (Goldrill Beck runs from Brothers Water to … Goldrill Beck runs from Brothers Water to Ullswater, in the Lake District, and is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI. The beck was historically straightened, before the date of the earliest maps of the area, and subsequent years have seen further modifications including the addition of increasingly substantial revetments and large embankments. The channel was devoid of any features, and until recently, there was also a regular cycle of gravel removal. Stripped of its natural processes, the resulting channel was an exceptionally effective conveyor of water and sediment, moving large quantities of each rapidly downstream. In 2015, Storm Desmond devastated communities across Cumbria. Breaking many meteorological records, the storm event resulted in 7,465 homes being flooded. Roads were closed in 107 locations, with 354.8km of highway damaged (Cumbria County Council 2018). A long section of the A591 was washed away, cutting the Lake District in half for over five months while the road was repaired. In Ullswater, the A592 is a similarly significant road through the valley, but Goldrill Beck ran adjacent to the road with it’s western bank forming the wall between road and river. The flood brought the fear that this vital transport link could suffer the same fate as the A591 in the next storm. In 2018 the National Trust’s Riverlands project, part of a national programme of river and catchment restoration work, began working with the Trust’s agricultural tenant farmer, the Environment Agency and Natural England to develop an ambitious river restoration scheme. The aim was to protect the A592, deliver process-based restoration, enhance the SSSI condition, and improve floodplain ecology. The restoration design was completed in 2019. Having considered several options, a decision was made to re-meander the river across the floodplain. The new course would follow the preferred course of the water as indicated by a direct rainfall model, which simulated surface-water flows over the floodplain based on its topography. This option was chosen as it would immediately remove the risk to the A592, as well as provide a course for the river through the improved floodplain, where there was concern about the potential for uncontrolled and ongoing silt releases into the SSSI from other options. The final design included re-meandering the entire reach that abutted the A592, as well as adding bifurcations, ditch restoration, pond creation, a mixture of drain blocking and de-culverting, and encouraging the development of anastomosing channels through an existing wet woodland. A significant length of embankment was also removed downstream of the primary restoration reach, enabling the reconnection of the river and floodplain. Construction took place in summer 2021, taking 12 weeks to complete. The river has now increased in length from 889m to 2,500m, and is fully connected to its floodplain. Across the site natural processes have been allowed to proceed without interruption. The change since the project was completed has been dramatic, and the dominance of natural processes in evident. One of the bifurcated channels has blocked and unblocked several times, and large gravel bars have formed. Eroding riverbanks are creating valuable river-cliff habitat, and large woody debris has arrived, lodging in the channel. The wet woodland is rapidly changing, forming new channels with fallen trees and vegetation pushing the water in different directions. Floodplain habitat is significantly wetter, with ephemeral and permanent ponds and an increasing variety of plant species. Over the course of two winters, 2,170m3 of sediment has been stored across the site; this material would once have been conveyed rapidly downstream and added to the flood risk for local communities. Data analysis of the flood attenuation performance of the scheme is ongoing, with data collected from two years pre- restoration and two years post-restoration. Initial results from a single storm event show a delay between up and downstream flood peaks of over an hour, although it’s expected that aggregated data from all the events across the monitoring period will show a more modest delay on average. The area is grazed by cattle, the same herd as had previously grazed the site pre-restoration. They are supporting the breaking-up of the species-poor rush pasture, which is also being disrupted by regular inundation from the river and deposition of sediment. Finally, in January 2023, 16 Black Poplar Populus nigra ssp. betuifolia were planted on the floodplain. One of the rarest trees in Britain, its population has dwindled to an estimated 7,000 individuals across the country. The Black Poplars planted at Goldrill were propagated from a grove of 35 veteran trees in London, which had been saved by conservation specialist Jamie Simpson after genetic analysis confirmed this was most likely the only known surviving wild population left in the UK, and the only population with a 50:50 ratio of female and male specimens. Close of these individuals are the trees now standing on the floodplain at Goldrill.ow standing on the floodplain at Goldrill.)
Case study:Goshen Weir removal project, River Roch, Bury + (Goshan weir on the River Roch in Bury was … Goshan weir on the River Roch in Bury was severely constraining the river corridor and restricting fish passage upstream. The weir removal was the largest attempted at the time, approx 1 km downstream of Gigg lane weir that had previously collapsed. The weir was carefully removed by Environment Agency operations delivery operatives. Some consultancy pre-app work was undertaken by APEM that included the removal strategy to take out middle 60% and leave in the bankside lengths of the weir. This was to try and centralise the flow and take pressure of the river banks, especially the outer right hand bank.This is one of the larger weirs that has been removed as part of the Irwell WFD ‘Good ecological potential’ project.l WFD ‘Good ecological potential’ project.)
Case study:TerraSeixe + (Green infrastructures (GI) are fundamental … Green infrastructures (GI) are fundamental for territorial development. The Seixe river catchment basin (BHRS) is a microclimatic refuge with biogeographic characteristics , in particular fauna and flora with protection status. The aim of the project is to define GI and good management practices that are fundamental for ecological restoration and connectivity, biodiversity conservation and the promotion of nature tourism, based on climate change adaptation.In 2004, the Cordão Verde project in the south of Portugal defined the main ecological corridors that would ensure the ecological connectivity between the Alentejo coast and the Guadiana river valley, identifying the Monchique mountain and BHRS as the main hotspot in southern Portugal for biodiversity conservation.The combination of geographical and orographic characteristics created conditions for the existence of a microclimate refuge where some species typical of landscapes common at the end of the Tertiary period still persist, although today they are almost nonexistent in mainland Portugal. One of the representative species of these landscapes is the Quercus canariensis (Monchique oak). This species, together with other endemic flora and fauna of the region, gives a unique value to the native forests of this basin. This is formally recognized by the integration of almost 90% of this territory into the Natura 2000 Network, Important Bird Area (IBA) and the National Network of Protected Areas.The project is being developed as a transdisciplinary pilot project in the area of biodiversity conservation, land use and climate change. In particular, it focueses the protection and conservation of species of restricted distribution, such as endemic species, and the need to organize and manage this territory to make it more resilient to climate change, in which southern Portugal is particularly vulnerable.The overall objectives are: (i) definition and implementation of good management practices that ensure the conservation of biodiversity and the restoration of ecosystems in the context of emerging global change; (ii) create a climate refuge as an experimental and demonstrative area of climate change adaptation and mitigation measures; (iii) set up a support center for environmental education, ecotourism, research and scientific tourism at international level, contributing to rural development and the promotion of the local economy.nt and the promotion of the local economy.)
Case study:Dam removal at Grönkullen, River Rolfsån + (Grönkullen hydro power station is located … Grönkullen hydro power station is located in one of the upstream tributaries of River Rolfså, River Sörån. Restorations took place after the county administrative board wanted to make migration possible for lake dwelling brown trout in lake Lygnern. Because a chemical plant and a railway are situated next to the river and there is a possible concentration of chemicals in the river, investigations were accomplished to find out whether the dam removal has any effect to the stability conditions. Conclusion was that there would not be any significant effect of the dam removal to the stability or water levels of the river. Investigations were made in 2002-2004 and the municipality of Bollebygds bought the plant 2005 to be able to remove the dam. Restoration was done in 2005. A new river was rebuilt upstream and downstream of the old dam, altogether along a 200 m stretch. A small part of the old dam was saved as a reminder of how it once was. Stones and gravel were added to the river bank. Total cost of the restoration was about 5 million Swedish crones (ca. 500 000 euros).illion Swedish crones (ca. 500 000 euros).)
Case study:Gunnerside Gill: Abandoned metal mines + (Gunnerside Gill, in the Humber River Basin … Gunnerside Gill, in the Humber River Basin District, is located to the west of Richmond, North Yorkshire in upper Swaledale. The area was mined for lead, zinc and barium between 1700 and 1900. Cadmium occurs as a significant impurity in the lead-zinc minerals. The mineralisation occurs along vertical faults in the Carboniferous Limestone and Millstone Grit rocks at Gunnerside Gill and adjoining areas of Swaledale in Yorkshire, and forms part of the North Pennine Orefield.There is an extensive legacy of metal mining at Gunnerside Gill including many shafts, adits and drainage levels with several smelters and associated ore dressing floors. There are large areas of unvegetated spoil and bare rock exposed in deep hushes. Some spoil tips, such as at Dolly Mine, have steep unstable slopes that are being constantly eroded at the base by Gunnerside Gill, which also cuts through spoil in dressing floors situated in the valley bottom. Gunnerside Gill catchment (13sq.lm) is entirely within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and almost all of the catchment is co-designated as SSSI, SAC and SPA with some scheduled Ancient Woodland in the valley bottom above Gunnerside village. All of the mine site buildings are derelict, but there are 9 Scheduled Ancient Monuments including parts of the Blakethwaite, Lownathwaite, Bunton, Dolly, Barbara and Sir Francis mines. Bunton Lead Mine is listed on the MINING WASTE DIRECTIVE INVENTORY.There are 19 adits/levels identified in the catchment, and 2 of these, Bunton Level and Sir Francis Level, were purposely constructed as drainage levels and still have permanent discharge flows, with water containing high concentrations of lead, zinc and cadmium entering Gunnerside Gill. Chemical sampling of the tributary that flows from Kining Level indicates that there may be consistent flows here also.A number of single sampling events to investigate metal pollution of Gunnerside Gill and to establish the Mining Waste Directive inventory were carried out by the Environment Agency and Hull University in 2010 and 2011. These studies all showed concentrations of Pb, Zn and Cd above their respective EQS values of 7.2, 50, and 0.09ug/L (Zn and Cd are hardness based), while Cu, Fe and Mn concentrations were acceptable.Based on the above findings, a catchment characterisation programme was implemented in 2012-2013 using Defra funding, provided to investigate water pollution from abandoned metal mines. This project comprised monthly water quality sampling and simultaneous spot flow gauging at 6 locations, including the Bunton and Sir Francis Level discharges. An extra location was later added to investigate potential contribution of metal loading from Kining Level. The water quality results showed that the discharges from Bunton Level and Sir Francis Level contained the highest metal concentrations as follows: Bunton Level average concentrations (ug/L): Pb = 50 Zn = 800 Cd = 8 Sir Francis Level average concentrations (ug/L): Pb = 25 Zn = 1650 Cd = 14Metal loading was calculated from the concentration and flow data. When metal loadings were examined under different flow conditions, the contribution from the point source adit discharges were more significant during low flows, but less so in high flow conditions, when diffuse sources from spoil tips and re-suspension of contaminated sediments become more significant in the overall metal loading toGunnerside Gill and entering the River Swale.The Environment Agency has collaborated with the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and funded a heritage survey report, to look at options for remediation and reduction of metal pollution of Gunnerside Gill that do not adversely affect the integrity of the Scheduled Ancient Monuments.Impacts of metal mining at Gunnerside Gill Length of watercourse affected 6km to confluence with River Swale Average flow at the Swale confluence 150L/s Average metal concentrations (ug/L): Pb = 30 Zn = 170 Cd = 1.6 Average metal loading (kg/year): Pb = 140 Zn = 800 Cd = 8 Water body WFD status in 2009: Ecology = Good Chemistry = DNRABenefits of remediation: The River Swale will be protected from major metal pollution sources Scheduled Ancient Monuments will not be damaged by any remedial actions Developing partnerships with important stakeholders (YDNPA and Coal Authority) and using ourposition as an influential advisor to deliver shared environmental outcomes Contribute towards achieving Good Ecological and Chemical Status under WFDd Ecological and Chemical Status under WFD)
Case study:Fordmill weir + (Habitat restoration for the entire length, … Habitat restoration for the entire length, along with removing or modifying the weir to improve passage. Large step in river bed forming a 400mm weir, a major impediment to elver migration. Long length of overwide concrete bank and bed. Still waiting to confirm fundingd bed. Still waiting to confirm funding)
Case study:Case study:Biological protection shield to control streambank erosion in Ätran 2 + (Habitat restoration in Ätran was completed … Habitat restoration in Ätran was completed in the end of 2010. The restorated stream is situated in Ätran i Svenljung close to Sexdrega. The aim of the project was to prevent bank erosion and improve the unique trout population and in the stream. Bioengineering with root wads was used to protect the stream banks from erosion. The root wads were placed into a stream curve that was severely eroded. Also trees were planted near the shoreline to make the channel more resistant to floods and strong current.The restoration effect assessment has been done by sampling and measuring bottomfauna and aquatic plants. The stream shoreline's taxa amount and the diversity of macroinvertebrates has risen after the restoration work. Adding wood debris to the shoreline has given more food, shelter and breeding grounds for the invertebrates.nd breeding grounds for the invertebrates.)
Case study:River Cole Colebank Park + (Habitat restoration on a degraded urban river)
Case study:Rewilding the Wye + (Habitat works to reduce phosphate levels)
Case study:Haltwhistle burn; a total catchment approach + (Haltwhistle Burn: ‘a total catchment’ appr … Haltwhistle Burn: ‘a total catchment’ approach is a partnership project which will use CRF funds to improve the whole catchment which has suffered the pressures of quarrying, farming, industry and an increasing population. Although the ‘official’ reasons for failure concern pressures on fish according to the criteria provided by the Water Framework Directive (WFD) this project addresses total waterbody issues deriving from a multitude of pressures, each creating ‘sub-lethal’ but chronic stresses.Haltwhistle’s ‘Centre of Britain’ identity, together with attraction of Hadrian’s Wall makes it a po-tentially significant tourism centre, with a focus on both heritage and natural features. There are however significant economic difficulties and youth behaviour issues. Haltwhistle Burn is a central focus and has already attracted works of improvement and interpretation by the Haltwhis-tle Partnership.Since the 2007 floods in the town, Tyne Rivers Trust has nurtured excellent relationships with agencies and extremely enthusiastic individuals directly connected to their catchment. Whilst the project is not a flood defence project this CRF funding now gives us a clear focus for agency action and direct spending on mitigating excess runoff and pollution.Tyne Rivers Trust have already carried out geomorphological and habitat assessment of the entire burn, concluding that the ‘catchment approach’ would, by combining the small issues, create a significant benefit for the South Tyne and address the WFD ‘poor status’ classification.Increase awareness of flood issues. Community engagement with, and responsibility for, the delivery within every strand of this project will be encour-aged. A Tyne Rivers Trust River Watch group has already been set up collating existing local knowledge, carrying out some improvement tasks such as tree planting and to achieve monitoring via fixed point photography, inverte-brate analysis, electro-fishing, and rainfall and flow measurements. The local school has also experiences a ‘Living Rivers’ day with Tyne Rivers Trust exploring their local burn and issues of the wider catchment. They will be further engaged as the project develops.will be further engaged as the project develops.)
Case study:Mill Road Weir, Pontypool + (Healthy Rivers will install a fish pass ra … Healthy Rivers will install a fish pass ramp on the weir to improve fish migration upstream. Currently the weir poses a barrier to upstream fish migration particularly to smaller fish. The ramp in the centre of the weir will create an attractive flow of water and will reduce the need for migrating fish to leap out of the water to get over the weir. Healthy Rivers will also install eel mats on a wing wall beside the weir to improve access upstream for elvers.eir to improve access upstream for elvers.)
Case study:The Lugg & Arrow, Leader + + (Herefordshire Rivers LEADER+ Programme: A … Herefordshire Rivers LEADER+ Programme:A Fisheries Improvement SchemeThe essential features of the project were:• Engaging with local people and explaining the importance of their rivers, the problems affecting them and the value their rivers bring.• Restoring and correcting some of the factors that limit Lugg and Arrow fisheries - fish passes and habitat restoration.• Education - salmon in the classroom. Reared salmon were released by children at various local schools into the Arrow to help restore the run, a useful introduction to biology. This was in combination with the removal of obstructions to migration. The four schools involved in this aspect of the project were: Kingsland CE School; Kington Primary School; Marden Primary and Pembridge Primary School.At the outset, we identified a need for fencing on some of the lowland tributaries where excessive stock poaching and grazing was causing a serious siltation problem. Our efforts to tackle this put us in direct conflict with the Lugg Internal Drainage Board, whose prime objective is not principally concerned with the good ecological status of the streams in their domain.Weirs were originally constructed for many reasons ranging from providing water power and irrigation, via a series of carriers, to flood and erosion prevention. Many are either an intrinsic part of the Herefordshire countryside and still functional and so removal is either too costly or unacceptable. Fortunately, providing fish access does not necessarily require this as there are simpler ways using the natural ability of salmonids to ascend obstacles by fitting fish passes on the weirs or by using existing leats to bypass the weir.14 fish access schemes have been completed to ease upstream movement. Where EAW is the weir owner, they have led the work and WUF has taken the lead on privately owned structures.On the Lugg the project has completed fish passes on Yatton Court, Ballsgate and upper Lye weirs and there have been alterations to the blockstone weirs at Crowards, Coxall and Eyton. This takes forward the work done with the fish passes at Leominster and Hampton Court built prior to the project. Salmon now have access to the Welsh headwaters for the first time in at least 30 years.On the Arrow, fish passes have been installed on Grove Farm weir and bypass channels re-established on Mowley, Hunton and Malhollam. In addition, obstructions have been eased on the Stansbach stream, an important trout spawning stream.At Folly farm and Glanarrow weirs, structural surveys, planning, listed building and flood risk management consents have been obtained and fish passes "built". However, the high flows of summer 2007 delayed the final "bolting down". These will now be installed in the spring of 2008 at the Foundation's expense.Access and EconomicsAs with all schemes to enhance the natural environment, encouraging people to enjoy, appreciate, use but above all share concern for the rivers must be accompanied by raising awareness of the opportunities available balanced against the threats facing the rivers.The inclusion of sections of the Herefordshire Lugg and Arrow in the Wye and Usk Passport has proved to be a great success. The booklet detailing the scheme now has a circulation of over 10,000 and the availability of Herefordshire's natural resource and the Leader + Project work is a feature of the publication.The 2006 edition of the passport included 2 Arrow beats which brought in 122 rod days. In 2007 the Passport expanded with the inclusion of 7 more Lugg and Arrow fisheries and in total they generated 278 visits. Surveys in both 2006 and 2007 within the Passport showed that 64% of the rod days were associated with a least 1 nights accommodation within the county. In 2008 a further 4 fisheries joined the scheme and early sales of vouchers in 2008 are showing considerable growth (137% over the first 2 months). It is anticipated that these beats will accommodate in excess of 800 rod days in 2008.Achievements:• Community groups/trusts/forums established or assisted• 9 Environmental / cultural appraisals carried out• 1 Community environmental / cultural activities established or assisted• 18 Environmental advice or assistance facilities provided for business• 3 Information facilities provided• 11 Sites made available for tourism activity• 2 community initiatives developed• 50+ People involved in groups / trusts / forums on activities• 287 People involved in studies or appraisals• 44 People undertaking enhancement projects• 230+ People participating in local cultural and recreational events or festivals• 14 Environmental enhancements on historic and cultural features completedn historic and cultural features completed)
Case study:Herefordshire Asset Restoration Project (HARP) + (Herefordshire has the benefit of one of th … Herefordshire has the benefit of one of the most famous salmon rivers in the UK - the river Wye. It is also one of the UK's best coarse fishing rivers and its Herefordshire tributaries are fine trout and grayling streams. Yet its value to the local economy falls well short of its potential. Salmon stocks are improving following investment in the upper reaches but the infrastructure that ties in visitors to fishing, accommodation and other facilities and opportunities, requires restoration and further development.Until the mid 1980's the Wye supported 70 direct full time jobs, and 5 times as many in associated businesses. The decrease in salmon stocks that reached its nadir in 2002 led to an exodus of anglers resulting in a decline in the rural economy. No specific thought was given to developing the Wye's coarse or trout fishery. This decline and prevailing attitudes of "wait and see" drove down investment, compounding the problem.A promising start at developing this important natural resources was made in 2006 through our Defra funded RES project. 43 fishery infrastructure improvements were completed, enabling better access to riverbanks for visiting anglers. However, despite the project being concluded successfully, our efforts were not cast widely enough, nor of sufficient duration to reach sustainability. After a delayed start, our Natural Assets project HARP commenced in August 2011. Funded and supported by Advantage West Midlands, Natural England and the Environment Agency, it has 3 main areas of activity:1. Restoring, improving and developing angling infrastructure + establishing new opportunities for salmon, trout and coarse fishing.2. Securing the existing marketing vehicle, the 'Wye and Usk Passport', and significantly expanding it.3. Helping to resolve increasing angler/canoeist conflict by developing, alongside EAW, alternative sites for canoe access, codes that work (as in Wales) and installing riverside signage at the known trouble spots. In recent years lack of coordination between the fishing and canoeing sectors has led to increasing conflict that can spoil both activities. This is a surmountable problem that can be ameliorated by zoning, education and facilitation for the benefit of all.Achievements• 85 fishery infrastructure improvements• A further 64 infrastructure improvements on 6 new beats• 2.9 Full Time Equivalent jobs created• 2 jobs safeguarded within WUF. 10.5 Full Time Equivalent jobs in the fishing guide/accommodation sector safeguarded.• Assisted 1 graduate gain employment in land based sector via WUF • Assist 1 non graduate full time and 1 part-time to gain employment in the land base sector via WUF • Levered in £59,864 of private investment by December 2011• 4 days support to fishing guides • Attracted 768 extra fishing visitors (5,464 in total) during the lifetime of the project with many more expected to take advantage of the 23 Herefordshire fisheries that joined the scheme in 2011/12.• Provided opportunities for 31 young people (14-19 age) to engage with the natural environment making them aware of future employment opportunities• Engaged 9 businesses in new collaborations• Levered in further public investment £155,000 by Dec 2011• Assist with the development of one canoe access/egress point downstream of Hayanoe access/egress point downstream of Hay)
Case study:'t Merkske + (Het Merkske is a river in a southern tip o … Het Merkske is a river in a southern tip of the Dutch province Noord-Brabant and forms part of the border with Belgium. This area has an important ecological function and is home to large numbers of river animals. Further improvement of the river's ecological quality has been pursued through Building with Nature measures. Regular maintenance of the river's edges has been suspended so that branches and fallen trees remain in or near the stream, as long as this does not impede the flow too much. Additonally, dead wood has been introduced at fifteen locations, in various forms: branches, stubs and trunks.various forms: branches, stubs and trunks.)
Case study:Goresbrook and Ship and Shovel Sewer + (High density housing development 350 acres with measures to conserve and enhance biodiversity in green spaces – 40% of site – including along watercourse corridors. Barking riverside redevelopment.)
Case study:Buzzards Mouth Creek + (High density housing development 350 acres with measures to conserve and enhance biodiversity in green spaces – 40% of site – including along watercourse corridors. Through Barking Riverside Development.)
Case study:River Wandle Restoration Project + (Historically the River Wandle was a famous … Historically the River Wandle was a famous chalkstream trout fishery, with the Carshalton arm even lending its name to fishing techniques like the Carshalton Dodge. The Carshalton arm (a Water Framework Directive waterbody in its own right) in the headwaters was not only identified as strategically important spawning habitat but had the potential to sustain an isolated population if large downstream weirs could not be removed.However, the 1 km Carshalton waterbody was significantly degraded being overwide, disconnected and impounded by five weirs, over-shaded, contaminated with road runoff, with little habitat variation and limited fish populations. Hence this waterbody was selected for restoration and re-establishment of a wild trout population. Project Aim: To establish a population of brown trout in the Carshalton arm of the River Wandle for the first time in over 80 years.Objective: To rehabilitate the Carshalton waterbody by improving habitat diversity and quality, fish passage, hydromorphology and water quality; with wild trout used as the indicator species for the river’s recovery. This Scheme was delivered through a phased approach over six years. A breakdown can be found below of the different phases, with specific project details found on the individual case study pages. Butter Hill Phase 1: Working in partnership with the Environment Agency, 3 weirs were lowered. Habitat enhancement works were undertaken in the channel with the Wild Trout Trust as part of a practical training day in river restoration techniques for volunteers. A Larinier Fish Pass was installed on a 1.8 m weir downstream. Butter Hill Phase 2: A small weir which provided a barrier to fish passage and impounded the river for 50 m was notched. This improved fish passage by connecting up 2.5 km of river over two waterbodies. Upstream of the weir, the impounded section was replaced with a narrower channel and marginal shelf which enables the river to be more resilient to low flows and provides a small floodplain in a highly urbanised area. Butter Hill Phase 3: The weir at ButterHill was reduced in height by 1 m and the fish pass modified to increase efficiency. The length of impounded river was reduced by 150 m (15% of total waterbody length) and fish passage opened up for 500 m upstream (50% of the waterbody length). A total of 500 m of river was narrowed and meandered with a low flow channel, berms, riffles, pools and marginal wetlands created along the length. Approximately 300 tonnes of gravel were added to restore geomorphology. Volunteers planted 2000 plants and coppiced trees to enhance light penetration.Silt & SuDs: To reduce urban diffuse pollution, five innovative measures were installed and trialled to determine their effectiveness for mitigation of urban diffuse pollution, particularly road runoff: Downstream Defenders, Siltex, Smart Sponges, Mycofilters and Rain Gardens., Smart Sponges, Mycofilters and Rain Gardens.)
Case study:Hofstadelva + (Hofstadelva is a small side-river in a lar … Hofstadelva is a small side-river in a larger river system of Stjørdalselva. Due to risk of avalanche and erosion large sections of embarkments are established along both sides of Hofstadelva. Mitigation efforts included shaping of the embarkments to mimic the original stream structure, topsoil and turf transplants are used to improve natural vegetation recovery along the river.tural vegetation recovery along the river.)
Case study:The Holbina-Dunavat Restoration Project + (Holbina-Dunavat area (S=5630 ha) has been … Holbina-Dunavat area (S=5630 ha) has been studied from 1994 in order to establish a strategy for ecological restoration by a reintegration of the fish farm basins with the surrounding wetlands by opening the ring dikes around the basins. The positive effects are both ecological (wetland restoration, natural habitat and breeding area for fish and aquatic birds) and socio-economical (development of traditional activities, fishing, livestock and reed harvesting, creation of recreational areas for ecotourism) for the local people.Works included: Connecting Fishpond Holbina-Dunavat to the Danube regime.pond Holbina-Dunavat to the Danube regime.)
Case study:Tanners Brook + (Holly Brook is a tributary of Tanner’s Bro … Holly Brook is a tributary of Tanner’s Brook, a heavily urbanised watercourse which flows through Millbrook and into Southampton Water. Both watercourses are heavily modified in their lower reaches due to urban developmentand are subject to fluvial flooding at various locations. The Holly Brook channel has been straightened and culverted in some sections. Flow in the Holly Brook is predominantly uniform glides with a meandering planform and localised riffles and pools – overall it has limited geomorphological diversity. Further downstream it is constrained by urban development. In Southampton Golf Club the channel had been culverted, resulting in poor drainage. The 27 hole golf course is characterised by a highly managed undulating landscape with frequent copses of mature trees throughout the course. Holly Brook is currently culverted through the middle of the course, with the exception of a short stretch through a large woodland copse in the very centre of the course (designated as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation). To the north of the golf course, the brook flows naturally through a mature woodland copse. To the south, the brook is culverted underneath Southampton Sports Centre.rted underneath Southampton Sports Centre.)
Case study:Hoveton Wetlands Restoration Project + (Hoveton Great Broad is situated between th … Hoveton Great Broad is situated between the villages of Hoveton and Horning, immediately adjacent to the River Bure in the heart of the Broads. It is designated under the Habitats and Birds Directives and the RAMSCAR Convention on Wetlands of International Importance. The lake has poor plant growth and excessive sediment deposits. This acts as a source of phosphorus which causes algal growth and poor ecology. The quality of the river water has improved over recent years and is now able to support the lake restoration. None of the 21 lakes in the Broadland catchment meet good WFD status. This project will help inform future lake measures in this internationally important wetland.in this internationally important wetland.)
Case study:Reopening and restoration of the stream Hovinbekken + (Hovinbekken is one of several streams that … Hovinbekken is one of several streams that were covered and culverted during the urban development of Oslo and the surrounding area in the 19th century. It is now considered a Heavily Modified Water Body (HMWB).Through Oslo municipality's program, “Byøkologisk program 2011-2026”, plans were made to reopen closed streams and create blue-green corridors throughout the city. This included also the reopening of the stream Hovinbekken and restoration of parts of it back to a more natural state.Here is a list of the restoration projects in Hovinbekken (completed, in progress or planned). These stretches of river are going to be reopened and/or undergo different types of restoration work:• Side stream Barkebåtbekken - Finished in 2007• The award winning Bjerkedalen park - Finished in 2013• Tegelverkstomta/Tegelverksdammen - Finished in 2015• Ensjøbyen - In progress• Jordal - In progress• Klosterenga park - Planned In progress • Klosterenga park - Planned)
Case study:Restorations of River Nolån-Hulta dam removal + (Hulta Dam is situated in South-East of Swe … Hulta Dam is situated in South-East of Sweden in River Nolån. Hulta dam was built in the late 1800´s as a sawmill and flour mill. Even though the mill burned down in 1990´s the dam made it impossible for fish to migrate upstreams. In may 2010 the municipality of Bollebygd bought the dam and surrounding land as the aim of restoring it for migrating fish and other aquatic organisms. Court gave permission for restorations in april 2012. Restorations took place in summer 2012 when dam was removed and fishpassage constructed. The project was carried out co-operation with the consultant SWECO Environment AB, municipality of Bollebygd and the County Administrative Board of Västra Götalands and financed with state funds.a Götalands and financed with state funds.)
Case study:Design and Application of a Sustainable Soil Management Model for Orchard Crops in the Doñana National Park Area + (Human activities in the Guadiamar river ba … Human activities in the Guadiamar river basin have a negative effect on the conservation of this natural setting, the main tributary of the Doñana Natural Area. The olive tree is the main species cultivated. Agrochemicals and suspended matter reach the river through runoff and groundwater flow. The combination of inefficient farming techniques with terrain features contributing to increased erosion. The main objectives of this project are: Enhance the use of agricultural techniques that respect the environment; improve the sustainability of farms through the efficient use of land and water resources; reduce pollution of surface water and groundwater pollutants from agricultural activities; increase participation in conservation espacion Natura 2000 network. The project has a total budget of 789.693€ and is financed by LIFE project (394.797 €), Government of Andalusia and ASAJA (Association of Young Farmers of Seville).(Association of Young Farmers of Seville).)

Case study:River Nar SSSI river restoration + (Improve SSSI chalk river habitat)

Case study:Derbyshire Habitat Improvements + (Improve habitat, bank repair work and prevent erosion by installation of coir rolls and marginal woody debris)
Case study:Hoo Brook root plates + (Improve instream habitat diversity and fish access)
Case study:Corfe River + (Improve the Corfe River WFD classification failure of poor for macrophytes and phytobenthos combined and moderate due to elevated phosphate levels, high flows and high shading. Establish a vision for naturally functioning river)
Case study:River Meden response to diffuse pollution + (Improvement works on the River Meden. The … Improvement works on the River Meden. The work involved installing fencing, cattle drink and pasture pump, to prevent poaching of the river bank. Poaching of river banks leads to run off and erosion, damaging soils and polluting watercourses with an excess of sediment and nutrient. Protected over 250m of the river. Riverbanks will be allowed to recover and water quality improved. Vegetation cover is ideal Water Vole habitat and bird breeding sites.ater Vole habitat and bird breeding sites.)
Case study:Cray River Enhancement + (Improvements to bankside habitat via opening up areas of dense scrub and coppicing trees.)
Case study:Maltby WASH + (Improving school grounds for wildlife and fencing at farm to prevent rural diffuse pollution)
Case study:Freiston Managed Realignment Scheme + (In 1983, HM Prison Service (HMP) claimed 6 … In 1983, HM Prison Service (HMP) claimed 66ha of intertidal habitat to gain land for arable production by building a new seaward defence. During the 1990s, the Environment Agency identified this 1,750m stretch of seawall owned by HMP as at high risk of failure, and following a cost benefit analysis decided to strengthen the old, landward, bank in order to form the flood defence. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) was very keen to take this opportunity to realign the defences and recreate intertidal habitats, and, following discussions with the Environment Agency, English Nature and HMP, acquired the land.Prior to the realignment, in 2000, some 1,100m of the remnant landward sea wall were enforced, and a new 500m cross wall built. The material for these works was sourced on site (the borrow pit was later developed into a 15ha saline lagoon). Prior to breaching the sea wall, the vegetation on the 66ha site was cut, baled and removed, field drains were infilled (as far as fill material was available) and some 1,200m of artificial creek system were dug (two channels leading from each breach). Outside the site, some 50m of the external primary creek network were deepened. Finally, three 50m wide breaches were created in the outer sea wall (with channels initially 2m wide and 1m deep).The site is owned and managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). Its Freiston Shore reserve incorporates the 66ha realignment site, a 15ha saline lagoon and 72ha of wet grassland. Furthermore, Freiston Shore already protects 683ha of saltmarsh and mudflats, which form part of the Wash Special Protection Area (SPA) (RSPB website, 2010).rotection Area (SPA) (RSPB website, 2010).)
Case study:River Little Ouse at Thetford + (In 1991 the site and adjacent land were pu … In 1991 the site and adjacent land were purchased by the BTO to create a wetland bird reserve. The Little Ouse had previously been straightened and flowed in a trapezoidal channel. In-stream habitat was poor, macrophytes were confined mainly to the shallow margins and the substrate was dominated by sand with some silt and gravel.The Environment Agency were approached to assist with restoring flows to the original, meandering course which remained as a damp depression. By restoring flows to the old channel 900m of diverse river habitat with varied morphology and a connection to the floodplain was gained.Problems have been experienced with the breaching of several banks at meanders and the development of permanently ponded areas (the original design was aimed at encouraging seasonal inundation to create suitable nesting habitats for waders such as lapwing). Several attempts have been made to repair these breaches with techniques such as blue clay banks and pre-seeded coir mattingFurther remediation works are planned for September 2013 and will consist of the creation of 'living revetments'. The approximate cost of this additional work is £6,000.te cost of this additional work is £6,000.)
Case study:Restoring sea-trout and salmon habitat in Aurlandselva + (In 1997, 11 weirs have been removed. In 2003-2009, side channels have been opened. In 2010, a fishway has been opened. In 2009-2012, spawning gravel has been introduced. In 2010-2011, Harrowing has been applied.)
Case study:Restoration of the river Børselva + (In 1999, before the measures were carried … In 1999, before the measures were carried out, there were problems with siltation and overgrowth of macrophytes in the river channel, due to the greatly reduced water flow resulting from hydropower production and agricultural drainage. There were very poor conditions for fish and other aquatic organisms. Nearly 70% of the water area in Børselva was covered by plants. Important habitats for wetland birds were in danger of disappearing. Large areas of trout spawning and growing areas were destroyed.Measures implemented in the agricultural channel ("Bruksåskanalen") included erosion control, establishment of sedimentation ponds with vegetation filters and revegetation along the channel. Three paved thresholds were established in Børselva, with the laying of spawning gravel. 1 km of the overgrown part of the river was opened with an excavator and fiber fabric was laid, with stone and gravel on top. Dredging and opening of the rest of the Børselva with a large excavator ("Langemann") was carried out. Different water discharges in Børselva (from the dam in Børsvatnet) were tested - with the main focus on “flushing floods” and winter water flow.n “flushing floods” and winter water flow.)
Case study:Voorste Nete at Dessel + (In 2004 a reach of 1.3km of the small, cha … In 2004 a reach of 1.3km of the small, channelized lowland brook, Voorste Nete, was diverted because of sand mining activities. The sinuosity of the newly created reach of the Voorste Nete, 1.9km in length, was based on old maps, aerial photography and field measurements. The new brook was hydrologically isolated with a bentonite mat preventing water loss due to a decline of the groundwater level. The sides of the bentonite were placed upright for 0.5m and the lining was filled with the original sand from digging out the new reach.Originally the newly created streambed has a weak meandering channel pattern (sinuoscity 1.1), and was 1m wide at the bottom and 2m wide at the top. In August 2004, a summer storm caused severe erosion and had a noticeable impact on the profile. In the first three years, mechanical weed clearance was only conducted once in the upstream reach of the diversion in autumn 2005. In 2007, mechanical weed mowing was executed for the total stream. mowing was executed for the total stream.)
Case study:LIFE 06 NAT/SLO/000069 Intermittent Lake Cerknica + (In 2006 Notranjska Regional Park acquired … In 2006 Notranjska Regional Park acquired financial support from European programme LIFE – Nature for project LIFE 06. The purpose of this project was the establishment of appropriate conditions for protection and conservation of animal and plant species and their habitats on Lake Cerknica. Factors that threaten the biodiversity on Lake Cerknica are modified watercourses, abandoning of meadow mowing and deficient knowledge of nature and its conservation. With the intention of maintaining biodiversity on Lake Cerknica efforts were oriented to following actions:* Restoration of watercourses, that would contribute to higher water ground level and retaining of overall water level on Lake Cerknica* Composition of a Management plan, which serves as groundwork for managing the project area and is orientated towards conservation of natural and cultural heritage of Lake Cerknica* Mapping of habitat types with the intention of conserving the endangered ones* Land managing including buying, late mowing and mulching on the permanently protected land.* Popularization of the project and education of the youth on the importance of nature conservation.The aim of the project was the restoration of former meanders and by doing so retaining the water longer in the dry period and increasing the groundwater level in wetland areas. It was expected that in this way the ecological conditions of the wetland areas, and thereby the living conditions for flora and fauna, improve.Inženiring za vode d.o.o. produced the project documentation, based on a review of the situation on the terrain and examining the location of riverbeds as they were before the regulating operations began. More than 12 km of watercourses in the Cerknica area are included in this study.Re-instatement of the old course and creation of backwater and water retention areas to encourage groundwater level rise and slower runoff of low waters.Community Involvement - education of the youth on the importance of nature conservation. RESTORATION OF THE GORIŠKI BREŽIČEK STREAM: By restoring former meanders of the Goriški Brežiček stream it was intend to raise the groundwater level in the area of the Dujce fen which ranks among the qualifying habitats for determining the Natura 2000 areas, and thus restore appropriate conditions for sustaining this bog. The company TGM Bizjak, Dušan Bizjak s.p. completed the restoration works on approximately 500 m long section of upper stream and on 200 m in its lower part at the confluence with the Lipsenjščica stream.Expected results of this restoration: *slower runoff of low waters from the area of the intermittent lake, * ground water level rise, * retention of water in depressions and stream branches, consequently higher constant ground water level height and change in the soil – water rate.Restoring Goriški Brežiček stream was planned for the entire section, from the mill at the source, to its mouth in Lipsenjščica River, but only a part has been realized. The entire length of the stream has been straightened in the past, but given the terrain and vegetation, the original stream channel is still clearly visible. Restoring the original layout consisted of its deepening. Average width of the planned channel section was from 3.0 to 6.0 m. Excavation has been exercised in the form of U, with banks sloping 1:2, but it was planned that the transition slope of stream bank and terrain on majority of the length is carried out in a vertical slope and then let the water itself create a stable bank. It was assumed that the stability would be provided primarily by turf and partly by the riparian vegetation root system. Deepening of the stream bed at the juncture with the primary bottom at the upstream side has been protected by the small wooden weir (a small weir with the top corners at the bed level or just above it, which is not noticeable under normal hydrological conditions). Where possible, multiple channels with lower spills/overflows between the excavated meanders were predicted. Spills/overflows has been fortified with small wooden weirs (wooden piles, tree trunks) to prevent uncontrolled deepening of the spills/overflows. Spills/overflows were carried out above medium water level and they were covered with turf. At the appropriate locations at the contact of the current and planned section have also been carried out coves or bays, which are designed by keeping part of the current channel or in the area of inactive tributaries. RESTORATION OF THE TRESENEC STREAM:The restoration of the former riverbed of Tresenec stream from its source in the direction of Levišča sinkholes was undertook in order to raise the level of groundwater and thus enable the sustenance of characteristic water and river-bank plant communities. The Tresenec stream is also of great importance to the animal world since it is the only watercourse in the Lake Cerknica area that never runs dry and as such offers refuge for the water animals in the times of drought. On its banks you can still find elusive Otter’s (Lutra lutra) footprints. GRADBINKO d.o.o. enterprise completed the restoration on 650 m long section of the Tresenec stream.By increasing length of stream, restoring former branches and meanders, the water surface of the stream increased, which will have a positive effect on the conservation of aquatic, riparian and wetland habitats.ation of aquatic, riparian and wetland habitats.)
Case study:The Bulgarian Wetlands Restoration and Pollution Reduction Project + (In 2007 the wetlands of the Persin Island … In 2007 the wetlands of the Persin Island were re-linked to the Danube River under the Project for Wetlands Restoration and Pollution Reduction as part of the initiative “Lower Danube Green Corridor”. The project was carried out by the Ministry of the Environment and Water in Bulgaria and the main donor was the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The restored wetland is a man controlled floodplain of about 2200 ha. The depth of flooding varies up to 2.5 m. At this water level, four relatively large marshes shape up in the eastern part of the island – Murtvo Blato, Peschina, Staroto Blato and Dyulova Bara, as well as several smaller ones.The most important and innovative activity of the project is the physical restoration of the wetlands in the two protected areas. In the course of the implementation of this component activities the project has restored 4 035 ha of former wetlands on two specific sites – Belene Island (2 280 ha) within the Persina Nature Park and Kalimok/Brushlen (1 755 ha) within the Kalimok/Brushlen Protected Site – in order to demonstrate the use of riparian wetlands as nutrient traps.se of riparian wetlands as nutrient traps.)
Case study:LARA (Lugg and River Arrow) + (In 2008 the Foundation secured funding fro … In 2008 the Foundation secured funding from the SITA Trust's Enriching Nature Programme for a £194,000 lower Lugg and Arrow project. The trust was set up to manage sums from SITA's landfill tax and has used this to support actions under Entrust's DA (Biodiversity) measure.With support from the Lugg & Arrow Fisheries Association (LAFA) and from the Wye Salmon Fisheries Owners Association (WSFOA), LARA will improve the biodiversity in the Lugg and Arrow within 10 miles of Leominster's licensed land fill site. In 2007 salmon, trout and the habitat "rivers and streams" were added to the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP). These, plus brook and river lamprey, bullhead, otter, a wide range of invertebrates (inc. crayfish), grey wagtail, kingfisher, dipper and sand martin will benefit from the project.The project has 3 main areas of activity:• Riverline habitat restoration• Fish passage• Improving water qualityThe project began with baseline surveys including a macrophyte (plants that live in or near water) survey.Habitat RestorationThe project will focus on fencing out the most damaged of the tributaries in the area. These include: Pinsley; Tippets; Broad; Aston; Curl and Wellington brooks; and the river Arrow.In addition to this, a sequential 3-year work plan has been developed for 1.2km of the main stem of the Lugg at Mortimer's cross. The first stage of this involved re-establishment of ranunculus and increasing the cover on the banks. 580m was completed in September 2009. Also, a new site of 2.4km of main stem on the Arrow at Monkland was coppiced and the willow laid into the banks.s coppiced and the willow laid into the banks.)
Case study:Kentchurch Weir Removal + (In 2008, EA Wales and Atkins completed a p … In 2008, EA Wales and Atkins completed a project to install a fish pass at Osbaston, downstream of Kentchurch Weir - to improve fish passage upstream. However, the 2 metre high Kentchurch Weir posed as a significant and impassable barrier to fish passage further upstream. A £100,000, 18 month-long project was undertaken, beginning in 2008, to remove this structure and open up the upper reaches of the Monnow.d open up the upper reaches of the Monnow.)
Case study:Strategic Framework for Restoration of the River Avon (SFfRRA) + (In 2009 the Strategic Framework for the Re … In 2009 the Strategic Framework for the Restoration of the River Avon (SFfRRA) was developed in partnership with Natural England, Wessex Water, the Wiltshire Fisheries Association and the Wessex Chalk Streams Project. The SFfRRA is the guide for the restoration of the Hampshire Avon and has identified options for restoration.The Strategic Restoration of the River Avon (SRRA) was put in place by the SFfRRA, with the ultimate goal of moving towards a more naturally-functioning system that is able to adjust and respond to changes without constant management.The Strategic Framework for Restoration of the River Avon (SFfRRA) aims to provide a plan for the physical restoration of the whole river throughout the designated length of the River Avon System and River Till SSSIs. SFfRRA is one of a number of projects and strategies that seek to address specific issues within the river and its catchment. This review and survey of thegeomorphological pressures seeks to identify the nature and scale of the physical changes and the impacts that they potentially have on ecological condition. potentially have on ecological condition.)
Case study:Hull and East Riding Catchment Partnership + (In 2012, Defra introduced the catchment ba … In 2012, Defra introduced the catchment based approach (CaBA) - a community-led approach that engages people and groups from across society to help improve our water environments. Defra drives CaBA through a national network of catchment partnerships. These partnerships are expected to identify local priorities and tackle cross-cutting issues; ensure that the work of partners is coordinated; and deliver improvements across their catchments.Established in 2014, the Hull and East Riding Catchment Partnership is hosted by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust with support from the East Yorkshire Rivers Trust as Joint Host. They are joined on the partnership by the Beverley and North Holderness Internal Drainage Board, East and North Yorkshire Waterways Partnership, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Environment Agency, Hull City Council, Natural England, Ouse and Humber Drainage Board, South Holderness Internal Drainage Board and Yorkshire Water.Unlike most other catchments, the Hull and East Riding catchment area comprises a series of distinct and often discrete watercourses / water bodies, known locally as: Barmston Sea Cut; Gypsey Race; Hornsea Mere; Market Weighton Canal and River Foulness; River Hull; and the South Holderness Drains (Burstwick, Keyingham, Ottringham, Thorngumbald and Winestead).Most of these water bodies are separate from the main inland waterway network. Together, though, they are crucial to the drainage of the Yorkshire Wolds and the East Riding and to the unique landscape character of the region. In March 2017, the Hull and East Riding Catchment Partnership published its first catchment plan, which explains how partners are using the CaBA to make a difference in the water environment, in local communities and to the local economy – now and in the long term. The document also demonstrates the partnership's strong track record of collaborative working and includes case studies which illustrate the partnership's capacity for effective catchment management.pacity for effective catchment management.)
Case study:River Alt and Croxteth Brook Restoration Project. + (In 2012, funding became available from DEF … In 2012, funding became available from DEFRA’s Catchment Restoration Fund, via the Environment Agency, for projects that could contribute to improving the water quality or biodiversity of rivers that were failing to meet EU Water Framework Directive standards for ‘Good’ ecological potential. The River Alt Restoration Project is a partnership between the Cass Foundation and the Community Forest Trust with support from the Environment Agency, Liverpool City Council and the local community in Stonebridge, Liverpool. The funding provided the opportunity to transform brownfield land that was blighting the area and attracting fly-tipping, by ‘daylighting’ the river and creating an attractive, publically accessible greenspace and setting for regeneration at Stonebridge Cross, in Croxteth. The River Alt flows through an area of North Liverpool that experiences some of the most severe socio-economic problems in the UK and is one of Liverpool City Council’s highest priorities for regeneration. The River Alt Restoration Project supports several Liverpool and Environment Agency strategic priorities and plans including the River Basin Management Plan, the City’s Green Infrastructure Strategy and Flood Risk Management Plan and addresses issues including: • Poor river morphology• High flood risk within built-up areas and agricultural land • Risk of blockage and failure of culverted sections due to fly-tipping• Presence of invasive species including Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam • Culverted river section creating a poor environment for biodiversity (e.g. status of ‘Bad’ for invertebrates) • Isolated green spaces and poor habitat connectivity • Neglected brownfield land blighting a deprived area of the city• The need for meaningful engagement with the community to encourage a sense of ownership, support ultimately the long term success of the project The River Alt flows through Merseyside from Huyton to Hightown, passing through West Derby, Croxteth and Maghull. Much of the 28km course has been affected by man-made intervention including canalisation and culverting. Over 8km of its length has been buried underground in concrete culverts including the 350m section that flowed through Stonebridge Cross in Croxteth. The River Alt Restoration Project has opened up the river to create a new public park alongside Stonebridge Lane, on a site that had been vacant and derelict for some time following demolition.The project has diverted a section of heavily engineered river from culvert into a new 900m meandering, naturalistic, open river channel with 1740m of newly vegetated river banks including flood plain ledges, an extensive riparian zone plus adjacent wildflower areas, semi natural grassland, willow scrub and wooded habitat. This section of river corridor has been transformed from brownfield land to 8.2ha of new public greenspace for the community to enjoy and experience biodiversity come alive on their doorstep. Physical works and channel excavation – A precise channel was excavated with a series of floodplain benches or ledges. The realignment extends the river by about 600m therefore the channel is designed to minimise siltation at low water while allowing the broader river channel to flood during peak flows. This means the channel will develop a mix of riparian (water’s edge) habitats. A gravel bed will help aerate the water and create micro habitat. There are sharp bends at the upstream entry and downstream exit points, constructed from reinforced earth and geotextile membranes to create a green wall. The design increases flood storage capacity within the river corridor, thereby reducing flood risk elsewhere in the catchment. Habitat creation – A mosaic of habitats has been created by planting. The gravel bed, open channel and selective tree and scrub planting will improve conditions for river invertebrates by improving aeration and light penetration. The trees and semi-natural grassland of the steep eastern bank will eventually provide cover for nesting birds, small mammals and potential habitat for water voles and kingfisher known to be present locally along the river. 3ha of native grassland, including wildflower meadow, has been sown to enhance the species diversity above the western bank. Standard trees will create a more formal feature where the public have access. Managing invasive weed species – A small area of Japanese Knotweed was eradicated prior to the channel excavation. Himalayan Balsam located upstream is monitored and managed by cutting before flowering in the late spring.Providing access – A 4m-wide path network (DDA-compliant) runs the length of the site, close to the riverside within the upper floodplain. The path allows access for maintenance of the watercourse, including vegetation management, the removal of rubbish and other obstructions, thereby maintaining habitat quality and reducing the risk of flooding in the wider catchment. The river bank is steeper on the eastern side and public access is limited within this ecological zone.Community activity – Community involvement has been integral to the projectvolvement has been integral to the project)
Case study:Stroud Rural Sustainable Drainage Project + (In 2012, the Environment Agency commission … In 2012, the Environment Agency commissioned a report into the feasibility and potential benefits of implementing Natural Flood Management (also called Rural Sustainable Drainage) (RSuDS) throughout the catchment of the Stroud Frome and associated tributaries.Acting on the findings of the study, the Severn and Wye Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) agreed to fund a project officer to implement and promote rural sustainable drainage and natural flood management in the whole catchment, which covers approx. 235km2. A formal partnership between Gloucestershire County Council, The Environment Agency, the RFCC and Stroud District Council was established to implement the work, and under a collaborative agreement, Stroud District Council agreed to employ the project officer for three years.The project is working with a large number of private and third sector land owners to implement a wide variety of techniques to slow flood flows, reduce erosion of soils, and restore in-stream and flood plain natural processes. We are creating a large number of leaky woody debris structures located in a variety of settings to catalyse in-stream habitat restoration, slow down the transport of silt and sediment, raise bed levels in deeply incised channels, create diverse habitats, attenuate higher flows and force flows out of channel. In addition, we are working with woodland and agricultural land owners to put in place measures to reduce soil erosion, store overland flows and increase infiltration. We are working in small streams, spring flows and drainage gulleys to intervene at the very top of the catchment, with a view to working our way downstream and allowing downstream areas a better chance to restore themselves. We predominantly work on Ordinary Water Courses where impacts such as dredging, channelisation and diffuse pollution are acute. As work progresses, we are finding and recording previously un-recorded habitat features of international importance, including Alkaline tufa petrifying spring habitats in both woodland and grassland context. To implement the approach and achieve real reductions in flood risk and improvements to habitat we are working in full partnership with communities, flood actions groups, partners, land managers and farmers. We involve members of Flood Action Groups in determining priorities for future work.in determining priorities for future work.)
Case study:Nant Barrog + (In 2012, the city of St Asaph – located on … In 2012, the city of St Asaph – located on a downstream reach of the Afon Elwy (Map 1) – suffered severe flooding which resulted in a fatality. Natural Resources Wales began an investigation into how traditional hard engineered approaches, such as those proposed for the St Asaph flood alleviation scheme, could be supported by Working with Natural Processes (WWNP) measures. The investigation also looked at how these measures could have multiple ecosystem benefits.Llanfair Talhaiarn is a small village in the Elwy catchment, located at the confluence of Nant Barrog with the main river Elwy. The Nant Barrog is conveyed beneath the main street to the Elwy through the Water Street culvert. In periods of high rainfall the culvert is overwhelmed, resulting in flooding of properties in the village. Natural Resources Wales is reviewing the refurbishment of the culvert. WWNP measures recommended for the Barrog in the Elwy Natural Flood Risk Management and Ecosystem Services Study (2015) were further reviewed at the subcatchment scale. WWNP measures for the Nant Barrog catchment were recommended in the Llanfair Talhaiarn Natural Flood Management Study (2015). A revision of the shortlisted options was further reviewed as part of the Llanfair Talhaiarn project appraisal report (2016) and the cost benefits of the different options were considered. The resulting recommended WWNP measures are listed in Table 1..Coed Cymru, in partnership with Natural Resources Wales, the Woodland Trust and other organisations, will submit a bid in 2017 to the Welsh Government Rural Development Plan Sustainable Management Scheme for funding to implement the measures recommended in the Llanfair Talhaiarn report.The Water Street culvert has an inlet capacity of 4.2m3s-1. Flooding will occur at a return period of a 1 in 50 year event with a peak flow of 4.8m3s-1. Modelling of 4 WWNP packages showed that, when considered separately, sufficient reductions would occur during the 1 in 50 year event for flow to remain within the channel at the culvert. remain within the channel at the culvert.)
Case study:River Mease Waterside Care + (In 2014 Trent Rivers Trust have completed … In 2014 Trent Rivers Trust have completed a four year program of invasive species control along the Gilwiskaw Brook and River Mease. We have been working with farmers and community members to control the invasive species Himalayan Balsam from the banks of the River Mease. This has resulted in a greatly reduced abundance of Himalayan Balsam providing an opportunity for the native river vegetation to recover from this dominating plant. To read the latest newsletter please click on the link to the right of the page on the Project web site url link provided above.We are continuing to raise awareness of the River Mease through attending country fairs and shows in the catchment. This has provided the opportunity to chat to residents about their special river, places to access it and how to care for its future.The invasive species Himalayan Balsam has been widespread among the banks of the river in recent years. It out competes the native flora of the bank side resulting in poor species diversity and increased erosion risk. It can spread very quickly, particularly along rivers and watercourses.articularly along rivers and watercourses.)
Case study:Guadiamar Green Corridor Project + (In April 1998 there was a breach in a tail … In April 1998 there was a breach in a tailings pond in the Guadiamar River area, causing a spill of 6 million cubic hectometres of sludges with a high concentration of heavy metals (zinc, lead, arsenic, copper, antimony, thallium, cadmium). The objectives of this project were the Guadiamar River ecological restoration, removal of sludge and effluent pollutants, and creating a green corridor. In addition, we conducted a strategic planning for the different communities of macroinvertebrates, fish, reptiles, birds... The project included several monitoring programs and analysis, in particular, water quality, to see if the level of pollutants had decreased. This project of restoration and recovery of the area was carried out between 1998 and 2005. The total budget for carry out the rehabilitation and restoration of 62 Km of the Guadiamar River was 165.396.261€. The financing came from the MARM and the Consejería of Environment, Andalucía. the Consejería of Environment, Andalucía.)
Case study:Rural Enterprise Scheme + (In August 2006 the Foundation's work exten … In August 2006 the Foundation's work extended into the English side of the border: A project to increase angling tourism to the river Wye and its tributaries in Herefordshire was approved by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). With falling numbers of anglers (and, as a consequence, investment) the infrastructure of many middle Wye fisheries had fallen into disrepair - eroded croys, lost paths and tracks, derelict huts, overgrown banks etc were all too common sights.Part-funded through the (DEFRA) Rural Enterprise Scheme (RES), the Foundation facilitated work to restore neglected infrastructure and to promote angling on this section of the Wye. Increased visitor numbers increased revenues for fishery owners, encouraging re-investment into the river. Also more business was brought to local accommodation providers and other angling related businesses. 42 fishery infrastructure sites on the Herefordshire Wye were improved within the project, with priority given to those fisheries that offered better tourism opportunities (i.e. those not held for private use or limited syndicate), either through the Passport scheme or their own marketing scheme. In addition, 6km of river habitat improvement was completed, chiefly in the Lugg and Arrow catchment.Achievements • 6.8 ha of Fish Habitat Restoration• 43 Capital Improvements to fisheryinfrastructure sites• 35 New Beats to Passport Scheme - Booking Office• 1,436 Angler Days Sold in England (sold in England from August 2008 to July 2010)• 26.9% of fishing beats let from Hay to Monmouth• 30 Accommodation Providers assisted• 3 FTE jobs createdThe fishing of the middle Wye has been an important addition to the 'Wye & Usk Passport' scheme. For salmon anglers, being at the right part of the river at the right time is crucial and often difficult to achieve. Salmon fishing is now available over 100 miles of the Wye under the Passport scheme. The RES project also tapped into the huge coarse fishing potential of the middle river to provide fishery owners and local accommodation providers with much-needed 'year round' revenue.Other achievements included the innovative use of modern technology. For the first time, anglers can now view river heights and clarity via the Foundation's website, giving them a much clearer idea on the kind of conditions that await them. The project funded 4 cameras: two on the Wye; one on the Monnow and one on the Lugg and Arrow system. In addition, the project funded the development of our first Online Booking System, enabling anglers to quickly secure their fishing with a few clicks of a mouse.The RES Project provided a much needed boost for the fisheries of Herefordshire, which had declined to their lowest economic level in recent history. Anglers from across the UK and abroad are now aware of what the Herefordshire Wye and tributaries has to offer. From this very encouraging start, generated in a mere 8 months from a very modest budget, we can confidently predict ongoing growth with significant future economic benefits to the County.ficant future economic benefits to the County.)
Case study:Austria cross-border section - River widening measure Gosdorf I (Interreg IIIa Project "Maßnahmen Unteres Murtal" 2002-2007) + (In Gosdorf along a 1,000 m long and 150 m … In Gosdorf along a 1,000 m long and 150 m wide stretch, the Mur restored natural riverbed structures such as side-arms, undercut and slip-off slope banks, gravel banks, potholes and fords. Optimal conditions were created for the development of a natural river, bank and alluvial forest areas. The gravel carried in by floodwater stabilises the bed of the river Mur and thus, the ground water level. The construction of a side-arm and the tipping of the excavation material into the river Mur (in total: 150,000 m³) have speeded up the developments described above.During the construction work threatened species already started to inhabit the new structures: The Nose Carp, a rheophile (current-loving) fish, spawned in the side-arm, Sand Martins were able to utilise an undercut bank for their nesting tunnels while Common Sand Pipers nested on the newly-formed gravel banks. In future also new structures with their typical natural colonisations will be formed again in harmony with the flow conditions of the river Mur, due to the renaturation of extreme and deficient locations. Within the next years, further 750,000 m³ of gravel may be mobilised by dynamic riverbed erosion during higher water flow of the river Mur. Thus, the gravel, which is missing in the cross-border catchment, will be compensated and thereby contribute to the stabilisation of the riverbed and the groundwater balance.At the location of the river widening an observation tower offers the chance to take a bird´s eye view of the entire restored area at a glance. Step by step, the visitor may range over the individual “storeys” of the alluvial forest. GerambRose 2010:The measure river widening Gosdorf of the project Interreg IIIa Project "Maßnahmen Unteres Murtal" 2002-2007 was awarded on 17.09.2010 with the GerambRose. The GerambRose is awarded in Styria in appreciation for services that maintain or create high-quality architecture. Neither the owner, the designer nor the performers, but their collective effort, the building, is the focus point of the price. The theme of the GerambRose 2010 was dedicated to the "public spaces". Together with the river widening Weyern (Upper Mur) and Schladming (Enns) a prize was awarded.and Schladming (Enns) a prize was awarded.)
Case study:Keent + (In Keent, a nature area was developped. Th … In Keent, a nature area was developped. The former river bed was partly dug out and connected to the Meuse River. Keent was made into an island, surrounded with water and nature. The result of the project is a wide gulley in the middle of forests, valleys, swamps and recreational facilities. Also the water level in the Meuse river was lowered by 3.5 cm. Horses and cows graze the area to combat the growth of trees and bushes. to combat the growth of trees and bushes.)

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