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  • Wetland restoration and management (151)
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  • Re-meandering (73)
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  • Natural bank stabilisation (61)
  • Stream bed re-naturalization (53)
  • Riverbed material renaturalization (40)
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  • Removal of dams and other longitudinal barriers (32)
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  • Green Roofs (5)
  • Low till agriculture (5)
  • Peak flow control structures (5)
  • Restoration and reconnection of seasonal streams (5)
  • Infiltration basins (4)
  • Maintenance of forest cover in headwater areas (3)
  • Re-naturalisation of polder areas (3)
  • Targeted planting for 'catching' precipitation (3)
  • Rain Gardens (2)
  • Rainwater Harvesting (2)
  • Traditional terracing (2)
  • Infiltration Trenches (1)
  • Land use conversion (1)
  • Reduced stocking density (1)
  • (-) Buffer strips and hedges (27)
  • (-) Reconnection of oxbow lakes and similar features (18)
  • (-) Soakaways (2)
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Title Abstract Case study(ies)
Interventi estesi di riqualificazione fluviale lungo gli affluenti del medio corso del Fiume Dese The Veneto Region, through the †œPlan for diffuse pollution prevention and restoration of water in the draining basins of the Venice Lagoon† financed measures of re-calibration of riverbeds aimed at the renaturation of the hydraulic web, to increase the time of permanence of water and phytodepuration processes in the draining basin.
In this framework, the Consorzio Acque Risorgive implemented a series of extended interventions on the area under its responsibility.
This case study was implemented as part of these interventions.
In particular, it aimed at re-structuring the effluents of the mid course of the Dese river (Rio S. Martino, Rio S. Ambrogio and Scolo Desolino). Such effluents are mostly draining channels, draining water from agricultural fields to the Dese river. The primary objective was the reduction of the amount of N and P reaching the Venice lagoon through phytodepuration. However, at the same time the project carried out the restoration of the draining channel web aimed at reducing flooding issues affecting the area.
The following measures were implemented:
†¢ Riparian buffer zones
†¢ Creation of wetlands
†¢ River bed enlargement
†¢ Creation and reconnection of floodplain and new buffer strips
†¢ Channel naturalization, creation of new meandering channel
Restructuring the effluent web in Italy
Phone interview Italy Phone interview: Paolo Cornelio is the person in charge of implementing NWRMs in the Consorzio's area of intervention Restructuring the effluent web in Italy
Bruno Boz was actively involved in the design and implementation of these measures, as well as the other applications implemented by the Consorzio Phone Interview Restructuring the effluent web in Italy
SMIVAL Rapport d'activité 2009 (Activity report 2009) The SMIVAL (Syndicat Mixte Interdépartemental de la Vallée de la Lèze - an association of 24 communes localised in the Lèze's valley) has been created in 2003. It is responsible for leading, for defining and for implementing actions for a qualitative and quantitative use of the Lèze and its tributaries and for preventing its floods. For preventing floods, an actions programme (called PAPI) has been set up. One action refers to the plantation of floodbreaking hedgerows in order to slow down the flood peak.
Hedgerows are located across the flooding plain of the river and they are regularly spaced every 300 to 500 metres. Partially obstructing the flow, hedges can slow running water to dissipate the force and reduce the impacts of flooding. This is a cumulative effect that is measured across the entire valley, with a significant decrease in rates. According to thre PAPI, 75 km of floodbreaking hedgerows were initially planned to be planted until 2016.
Floodbreaking hedgerows in Southern France
SMIVAL Rapport d'activité 2010 (Activity report 2010) Raison première de la création du SMIVAL, la prévention des inondations constitue une large majorité des activités du syndicat. Implanté localement, le SMIVAL constitue une interface entre les habitants, les élus et les administrations de l’État et des collectivités. Son rôle porte ainsi sur la mise en exergue des besoins du bassin, sur la déclinaison locale des politiques nationales et régionales, sur la mise en œuvre d’aménagements et sur la sensibilisation des populations et des élus locaux. Floodbreaking hedgerows in Southern France
SMIVAL Rapport d'activité 2011 (Activity report 2011) Raison première de la création du SMIVAL, la prévention des inondations constitue une large majorité des activités du syndicat. Implanté localement, le SMIVAL constitue une interface entre les habitants, les élus et les administrations de l’État et des collectivités. Son rôle porte ainsi sur la mise en exergue des besoins du bassin, sur la déclinaison locale des politiques nationales et régionales, sur la mise en œuvre d’aménagements et sur la sensibilisation des populations et des élus locaux. Floodbreaking hedgerows in Southern France
SMIVAL, Rapport d'activité 2012 (Activity report 2012) Raison première de la création du SMIVAL, la prévention des inondations constitue une large majorité des activités du syndicat. Implanté localement, le SMIVAL constitue une interface entre les habitants, les élus et les administrations de l’État et des collectivités. Son rôle porte ainsi sur la mise en exergue des besoins du bassin, sur la déclinaison locale des politiques nationales et régionales, sur la mise en œuvre d’aménagements et sur la sensibilisation des populations et des élus locaux. Floodbreaking hedgerows in Southern France
SMIVAL Rapport d'activité 2013 (Activity report 2013) Raison première de la création du SMIVAL, la prévention des inondations constitue une large majorité des activités du syndicat. Implanté localement, le SMIVAL constitue une interface entre les habitants, les élus et les administrations de l’État et des collectivités. Son rôle porte ainsi sur la mise en exergue des besoins du bassin, sur la déclinaison locale des politiques nationales et régionales, sur la mise en œuvre d’aménagements et sur la sensibilisation des populations et des élus locaux. Floodbreaking hedgerows in Southern France
BIOMURA Removal of heightned banks to stimulate the erosion and widening the river profile, intoruduction of rock-fill riffle to raise water levels during low and average flows, reopening of the side- channels and intoruduction of a system of wooden sluices to raise groundwater tables. Conservation of Mura banks, Slovenia
BIOMURA - Conservation of biodiversity of the Mura river in Slovenia The bed of the river Mura that flows through NE Slovenia is well preserved, especially in the middle and lower stream, where it is characterised by embankment erosion, deposition of the sand, flooding and side-channels. Deepening of the riverbed due to send accumulation behind the dams of hydropower stations in Austria, however, has resulted in a greater risk of flooding. There are no dams on Slovenian river section, but plans to alter this situation are resurfacing. Conservation of Mura banks, Slovenia
Case study: Biomura LIFE06NAT/SI/000066 The Lippenbroek Regulated Tidal Exchange (RTE) scheme is a pilot scheme for the so-called controlled reduced tide (CRT) concept which Belgian authorities are planning to apply to (sections of) numerous flood storage areas in the near future to create tidal habitats (e.g. at Kruibeke, where the first inundation will likely occur in 2011). The CRT concept involves the use of two exchange mediums, one high inlet medium (e.g. a weir/spillway or sluice/culvert), and a lower outlet medium, which may be capped with a gravity controlled sluice gate. Conservation of Mura banks, Slovenia
www.tullstorpsan.se website describing the Tullstorpsån project. The website has many additional documents about the project. Tullstorpsån rural development project in Sweden
Aménagement des berges en génie végétal et mise en place de zones annexes sur la Scarpe canalisée à Arras Revitalisation of the Scarpe river by changing the riverbanks from grey to green infrastructure and connection of hydraulic annexes to enhance water storage. Revitalisation of riverbanks and connection of hydraulic annexes alongside the Scarpe river in France
Nieuwe stad, schoon water a design of a sustainable water management system in the Leische Rijn area includes ecological, hydrological and biological impacts Leidsche Rijn sustainable urban development, Netherlands
Voorbereiding praktijkonderzoek verticaal doorstroomd hylofytenfilter study practical case vertical flow reedbed. Conclusions of the literature research and research of the Leidsche Rijn. ALso conclusions of laboratory extra research on different layouts of the filter and different phosphate binding materials. Balance-tests and column-tests were done. Leidsche Rijn sustainable urban development, Netherlands
Vers un schéma de gestion globale de l'Ill domaniale entre Colmar et Strasbourg, Synd'Ill Huttenheim Presentation of the main problems and challenges of the Ill River. By ecosystem services costs for measures are justified. River basin management of the Ill, France
Etude diagnostic et élaboration d'un schéma de gestion globale de l'ill domaniale et ses lits mineur et majeur Study analysing the main problems on the Ill river and making suggestions to solve these problems by a mix of NWRM and classical measures. Moreover, socio-economic and legal aspects are taken into account. River basin management of the Ill, France
Annexe 12 - Planning Schéma de gestion de l'ill 2014-2024 Overview on costs River basin management of the Ill, France
Komplex élőhelyrehabilitációs tevékenység az Րrségi Nemzeti Park Igazgatóság működési területén.Complex habitat reconstruction in the Րrség National Park There are three measures applied in the national park area primarily for nature rehabilitation, but all measures have water retention aspects. (1) Creating ponds in the forest where run off from forestry roads are collected. The main goal is to create safe breeding ground for reptiles instead of temporary sumps on the roads. 50 ponds created with the total surface 1,100m2.
(2) Re-vegetating shelterbelts (groves, wetlands) in agricultural land where 50 years ago these landscape elements were destroyed for agro efficiency reasons. 12 areas of revegetation, their total cover 12,000m2 in an area of 153 ha. (3) Building closures in the drainage channels to enable the flooding of the alder (Alnus) forest and wet meadow to improve their natural quality an important site in the ecological corridor along the stream Csörnöc. The drainage channel's watershed is 42 ha.
Diverse Habitat Reconstructions in the Őrség National Park in Hungary
Auswirkungen der ökologischen Flutungen der Polder Altenheim Description of the legal background of the Integrated Rhine Programme, the necessity of ecological flooding and its impact on nature Polder management near Altenheim, Germany
The Integrated Rhine Programme, flood control and restoration of former floodplains along the upper rhine Concept Note of the project: legal background, history of the modification of the Rhine, flood risk and near-natural flood protection Polder management near Altenheim, Germany
Integrated Rhine Programme Baden Wurtemberg Handout of the Site Visit of the 2nd Western Regional NWRM Workshop
Overview on single measures, costs, the administrative structure behind it
Polder management near Altenheim, Germany
Das Ackerrandstreifenprogramm This is the website of the programme. It contains short description of the programme as well as links to administrative documents (contracts, reglementation...) Field margins in Heilbronn, Germany
Das Ackerrandstreifenprogramm Brochure presenting shortly the programme Field margins in Heilbronn, Germany
Agrarumweltprogramm der Stadt HeilbronnAktualisierte Richtlinie für das AckerrandstreifenprogrammStaatliche Beihilfe Nummer N539/2009, 2010-2013 Reglementation concerning the field margins programme Field margins in Heilbronn, Germany
Case study:The Babina Restoration Project Until the 20th century vast areas of the Danube Delta faced only minimal human impacts through extensive fishery and reed harvesting. Since then the Danube Delta has undergone multiple human impacts like embankment, channelization and drainage. Moreover, large areas were diked and the polders used for agriculture. The Babina polder (2.100 ha) was reconnected to the Danube in 1994 and recovery has been monitored by the Danube Delta National Institute for Research and Development. Within a few years a redevelopment of the site-specific biodiversity occurred and ecosystem services like nutrient retention and fish recruitment became obvious. Additionally, the reconnected polder enable reed harvesting, grazing, fishing and ecotourism. Babina Restoration Project, Romania
Evolution of Babina polder
after restoration works
The Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve is an area where governmental decision makers,
scientists and local communities co-operate to develop a pilot programme for the administration
of the territory and the waters. The objective is to harmonize the requirements of
the local populations with the necessity for conservation of natural processes and biological
resources.
Babina Restoration Project, Romania
The Fortuna Restoration Project The aim of the project was to connecting agricultural polder Fortuna (2.115 ha) to the Danube regime. Restoration of hydrological regime and hydrological functions means for this area, restoring and establishing the following functions: - habitat for plants and animals typical alluvial areas; - habitat and breeding area for fish and aquatic birds; - reservoir for biodiversity and providing genetic resources; - biocoridor and genetic exchange; - organic production; - biogeochemical circuit elements; - retention of sediments and pollutions; Black Sea biofilter. Fortuna Restoration Project in the Danube Delta, Romania
Romanian Experiences Regarding Ecological Restoration in Danube Floodplain and Delta Presentation of Romanian experiences Fortuna Restoration Project in the Danube Delta, Romania
The Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve The presentation on Danube Delta Fortuna Restoration Project in the Danube Delta, Romania
Romanian Danube Delta Biodiversity Project Local Benefits The project intended to protect the Romanian Danube Delta ecosystem, contribute to the conservation of biodiversity in the Delta, strengthening the capacity of the Danube Delta Biodiversity Reserve Authority (DDBRA) and the Danube Delta National Institute (DDNI). Fortuna Restoration Project in the Danube Delta, Romania
LiveDrava - layman's report This is the layman's report: a short illustrated summary of this restoration project Riparian Ecosystem Restoration of the Lower Drava River in
Slovenia, financed by Life+ programme, coordinated by DOPPS Birdlife Slovenia
LiveDrava - Riparian Ecosystem Restoration of the Lower Drava River in Slovenia
Ormoz basins guidebook Ormož Basins are a wetland of exceptional national and international importance attracting both breeding and migrating bird species of conservation importance. This guidebook aims to show life in various forms thriving in what used to be an abandoned industrial area, saved from destruction and later declared a nature reserve dedicated to conservation of biodiversity providing relaxed, informative and high quality experience of nature. This guidebook presents history of the site, birds, management of the area and photos. LiveDrava - Riparian Ecosystem Restoration of the Lower Drava River in Slovenia
Etat des lieux – Document d’objectifs Natura 2000 Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel. Restoration of the Black Marsh of Saint-Coulban
Les marais de Dol à la fin du XIIe siècle: essai géographique rétrospective Restoration of the Black Marsh of Saint-Coulban
W.A.T.E.R. Histoire d’une cooperation européenne autour des zones humides. Restoration of the Black Marsh of Saint-Coulban
Opération de restauration d’une roselière dans le marais noir de saint coulban. Restoration of the Black Marsh of Saint-Coulban
Exemple d’une cogestion réussie sur un marais breton Restoration of the Black Marsh of Saint-Coulban
Retours d’expérience sur la restauration de prairies humides Restoration of a natural floodplain meadow in the Quintarets at Isle-Jourdain
Créer une prairie multi-espèce en zone inondable. Fiche technique n°05 Restoration of a natural floodplain meadow in the Quintarets at Isle-Jourdain
Rapport de présentation, état initial de l’environnement Reconstruction of the hedgerow on the Léguer basin
Retour d'expérience - Le programme Breizh Bocage au service de la restauration de l’eau Reconstruction of the hedgerow on the Léguer basin
L’eau en Loire Bretagne, les trophées de l’eau en Loire Bretagne 2009 Reconstruction of the hedgerow on the Léguer basin
Le suivi de la qualité de l’eau Reconstruction of the hedgerow on the Léguer basin
Bocage Reconstruction of the hedgerow on the Léguer basin
Bocage et cultures : un mariage harmonieux sur le Kervulu Reconstruction of the hedgerow on the Léguer basin
Le projet Léguer Bocage Reconstruction of the hedgerow on the Léguer basin

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