Submitted by admineplanete on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 11:04 Definition The reconstitution of the alluvial mattress consists in leveling-up the river bed and/or reactivating the bank erosion in order to stop the incision of the river bed. It can allow better connection with side arms, level-up the water level at low flow periods, diversifying flows (depth, substrate, speed), diversify habitats and increase retention times. - Based on Stella definitions, adapted by NWRM project experts and validated by the European Commission Links Relation type Narrower Concept Natural Water Retention Measure External links Themes natural area Type of action Restoration Biophysical benefits Flood protection Slowing down of water flow Full Context Pathway(aka Context) Default view Area(aka Level or Site) ALL