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Re-meandering

Code
N04
Sector
Hydro Morphology
The complete description of the NWRM
Summary
Illustration(s)

River before re-meandering

River after re-meandering

Source: http://riverwatch.eu/en/the-morava-anniversary-project-2014

Possible benefits with level
Benefits Level
PO1 - Improving status of biology quality elements
High
PO2 - Improving status of physico-chemical quality elements
High
PO3 - Improving status of hydromorphology quality elements
High
PO4 - Improving chemical status and priority substances
Medium
PO5 - Improving quantitative status
Medium
PO6 - Improving chemical status
Medium
PO7 - Prevent surface water status deterioration
High
PO8 - Prevent groundwater status deterioration
Medium
PO9 - Take adequate and co-ordinated measures to reduce flood risks
High
PO10 - Protection of important habitats
High
PO11 - Better protection for ecosystems and more use of Green Infrastructure
High
PO12 - More sustainable agriculture and forestry
High
PO13 - Better management of fish stocks
High
PO14 - Prevention of biodiversity loss
High
ES1 - Water storage
Medium
ES2 - Fish stocks and recruiting
Medium
ES3 - Natural biomass production
High
ES4 - Biodiversity preservation
High
ES5 - Climate change adaptation and mitigation
Medium
ES6 - Groundwater/aquifer recharge
High
ES7 - Flood risk reduction
High
ES8 - Erosion/sediment control
High
ES9 - Filtration of pollutants
Medium
ES10 - Recreational opportunities
High
ES11 - Aesthetic/cultural value
High
BP1 - Store runoff
Medium
BP2 - Slow runoff
Medium
BP3 - Store river water
Medium
BP4 - Slow river water
High
BP5 - Increase evapotranspiration
Low
BP6 - Increase infiltration and/or groundwater recharge
Medium
BP7 - Increase soil water retention
Medium
BP8 - Reduce pollutant sources
Low
BP9 - Intercept pollution pathways
High
BP10 - Reduce erosion and/or sediment delivery
High
BP11 - Improve soils
Medium
BP12 - Create aquatic habitat
High
BP13 - Create riparian habitat
High
BP14 - Create terrestrial habitats
Medium
BP16 - Reduce peak temperature
Medium
BP17 - Absorb and/or retain CO2
Low
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