Code N07 Sector Hydro Morphology The complete description of the NWRM n7_-_reconnection_of_oxbow_lakes_and_similar_features.pdf Summary Illustration(s) Oxbow lake (France)Source: http://www.symbhi.fr/11256-les-travaux-en-riviere-durant-le-premier-semestre-2013.htmRe-connected oxbow lake, (France)Source: http://nature.on-rev.com/2011/composants-du-paysage/ Possible benefits with level Benefits Level BP1 - Store runoff High BP2 - Slow runoff High BP3 - Store river water High BP4 - Slow river water High BP5 - Increase evapotranspiration Low BP6 - Increase infiltration and/or groundwater recharge High BP7 - Increase soil water retention Medium BP8 - Reduce pollutant sources Low BP9 - Intercept pollution pathways Medium BP10 - Reduce erosion and/or sediment delivery High BP11 - Improve soils Low BP12 - Create aquatic habitat High ES1 - Water storage Medium ES2 - Fish stocks and recruiting Medium ES3 - Natural biomass production Low ES4 - Biodiversity preservation High ES5 - Climate change adaptation and mitigation Medium ES6 - Groundwater/aquifer recharge Medium ES7 - Flood risk reduction Medium ES8 - Erosion/sediment control High ES9 - Filtration of pollutants Medium ES10 - Recreational opportunities Low ES11 - Aesthetic/cultural value Medium PO1 - Improving status of biology quality elements Low PO2 - Improving status of physico-chemical quality elements Low 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 Medium PO8 - Prevent groundwater status deterioration Low 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 Low PO13 - Better management of fish stocks Medium PO14 - Prevention of biodiversity loss High Case study(ies) Conservation of Mura banks, Slovenia Revitalisation of riverbanks and connection of hydraulic annexes alongside the Scarpe river in France River basin management of the Ill, France Polder management near Altenheim, Germany Babina Restoration Project, Romania Fortuna Restoration Project in the Danube Delta, Romania Wachau and Danube restoration in Austria Full Context Pathway(aka Context) Default view Area(aka Level or Site) ALL