What is it about?
The aim of the study is to demonstrate the importance of considering sediments during the WFD implementation cycles. To give a practical example, the case study of a restored reach of the Spree River near the city of Cottbus, Germany, was chosen. The analysis utilized aerial images, DGMs and cross-section profiles for the pre -and post-project periods, giving information about the morphological changes due to the restoration works. Preliminary results show that the river morphology is affected by fine sand, transported in particular during high flow conditions.
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Why is it important?
This study illustrates that if only biological parameters had been monitored, strictly following the WFD requirements, then potential issues related to sediment transport would not be identified for an effective river management.
Perspectives
The study illustrates a good example of hydro-morpho-biological dynamics of riverine environments, and points out some gaps that the present legislation presents in tackle these processes.
Dr Michael Nones
Institute of Geophysics - Polish Academy of Sciences
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This page is a summary of: Morphological Changes of a Restored Reach: The Case of the Spree River, Cottbus, Germany, January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-27750-9_14.
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