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SFW to deliver interactive river restoration solution for the RESTORE partnership

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The RESTORE partnership has selected SFW to develop an interactive knowledge management system to compile and share information on at least 500 river restoration projects throughout Europe. The Wiki-style online information source will be used by European government agencies, engineers, ecologists, planners and other parties involved in restoring rivers. 

BBC countryfile looks at Restoring River Wiggles

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Ellie is at Knepp Castle Estate near West Grinstead learning how ones man’s passion for ecology is changing the face of the local landscape. She discovers how the unusual ‘re-wilding’ project is also improving the condition of the River Adur. Ellie also learns that restoring the natural meanders will greatly improve local wildlife habitats whilst helping reduce the wider risk of flooding.

River improvements benefit wildlife in Sheffield, England

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Environment Agency staff have been working on the River Sheaf in Sheffield to help improve habitat for fish and aquatic life.

Contractors have been working near Heeley Bridge, removing one of the weirs and constructing a channel to make it easier for fish to navigate up the river in low flows.

 

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