Difference between revisions of "Pisuerga. Improvement of ecological state of the river between the dam Pisuerga Aguilar de Campo and Alar del Rey (Palencia) 1st Stage."
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
==Key features of the case study== | ==Key features of the case study== | ||
| − | + | The regulation of the flow regime determines an artificial and seasoned flow regime, and the massive release of sediments; also, the presence of weirs difficult and block the mobility for fish upstream migration and habitat availability<br /> | |
==Site description== | ==Site description== | ||
| Line 15: | Line 15: | ||
the riparian vegetation is composed of willow shrubs, mainly Salix triandra, Salix elaeagnos, Salix purpurea, Salix, and Salix cantabrica salvifolia.<br /> | the riparian vegetation is composed of willow shrubs, mainly Salix triandra, Salix elaeagnos, Salix purpurea, Salix, and Salix cantabrica salvifolia.<br /> | ||
[[Image:Pisuerga1.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Alteration of the water quality. Excess of turbidity due to the input of sediments from the Aguilar de Campoo dam. ]] [[Image:Pisuerga2.jpg|center|thumb|300px|The presence of dikes hinder the migration of fish. ]]<br /> | [[Image:Pisuerga1.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Alteration of the water quality. Excess of turbidity due to the input of sediments from the Aguilar de Campoo dam. ]] [[Image:Pisuerga2.jpg|center|thumb|300px|The presence of dikes hinder the migration of fish. ]]<br /> | ||
| − | |||
| + | ==Measures selection== | ||
| + | This is the first stage of the total project. the first one envolves mitigation and preventive measures. The global objectives are:<br /> | ||
| + | :*Improve aquatic habitats and recover aquatic communities<br /> | ||
| + | :*Improve longitudinal connectivity<br /> | ||
| + | :*Streambank stabilisation<br /> | ||
| + | :*Improve the structure and composition of the vegetation<br /> | ||
| + | The first stage comprises bank stabilisation (to reduce erosion and sediment input, and facilitate the establishment of vegetation), the installation of fish pass and spawing areas.<br /> | ||
==Success criteria== | ==Success criteria== | ||
| Line 26: | Line 32: | ||
==Socio-economic aspects== | ==Socio-economic aspects== | ||
| − | + | The realisation of this project has favourised job creation. It has been financed from the Special Fund of the State to Revitalize Economy and Jobs.<br /> | |
==Contact person within the organization== | ==Contact person within the organization== | ||
| Line 34: | Line 40: | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | + | http://www.mma.es/secciones/acm/aguas_continent_zonas_asoc/dominio_hidraulico/conserv_restaur/pdf/Rio_Pisuerga.pdf | |
[[Category:Case_studies]] | [[Category:Case_studies]] | ||
Revision as of 13:28, 9 April 2010
Pisuerga. Improvement of ecological state of the river between the dam Pisuerga Aguilar de Campo and Alar del Rey (Palencia) 1st Stage.
Key features of the case study
The regulation of the flow regime determines an artificial and seasoned flow regime, and the massive release of sediments; also, the presence of weirs difficult and block the mobility for fish upstream migration and habitat availability
Site description
The river segment under study is located at the region of Las Loras. Its lithology consists of alluvial material (fluvial origin) at the river channel,and marl and limestone mixed with sandy and clay materials in the rest of the basin.
The flow regime is determined by the presence of the Aguilar dam. The partial or total elimination of the shore and riparian vegetation due to the agricultural land use has caused morphological changes in some channel reaches.
In terms of its biota, the natural vegetation has disappeared in many places, being replaced by agricultural and forestry crops(poplar).
the riparian vegetation is composed of willow shrubs, mainly Salix triandra, Salix elaeagnos, Salix purpurea, Salix, and Salix cantabrica salvifolia.
Measures selection
This is the first stage of the total project. the first one envolves mitigation and preventive measures. The global objectives are:
- Improve aquatic habitats and recover aquatic communities
- Improve longitudinal connectivity
- Streambank stabilisation
- Improve the structure and composition of the vegetation
- Improve aquatic habitats and recover aquatic communities
The first stage comprises bank stabilisation (to reduce erosion and sediment input, and facilitate the establishment of vegetation), the installation of fish pass and spawing areas.
Success criteria
Ecological response
Hydromorphological response
Monitoring before and after implementation of the project
Socio-economic aspects
The realisation of this project has favourised job creation. It has been financed from the Special Fund of the State to Revitalize Economy and Jobs.
