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This web-based tool is a knowledge and information system relating hydromorphology and ecology of European rivers. The system presents a compilation of case studies describing the output from restoration and rehabilitation projects aiming at improving the ecological status of different river systems. This tool has been developed as part of the project FORECASTER which deals with the application of output from research and case studies on ecological responses to hydro-morphological degradation and rehabilitation. </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"> The information has been organized in such a way that users can select case studies according to hydromorphological pressures addressed, rehabilitation measures implemented, or the effects of these pressures and measures on the physical environment and biota. </td> <td width="50%"> </td> </tr> </table> Map of the site Forecaster Project Description of the FORECASTER project, including objectives, work plan and deliverables. River Typology Classification systems used for organizing the information of different river systems throughout Europe Drivers & Pressures Most relevant hydromorphological pressures identified Aims & Measures Examples of possible rehabilitation measures to address the pressures previously identified Biological Quality Elements Organisms and indicators used for assessment of ecological status Hydromorphological Quality Elements Hydromorphological indicators used for assessment of ecological status Case studies Gateway to the information about experiences in river restoration in different countries in Europe and USA. Database & Maps Access to the database to add new case studies Dictionary Dictionary of technical terms and translations into the six languages of the consortium Related sites Links to other relevant resources online Contact Information Contact details of the partners of the FORECASTER project How to add information to the system Guidelines Forecaster GeoWIKI on adding Case studies to the WIKI DOWNLOAD Media:Manual_FORECASTER_web_tool.pdf Useful external links for editing the wiki pages: Navigation How to edit a page Wiki text markup How to use the information in the system The information presented in this pages has been compiled thanks to the contributions of scientists and water authorities across Europe. It is intended to aid practitioners in river rehabilitation and restoration projects by presenting experiences about success or failure of different restoration and rehabilitation measures. The information is available for use with due acknowledgement of the original source. FORECASTER consortium Hull International Fisheries Institute IGB in Forschungsverbund Berlin e. V. Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (UPM) DELTARES, The Netherlands CEMAGREF, France Danube Delta National Institute for Research and Development Privacy policy About REFORM wiki Disclaimers