Nansa River. Morphological and functional restoration of the Nansa River at Muñorrodero
Nansa River. Morphological and functional restoration of the Nansa River at Muñorrodero
Key features of the case study
The lower reach of the Nansa River was channelized in 1995 in Muñorrodero. As a result of this, its former right branch lost its connection with the main channel, although its morphology remained virtually unchanged. This situation led to a loss of acuatic and riparian habitats.
The project was designed by the Confederación Hidrográfica del Cantábrico, executed by TRAGSA with the financing of the Spanish Ministry of the Environment. The objective was to restore the former morphology and fluvial dynamics in the Nansa River.
Site description
Nansa River has a length of 3200 meters and a basin surface of 411 Km2. The channel width is around 10 meters. The river discharge is around 12,5 m3/s, and the stream power of 245.8 kg m s-3. The substrate consists of sandstone and limestone. The vegetation is composed by a mixed riparian forest (Alnus glutinosa and Salix sp.) and grassland. Among the fish species we can find Salmo salarand Petromyzon marinus.
Measures selection
Success criteria
Ecological response
Hydromorphological response
Monitoring before and after implementation of the project
Socio-economic aspects
Contact person within the organization
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