![]() ![]() The overall aim of the REFORM project is to provide a framework for improving the success of hydromorphological restoration measures to reach, in a cost-effective manner, target ecological status or potential of rivers. RESTORE developed RiverWiki: an interactive database of over 500 case studies from across Europe with examples of restoration, mitigation, enhancement and rehabilitation which illustrate the multiple benefits that can be achieved through properly planned and executed projects. The overall mission of RESTORE was to encourage the restoration of European rivers towards a more natural state for increased ecological quality, flood risk reduction, and social and economic benefits. It launched with six European partners working to share and promote information on the best and most effective means of carrying out river restoration in Europe. Publications providing technical information on river restoration and monitoring, and examples undertaken are available in the following sections:įurthermore, France contributed during the last years in 2 major European projects about river restoration, each with different objectives: the RESTORE and the REFORM projects. ![]() Monitoring and evaluation helps assess the environmental response and the ecological benefits of projects, improve knowledge and generally provide answers to the questions being asked about the project. These projects have multiple goals, including reducing flood risks, facilitating sediment transport, restoring continuity for aquatic species, reinstating hydraulic connections and habitats, improving water quality and living conditions, and creating recreational areas. Whether recreating meanders, replacing a river in its original bed, eliminating river bank protection, uncovering buried sections of rivers, etc., many projects to restore hydromorphological processes in rivers have been undertaken over the past few years and involved an array of stakeholders. It is thus necessary to launch operations to restore the hydromorphology of rivers, based on good ecological-engineering practices and managed by local entities. This assessment led the European Commission to the launch of an action plan to safeguard Europe’s water resources: the Blueprint. Changes in the morphology of rivers are one of the main obstacles to achieving good ecological status of aquatic environments. ![]()
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