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Project Title | Measurement of sediment and silt flux in rivers, benefits of enhancement measures and policy implications |
Research Area | Water |
Project Acronym | SILTFLUX |
Principal Investigator or Lead Irish Partner | Michael Bruen |
Lead Institution or Organisation | University College Dublin (UCD) |
Lead Country | Ireland |
Latitude, Longitude (of Lead Institution) | 53.30859, -6.22577 |
Lead Funding Entity | Environmental Protection Agency |
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Project Keywords | Sediment Fluxes; Literature review; Irish database; Measuring tools |
Project Abstract | This is a multi-institutional proposal involving participants from UCD, University of Birmingham and Ireland's Inland Fisheries Board addressing a very large deficit in knowledge about sediment fluxes and impacts in Ireland. It will 1. Establish the current state of international knowledge through a thorough literature review. 2. Establish a database of data relevant to the Irish conditions 3. Validate existing surrogate (optical or acoustic) methods of sediment flux measurement methods for irish conditions and, if necessary, develop a new and easy to use method for measuring silt accumulation in river bed substrates. [silt accumulation is a major factor in the impairment of riverine habitats for some of Ireland' most sensitive species ( including endangered ones). 4. Use the knowledge, expertise and equipment developed above to characterise sediment outputs from both unimpacted and impacted rivers for a variety of river types 5. Evaluate the effectiveness of management measures and 6. Develop guidance for policy makes in relation to sediment management [Two major open technical workshops will highlight the project's results and assist in forming policy recommendations]. |