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Project Code [2010-W-LS-4]
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Project title
SILTFLUX: Measurement of sediment and siltflux in rivers, benefits of enhancement measures & policy implications
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University College Dublin (UCD)
Lead Applicant
Michael Bruen
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] 1. Major sediment policy document 2. Report on effectiveness of sediment management measures. 3. Characterisation of sediment outputs from Irish rivers ( - both impacted and unimpacted) 4. Validation of methods for measuring sediment flux and silt accumulation in river beds. (new method for measuring silt accumulation) 5. Comprehensive review of the current international state of the art 6. Database of previously collected data and new data collected by the project 7. Two significant workshops 8. Minimum 4 international journal publications 9. Minimum 4 International conference papers 10. Press article highlighting results 10 General summary of results for public dissemenation
Grant Approved
�499,633.74
Research Hub
Natural Environment
Research Theme
Improve our Knowledge on the State of our Water Resources and Pressures
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/03/2015