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The aim of this measure is to recover the continuity of water and sediment flows, and the organism connectivity in both ways, in order to ...r of the Hydro-morphological quality of the running waters water bodies as Water Framework Directive proposes. In United States an increased experience on d

...intakes that delay them to their spawning or growing grounds. Also, these water intakes may lead them to dangerous channels, pipelines or turbines where in ...fishes in their way down through barriers, dams, and to avoid bypasses and water intakes is a measure to mitigate these impacts. These, guiding systems incl

=Remeander water courses= ...e typically lower in re-meandered streams which can significantly increase water temperature if riparian trees and shade is missing (Buckaveckas 2007). More

=Widen water courses= ...crease of sediment deficit, as well as upstream due to the decrease of the water level in the restored reach. To decrease the upstream erosional effect, ste

=Shallow water courses= ...forest that are depending on this kind of frequent flood events. Moreover, water depth and shear stress decrease, potentially reducing invertebrate drift, e

...e typically lower in re-meandered streams which can significantly increase water temperature if riparian trees and shade is missing (Buckaveckas 2007). More Bukaveckas, P. A. (2007) Effects of Channel Restoration on Water Velocity, Transient Storage, and Nutrient Uptake in a Channelized Stream .

This management practice favours macrophyte species able to cope with a high level of physi ...about 40% of the weeds are left, already results in 85% of the drop of the water level compared to the complete removal of the weeds, Vereecken et al. 2006)

...s. Moreover, armouring of the channel-bed decreases the surface-subsurface water exchange and the interstitial spaces available for colonization by inverteb ...efore improve water retention capabilities, increase groundwater level and water supply of floodplain habitats and wetlands.

...el bed placed on the glide. When we add gravel at one degraded riffle, the water rises upstream and may flood the next upstream riffle, which can lose its f ...has to be large enough (average diameter) to resist major displacement by water flow.

...ncy of floodplain inundation along the river courses, lowers valley- floor water tables and frequently leads to destruction of bridges and other infrastruct ...water: Effects of dams and gravel mining on river channels. Environmental Management, 21, 533-551.

Flood risk can be reduced through reduced runoff and increased soil water storage. Higher vegetation coverage and reduced surface flow often result i ...nces (Rohde et al. 2005). It is important to ensure a coordinated riparian management effort along a catchment to achieve improvements in many chemical and ecolo

It is important to ensure a coordinated riparian management effort along a catchment to achieve improvements in many chemical and ecolo | Physico-chemical parameters||Reduced nutrient loads, improved water quality||Gundersen et al. 2010; Parkyn et al. 2003

...emi-natural areas other than forests may be afforested for improvements in water retention and hydrological cycling (Raftoyannis et al. 2011). ...rbon to the soil, which can improve soil structure, leading to both higher water holding capacity and greater infiltration capacity (Raftoyannis et al. 2011

...e interactions between the floodplains shallow groundwater and the surface water of the usually well connected lowland rivers (Hancock et al. 2005). | HYMO||Increase of shallow water habitats||Muhar et al. 2008

The studies on nutrient condition of the river water, have proved a significant reduction of nitrogen and less for phosphorous. ...hanges in fish populations in Danube Delta lakes: effects of hydrology and water quality change. Review of results and potential for rehabilitation. Ecohydr

...n of new wildlife habitat, increased flood storage, and the improvement of water quality. Wetland restoration projects are not conceived to create deep water ponds or alter existing natural wetlands. Depressions or low lying areas, a

...targeted at floodplains can result in runoff control and appropriate land management (af-/reforestation, limitation of the intensive use of the floodplain, the ...ous surface, allow the settling of sediments and associated pollutants and water to infiltrate into underlying soils and groundwater.

Backwaters can be described as rather small water bodies with little or no current of their own that may be seasonally or per ...U/DI ‘Comparative Study of Pressures & Measures in the Major River Basin Management Plans’ (Task 3b). Ecologic Institute, Berlin. DG ENV study carried out by

...he risk to fail because of avulsion, inadequate prey resources, cover, and water quality. It is important to ensure that these constructed habitats are conn ...morphology, flow field, substrate and biota. Regulated Rivers Research and Management, 10, 291–301.

...logical conditions were altered. Water flow was stopped, leading to static water bodies in the groynes. Also the sedimentation and erosion of the banks was ...ints in the dike (entrance & outlet) and between the groynes. This allowed water from the main channel to flow through. In essence a side channel was create