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This web-based tool is a knowledge and information system relating hydromorphology and ecology of European rivers. The system presents a compilation of case studies describing the output from restoration and rehabilitation projects aiming at improving the ecological status of different river systems. The information has been organized in such a way that users can select case studies according to hydromorphological pressures addressed, rehabilitation measures implemented, or the effects of these pressures and measures on the physical environment and biota.

This tool has been developed as part of the project FORECASTER which deals with the application of output from research and case studies on ecological responses to hydro-morphological degradation and rehabilitation.

Map of the site

Forecaster Project	Description of the FORECASTER project, including objectives, work plan and deliverables.
River Typology	Classification systems used for organizing the information of different river systems throughout Europe
Drivers & Pressures	Most relevant hydromorphological pressures identified
Aims & Measures	Examples of possible rehabilitation measures to address the pressures previously identified
Biological Quality Elements	Organisms and indicators used for assessment of ecological status
Hydromorphological Quality Elements	Hydromorphological indicators used for assessment of ecological status
Case studies	Gateway to the information about experiences in river restoration in different countries in Europe and USA.
Database & Maps	Access to the database to add new case studies
Dictionary	Dictionary of technical terms and translations into the six languages of the consortium
Related sites	Links to other relevant resources online
Contact Information	Contact details of the partners of the FORECASTER project

How to add information to the system

Guidelines Forecaster GeoWIKI on adding Case studies to the WIKI

DOWNLOAD Media:Manual_FORECASTER_web_tool.pdf

Useful external links for editing the wiki pages:

• Navigation

• How to edit a page

• Wiki text markup

How to use the information in the system

The information presented in this pages has been compiled thanks to the contributions of scientists and water authorities across Europe. It is intended to aid practitioners in river rehabilitation and restoration projects by presenting experiences about success or failure of different restoration and rehabilitation measures. The information is available for use with due acknowledgement of the original source.

FORECASTER consortium

Hull International Fisheries Institute	IGB in Forschungsverbund Berlin e. V.	Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (UPM)
DELTARES, The Netherlands	CEMAGREF, France	Danube Delta National Institute for Research and Development