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...ctions of floodplains are strongly related to the interactions between the floodplains shallow groundwater and the surface water of the usually well connected low The reconnection of isolated floodplain habitats by lowering river embankments is a common technique and studies have shown

...er bed the river can move, adjust and create the typical range of riparian habitats. Subsequently these projects create and maintain different floodplain featu | Plankton||Biomass increased in reconnected habitats||Hein et al. 1999

Category 08. Floodplains/off-channel/lateral connectivity habitats improvement ...s, side channels) and wetlands refers to measure aiming to restore lateral connectivity between the main river channel and its floodplain.

=Remove hard engineering structures that impede lateral connectivity= Category 08. Floodplains/off-channel/lateral connectivity habitats improvement

Category 08. Floodplains/off-channel/lateral connectivity habitats improvement ...ing the creation of new wildlife habitat, increased flood storage, and the improvement of water quality.

Different measures targeted at floodplains can result in runoff control and appropriate land management (af-/reforesta | HYMO||Creation of sandbar habitats and inundated patches of woody vegetation||Stevens et al. 2001

It is important to ensure that these habitats are connected to the river at least seasonally, but preferably consistently ...osterberg, and F. C. J. M. Roozen (2002). Restoration strategies for river floodplains along large lowland rivers in Europe. Freshwater Biology 47, 899-907.

...areas provide valuable overwintering habitat for fishes that prefer lentic habitats (Roni et al. 2005). ...cover, and water quality. It is important to ensure that these constructed habitats are connected to the river as least seasonally, but preferably consistently

[[File:Isolation of water bodies photo 1.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Isolated aquatic habitats at the Danube in Austria (source : BOKU, IHG)]] [[File:Isolation of water bodies photo 2.jpg|300px|thumbnail|Isolated aquatic habitats at the Danube in Austria (source : BOKU, IHG)]]