Rewilding Romania advances river restoration project in Southern Carpathians
While barrier removal is clearly one pathway to freshwater restoration – carefully examining, evaluating and weighing the environmental, social and economic plusses and minuses of each barrier from a holistic perspective is critical to real progress.
Druga Marina of Rewilding Romania is implementing that philosophy with a phased approach to the challenges of freshwater restoration in the Southern Carpathians.
While the objectives are clear -- to restore the aquatic ecosystems and improve river connectivity and fish habitats— the phased approach gives time to collect information and for stakeholders to find the best nature based solutions and make critical judgements and support the project as it progresses.
The first stage, recently completed, included mapping of 72 barriers across 5 river basins, conducting an inventory of the species in the ecosystems, assessing the impact of the barriers, and prioritizing those suitable for removal.
Dams, weirs, waterfalls and other barriers may all impact connectivity, but all may not be appropriate for removal. The second phase, just launched, will include technical feasibility studies, obtaining permits and the actual removal of the selected barriers, continuing to work with local landowners and stakeholders.
Balancing the various perspectives may seem slower than other methodologies but in the longer term, forges a broader foundation for meaningful freshwater restoration.
https://www.romania-insider.com/rewilding-romania-advances-river-restoration-carpathians-2024
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