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Planning ➤ Plan your project ➤ Choose proven technical solutions for restoring hydro morphology / fish / flora / water quality

The issue

Looking at existing and proven solutions can help in designing restoration measures. A vast literature exists on techniques to restore hydromorphology, aquatic fauna and flora as well as chemical water quality.


What some of our showcases say:

Manolia: We need to draw on technical solution as natural hydrology has been overriden


You can read up on this here:

Fuller et al. (2021)
Hering et al. (2015)
Singh et al. (2021)

AUSTRIADr Helmut Habersack

Univ. Prof., University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria

Scientists & Researchers

Helmut also serves as President of the International Commission for the Hydrology of the Rhine Basin (KHR), Vice President of the UNESCO IHP Intergovernmental Council, and Vice President of the World Association for Sedimentation and Erosion Research (WASER).

NETHERLANDSDr Ellis Penning

Deltares, Inland Water Systems

Expert Nature-based Solutions and Aquatic Ecology

Scientists & Researchers

  • Nature-based Solutions

Ellis is an expert in the field of Nature based Solutions and ecohydraulic research with over 20 years of experience. She leads the Deltares strategic research program on Nature Based Solutions and carries out a variety of projects related to this subject, both in the national and international context.

GREECEManolia Vougioukalou

Project Coordinator Hellenic Ornithological Society / BirdLife Greece

NGOs & Civil Society

  • Biodiversity
  • showcasing persistence

Manolia Vougioukalou was selected as a Recreating Freshwater Showcase because she worked on a project that represents a rare habitat type in Greece, with only a few similar examples in the region. Its restoration was carefully planned over an extended period and required three separate project applications before approval. The initiative was carried out with strong involvement of the local community, ensuring local ownership and long-term sustainability. The technical solution applied is a proven method, but was adapted to local conditions: due to water availability constraints, inundation is only possible during irrigation periods.

ROMANIADr Albert Scrieciu

Coordinator of the Interdisciplinary research of the fluvial environment department - Romanian National Institute of Marine Geology and Geoecology - GeoEcoMar

NGOs & Civil Society

  • Nature Based Solutions
  • Communication with stakeholders
  • Partnerships

Albert was selected for the Recreating Freshwater Showcase because he has a great experiences freshwater restoration. He presented three major projects focused on freshwater ecosystem restoration through nature-based solutions (NBS), emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement, scientific modeling, and interdisciplinary teamwork. He highlighted that successful implementation of NBS requires scientific credibility, clear communication of benefits, strong partnerships, and support at all governance levels. Real-world demonstrations and co-design with local communities are key to gaining acceptance and ensuring long-term success.

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