15. Grange Paddocks
Themes: Flow; Habitats and wildlife; People
Objectives:
- To maintain sufficient flow to support a healthy river ecosystem
- To maintain and enhance the river's natural habitats and wildlife
- To increase people's awareness, appreciation, education and involvement
Project description
To remove a weir (a fish barrier to migration) and restore the river through the site.
Through the removal of the weir and restoration works to the wider area, around 2km of river can be restored creating better habitat for wildlife. This would also allow more people to actively have access and use the river through graded banks in specific locations. The project can also include creation of flood plain habitats through associated development in the local area.
Grid reference: TL490221
Project lead: East Herts Council; Environment Agency
Project partners: Environmant Agency; Bishops Stortford Natural History Society
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