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River Basin Management Plans Update in North East - May 2018

Learn about the progress in Forestry and Diffuse Pollution for RBMP2 delivery in North East Scotland. Find out about improving water bodies and funding priorities. Get insights on fish barrier categories and recent restoration projects.

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River Basin Management Plans Update in North East - May 2018

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  1. River Basin Management Plans delivery update – North EastMay 2018 FORESTRY AND DIFFUSE POLLUTION Carla Ward RBMP Co-ordinator carla.ward@sepa.org.uk / NEScotlandAAG@sepa.org.uk Tel. 01698 839218 Jackie McColm SEPA

  2. HIGH GOOD MODERATE POOR BAD River Basin Management Planning • Scotland’s second river basin plans (RBMP2) • Objectives for getting as many as possible to at least Good status • SEPA is leading but many organisations are responsible for delivery • North East has some catchments of excellent quality, others where lots of improvement required R e s t o r e

  3. Water Environment Hub

  4. Where is action required? RBMP2 has objectives for improving 225 water bodies in North East area

  5. What is required? By when?

  6. Next slides Priority catchment work North east corner, ScW investment, ~half complete Flows, inc. whisky sector, via CAR regulation Various, scattered monitoring Hydro work, All in Spey ScW Forestry, complete

  7. RBMP2 Delivery progress

  8. Focus of cycle 2 • Removing barriers to fish migration • Restoring degraded rivers • Restoration funding increase • WEF priorities for funding • Type of projects suitable • Maximising project development opportunities Photos: Colin Bull, Stirling University

  9. Categories of Fish Barriers Active barrier Active Barrier – an impoundment, weir or dam that is a barrier to fish movement and is being operated or maintained (or is planned to be operated or maintained); or, it is a mothballed weir, impoundment or dam (i.e. it is not currently operated or maintained but the owners operate/maintain similar structures for the purposes of their business). Regulatory approach by sector – Hydropower is the priority for this cycle. Historic Barrier  - an impoundment, weir or dam constructed prior to 1 April 2006 that is a barrier to fish movement and is not operated or maintained. Nor is it owned by a business who operates or maintains similar structures for the purposes of their business. Funded by Scottish Government via the Water Environment Fund, WEF.  Asset Barrier – a culvert or bridge apron built prior to 1 April 2006 that is a barrier to fish movement. Working with Responsible Authorities. Historic Barrier Asset Barrier

  10. Historic barriers ID 3283, Mill of Auchenbadie on Burn of Brydock – bedrock base, natural limit to migration ID409,outlet of Clarack pond, Dee catchment

  11. Historic barriers – current projects ID2554 Garlogie dam, design stage – partial removal expected Tullynessle Youlie burn/ Bronie burn FBID3406, Ythan,

  12. Asset barriers 3 m ID496, forestry track culvert removed, R.Nethy ID3176, road culvert u/s train station at Huntly

  13. Asset barriers

  14. River restoration projects • Aberarder, done phase 1 • Aberarder phase 2 (post works) Upper River Nairn

  15. Council led/ partnership projects • East Tullos burn, Aberdeenshire • Peffery, Highland • Stane Gardens, North Lanarkshire • Lyne Burn, Fife Council • Tollcross Burn, Glasgow City Council • Others coming through – White cart, Bathgate watercourses…

  16. Project development opportunities • WEF priorities to improve ecological status and benefit communities • Funding available through WEF for eligible projects • Screening tool identified candidates Further information rbmp@sepa.org.uk NEScotlandAAG@sepa.org.uk

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