Post on 03-Jan-2016
IMPROVING FISH PASSAGE ON THE RIVER ALMOND
WELCOME
PROGRAMME FOR THE EVENING• The Almond Barriers Project - RAFTS
• The Almond Avon Reconnection Programme - RFFT
• Generic options for improving fish passage at existing structures – Atkins
• Q + A Session
• Questionnaire
ALMOND BARRIERS PROJECT
• Project Overview and Aims
• Background
• Work to date
• The optioneering phase
ALMOND BARRIERS PROJECT –OVERVIEW
• RAFTS and SEPA are working in partnership to deliver a programme of works to improve fish passage at barriers across Scotland.
• This work will contribute to the improvement of the physical condition of Scotland’s water environment.
• Collaborative study between RAFTS, River Forth Fisheries Trust and SEPA.
• Funded through WEF and HLF
AfterBefore
Barrier removal on the Black Water
During …Before
Modification of barrier on the River Isla
Modification of barrier on the River Isla - after
ALMOND BARRIERS PROJECT –AIM
• To improve migratory fish passage on the River Almond
• To address the cumulative effect of 7 weirs on the River Almond on the migratory fish population.
• To open up over 30kms of fish habitat to migratory fish on the River Almond and improve the ecological status of the River Almond.
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Fair – A- Far
Dowies Mill
ALMOND BARRIERS PROJECT- WORK TO DATE
• Phase one completed in 2014
• Initial investigative surveys completed.
• Initial understanding of potential constraints at each of the 7 structures
ALMOND BARRIERS PROJECT-THE OPTIONEERING PHASE
• Began in April 2015
• Full range of options being considered.
• All criteria taken on board when assessing the options.
• Options for specific structures will be presented at a second workshop at the end of the summer.
PROGRAMME FOR THE EVENING• The Almond Barriers Project - RAFTS
• The Almond Avon Reconnection Programme - RFFT
• Generic options for improving fish passage at existing structures – Atkins
• Q + A Session
• Questionnaire