Project funded
by theEU–DGEnvironment
L
andsurfacerelevant
forapplication
Artificial surface
Agriculture land
Forest and semi-natural areas
Wetlands
F
inancialcosts
(C
apital
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operation
&
maintenance
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The literature refers to capital costs of €4 000/ha for lake restoration. Since lakes
have a long (permanent) lifespan, only minimal maintenance costs should arise once
in operation (depending on the exact nature of the restoration).
D
esign
The design will vary considerably depending on the extent of restoration, the
current and existing lake design, and the scale.
S
cale
Lakes, by their size, can drain large
catchment areas.
A lake is a natural water retention facility. It can store water (for flood control) and provide water for many purposes such as water supply, irrigation, fisheries,
tourism, etc. In addition, it serves as a sink for carbon storage and provides important habitats for numerous species of plants and animals, including waders.
Restoring lakes involves
enhancing their structure and functioning
where they have been drained or degraded in former times.
Case studies:RestorationofAmalvasandŽuvintasWetlands, Lithuania,Revitalizationof theupperDrauRiver inAustria
HYDROMORPHOLOGY
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