Facilitating the Application of Output from Research and Case Studies on Ecological Responses to Hydromorphological Degradation and Rehabilitation (FORECASTER)

FORECASTER is a knowledge and information system relating hydromorphology and ecology of European rivers. The system presents a compilation of case studies describing the output from restoration and rehabilitation projects and is intended to help practitioners by presenting experiences about success or failure of the application of different measures. The system has been developed as part of a project funded by the IWRM-Net and Delft Cluster.

The system is set up as a Geo-wiki. Case studies are presented in a Google map, which allows users to select projects according to their geographical location. In addition, a filter option is available to select case studies according to pressures addressed, measures implemented, observed effects on the physical environment (using Hydromorphological quality elements, HYMOQE's), and observed effects on biota (using Biological Quality elements, BQE's). Each case study has an associated wiki page containing maps and additional information about the project site and the outcome of the implementation of the project.

For further information please visit the FORECASTER website!