River restoration and conservation in damaged urban catchments with reference to a specific project
Cities damage rivers by straightening, culverting, or polluting them. River restoration projects repair this damage by returning rivers to a more natural state.
Real World
The River Quaggy in south-east London was restored between 2004 and 2006: a buried culvert was opened up, the channel was re-meandered, and a floodplain wetland was created in Sutcliffe Park, reducing downstream flood risk for thousands of residents.
Exam Focus
Name the specific project, location, and at least two measurable outcomes to secure full marks on 'assess' questions.
Essay Framework
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