Title: Impact of reservoir construction construction on the Bruckland Stream
Author: National Rivers Authority
Document Type: Monograph
Abstract:
By looking at projected yields, costs and environmental concerns, South West Water Services Ltd has concluded that the Axe Pumped Storage Scheme provides the optimum
resource development for the East Devon area. This scheme involves the construction of a
reservoir at Higher Bruckland and the subsequent diversion of the Bruckland Stream.
Two ecological surveys were carried out by SWWSL and the National Rivers Authority South West Region in summer and autumn 1992. Using results from the surveys the
main ecological characteristics of the stream were identified. The potential impacts of reservoir
construction, the bypass pipeline, flood water release and seepage on the biology of the
stream were examined and recommendations for additional data requirements and long term
monitoring put forward.
Although the data provided were not extensive, the general picture was one of a clean water
stream with reasonable species diversity. It was not possible to accurately predict any
changes and more detailed ecological survey work was recommended.
Publisher: National Rivers Authority
Publication Date: 1993
Publication Place: Bristol
Subject Keywords: Streams; Water reservoirs; Invertebrates; Algae; Macrophytes; Water industry
Geographic Keywords: East Devon catchment; Axe Estuary; Bristol Avon and North Somerset Streams catchment
Extent: 9; + appendices
Permalink: http://www.environmentdata.org/archive/ealit:4055
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