Rivers In Urban Areas CS - Sheffeild Restoration Flashcards
1
Q
Why was the river Don important in the Industrial Revolution?
A
Essential in providing water for industrial cooling and processing, but it proved difficult to navigate
2
Q
What happened to the canal and rivers by the 1970s?
A
The canal and associated industrial buildings fell into increasing despair dereliction
3
Q
Where did the money come from to improve the water quality?
A
Sheffield development corporation management. Natural England and the national lottery funded it (conservation area)
4
Q
What were some social positives of improvement?
A
13 km waterfront for cyclists, walkers
Engaging local communities through volunteering, and promoting family events and recreation
5
Q
What were some environmental positives of the project?
A
- encouraging biodiversity by restoring natural ecosystems, and protecting wildlife species and habitats - song thrushes, herons and kingfishers now thrive
- reducing flood risk by increasing wetland areas and vegetation on the floodplain, and adopting SuDS
