Rutland Water Case Study Flashcards
Which two rivers supply Rutland water?
The River Welland and the River Nene
How big an area does the reservoir cover?
12km squared
What are the positive economic impacts of the reservoir?
The reservoir boosts the local economy. It’s a popular tourist destination due to the wildlife and recreational activities.
People even pay to get married at the church on the water.
What was the negative economic impact?
Around 6km squared of land was flooded, much of it farmland. Some farmers lost their livelihoods.
What are the positive social impacts of the reservoir?
1) Lots of recreational activities take place at Rutland Water. E.g. Sailing, windsurfing, cycling and birdwatching
2) many jobs were created to build and maintain the reservoir, also people are employed to run the nature reserve and recreational activities.
3) schools use the reservoir for educational visits
What is the negative social impact of the reservoir?
Two villages were demolished to make way for the reservoir.
What are the positive environmental impacts of the reservoir?
1) Rutland water is a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) this means wildlife is protected in this area.
2) hundreds of species of birds live at the reservoir, tens of thousands of waterfowl come to Rutland water over the winter.
3) A variety of habitats are found around the reservoir e.g. Marshes, mudflats and lagoons. This means a variety of organisms live there.
4) Ospreys have been reintroduced to central England by the Rutland Osprey Project at the reservoir.
What is the negative environmental impact at the reservoir?
A large area of land was flooded to create the reservoir. This destroyed some habitats.
Why should Rutland water be managed sustainably?
People should be able to get all the water they need today, without stopping people in the future having enough water.
How is sustainability achieved at the reservoir?
People can only take out as much water as is replaced by the river s that supply it. That way, the supply remains he same for the future.
Where, when and why was Rutland Water Reservoir created?
In the East Midlands in the 1970’s. It was built to supply the East Midlands with more water and accommodate the rapid population growth in areas like Peterborough.
