1. General information
2. Objectives of the intervention
Goals of the intervention
The project has (or will):
- Conducted a water quality survey to understand the biological state of the Lake Opleta (Ref. 1).
- Conducted a sediment analysis to better understand the conditions of key lakes, in the area, including Kašpárkovo, Typfl, Kmuníčkovo, Roučkovo, Ledárenské, Plavecké, Strakovo, Opleta, Lávka and Kocábka (Ref. 2).
- Utilized information learned to establish a plan for revitalizing the 10-lake system, with the ultimate goal of restoring water quality, fix the shoreline to enhance biodiversity (Ref. 2).
- Improved stabalization of the lakes through the reconstruction of culverts between the lakes and removed the panel fortifications of Opleta and Lávka lakes (Ref. 1).
- Will increase opportunities for recreation through the construction of a paved footpath including benches, nature trails or installation of sightseeing wooden piers on Opleta, Ledárenské and Plavecké lakes (Ref. 8).
- Will increase biodiversity, specifically for amphibians by developing shallow-water belt suitable for their reproduction (Ref. 8)
- Continually promote environmental education and awareness (Ref. 2)
- Conducted a water quality survey to understand the biological state of the Lake Opleta (Ref. 1).
- Conducted a sediment analysis to better understand the conditions of key lakes, in the area, including Kašpárkovo, Typfl, Kmuníčkovo, Roučkovo, Ledárenské, Plavecké, Strakovo, Opleta, Lávka and Kocábka (Ref. 2).
- Utilized information learned to establish a plan for revitalizing the 10-lake system, with the ultimate goal of restoring water quality, fix the shoreline to enhance biodiversity (Ref. 2).
- Improved stabalization of the lakes through the reconstruction of culverts between the lakes and removed the panel fortifications of Opleta and Lávka lakes (Ref. 1).
- Will increase opportunities for recreation through the construction of a paved footpath including benches, nature trails or installation of sightseeing wooden piers on Opleta, Ledárenské and Plavecké lakes (Ref. 8).
- Will increase biodiversity, specifically for amphibians by developing shallow-water belt suitable for their reproduction (Ref. 8)
- Continually promote environmental education and awareness (Ref. 2)
Quantitative targets
Unknown
Monitoring indicators defined
Prior to the implementation of activities, several studies were carried out to better understand the project's feasibility. This first step allowed for monitoring of:
- Increase green space available for recreation (Ref 8).
- Increase of green space that is left undisturbed for habitat restoration (Ref 2).
- Removal of mud in order to change the area from swamp to a cleaner, more accessible habitat. (Ref 1.)
- Increase green space available for recreation (Ref 8).
- Increase of green space that is left undisturbed for habitat restoration (Ref 2).
- Removal of mud in order to change the area from swamp to a cleaner, more accessible habitat. (Ref 1.)
Sustainability challenge(s) addressed
What types of restoration goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?
What activities are implemented to realize the restoration goals and targets?
Implementation activities
Following a study, it was determined to be safe to remove mud from each of the lakes (Ref 5). After another contamination caused by mud in the lake, re-excavation began again in 2019 (Ref 6., Ref 7). Using floating excavators, mud removal began in Pískovna Černovice in 2019; mud will be removed from one lake per year (Ref. 8).
Completed activities include:
Having the area was split into several zones:
1. A natural zone: this zone was undisturbed in order to provide a suitable habitat for species. Changes in this zone were minimized by establishing it as a protected area. Eventually, pools will be constructed on the selected suitable sites (Ref 3.). Some landscaping conditions have been created in some places to help restore wetland species (Ref 2.). These natural zones were restricted from visitors during the initial stage of the project (Ref. 2).
2. Recreational zone: this zone will be developed for recreation and fishing as well as walking and relaxation (Ref. 1). There is planned construction of a paved footpath with benches, development of nature trails, and installation of wooden piers on the three largest lakes (Ref. 1).
2. Natural-recreational zone: the final zone represents a cross-over between the two, with a connecting footpath. (Ref. 2)
3. developing shallow-water belt suitable for the reproduction of biodiversity, specifically [threatened] amphibians (Ref. 8)
4. fix the shoreline to enhance biodiversity (Ref. 2).
Completed activities include:
Having the area was split into several zones:
1. A natural zone: this zone was undisturbed in order to provide a suitable habitat for species. Changes in this zone were minimized by establishing it as a protected area. Eventually, pools will be constructed on the selected suitable sites (Ref 3.). Some landscaping conditions have been created in some places to help restore wetland species (Ref 2.). These natural zones were restricted from visitors during the initial stage of the project (Ref. 2).
2. Recreational zone: this zone will be developed for recreation and fishing as well as walking and relaxation (Ref. 1). There is planned construction of a paved footpath with benches, development of nature trails, and installation of wooden piers on the three largest lakes (Ref. 1).
2. Natural-recreational zone: the final zone represents a cross-over between the two, with a connecting footpath. (Ref. 2)
3. developing shallow-water belt suitable for the reproduction of biodiversity, specifically [threatened] amphibians (Ref. 8)
4. fix the shoreline to enhance biodiversity (Ref. 2).
3. NBS domains, ES and scale
4. Governance and financing
5. Innovation
Type of innovation
Please specify technological innovation
The project involves mostly changes to the infrastructure of the lakes and the surrounding area, which is why it can be considered an infrastructural innovation. These include landscaping work, modification and creation of water bodies, and adding recreational facilities. As a result, the place will become more supportive of flora and fauna and more suitable for recreation and fishing. (Ref. 2)
Novelty level of the innovation
Please specify novelty level of the innovation
Unknown
Replicability/Transferability
Please specify Replicability/Transferability
Unknown
