Revitalisation of Orlík reservoir – case study of a regional restoration project
This case study describes the bottom-up formation of a regional project for restoring a reservoir. Land use changes in the upper Vltava river basin caused the eutrophication of Orlík reservoir, which resulted in water blooms, which in association with socio-economic changes caused a decline in touri...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karolinum Press
2014-06-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Environmental Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://ejes.cz/index.php/ejes/article/view/152 |
| Summary: | This case study describes the bottom-up formation of a regional project for restoring a reservoir. Land use changes in the upper Vltava river basin caused the eutrophication of Orlík reservoir, which resulted in water blooms, which in association with socio-economic changes caused a decline in tourism in this region and serious difficulties for local people. The study examines how public awareness helped in the establishment of a restoration project, its framework and strategy. Regional governance of the project management took into consideration both knowledge-based solutions and the interests of local people and municipalities. The project has the potential for resolving both environmental and socio-economic problems and providing a sustainable win-win strategy for the region, residents, tourists and stakeholders. |
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| ISSN: | 1805-0174 2336-1964 |