Heavily Modified and Artificial Water Bodies - Neagh Bann River ...
Heavily Modified and Artificial Water Bodies - Neagh Bann River ...
Heavily Modified and Artificial Water Bodies - Neagh Bann River ...
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Lough <strong>Neagh</strong><br />
Lough <strong>Neagh</strong> is designated as a RAMSAR site, ASSI <strong>and</strong> SPA. Lough <strong>Neagh</strong> has<br />
been lowered as part of various drainage schemes to prevent flooding of agricultural<br />
l<strong>and</strong>. The net effect of this is an overall lowering of between 2-3m. The water levels<br />
are now controlled by the sluice gates at Toome <strong>and</strong> therefore the natural regime of<br />
high <strong>and</strong> low water levels no longer occurs.<br />
From the workshop it was discussed that all hydromorphological measures are in<br />
place <strong>and</strong> adequate for this water body.<br />
GBNI3NB00032<br />
Hydromorphology Classification: GEP<br />
Chemical Status: Bad<br />
Biological status: Bad (macrophytes)<br />
2009 Classification: BEP<br />
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