Döring Michael

Ecomorphological consequences of residual flow after suspending the artificial flood program at the Spöl river

Project Number: CH-7765

Project Type:	Master
Project Duration:	00/00/0000 - ?
Funding Source:	other ,
Leading Institution:	ZHAW
Project Leader:	Prof. Michael Döring Institut Umwelt & Natürliche Ressourcen (IUNR) ZHAW Grüntal - Postfach 335 8820 Wädenswil Phone: +41 (0) 58 934 53 09 ; +41 (0) 58 934 59 10 FAX: +41 (0) 58 934 59 11 e-Mail: michael.doering(at)zhaw.ch http://www.unr.ch/

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Research Areas:

Landscape

Disciplines:

general biology
environmental sciences

Abstract:
The regulation of river flow has significantly altered hydromorphological dynamics, often leading to ecosystem degradation. The Spöl River in the Swiss National Park (SNP) exemplifies these changes due to decades of regulation by the Punt dal Gall dam. In 2000, a controlled flood program was introduced to mitigate habitat degradation but was suspended in 2016 due to PCB contamination. This study aims to assess the river’s current hydromorphological and ecological status after five years without artificial flooding. Using ecomorphological surveys, drone imagery, and sediment analyses, the research will evaluate changes in sediment transport, connectivity, and habitat conditions. The findings will contribute to long-term monitoring and inform strategies for ecological restoration, particularly in light of the planned PCB remediation in 2026.


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