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Background Regulated rivers are now widespread in Europe, with artificial banks and flood dykes in place of their former unimpeded meandering and braided courses. This is a well-known example of the conflict between ecology and water management. From an ecological point of view, rivers should get more space to flow naturally and enable cross-links to surr ...

Background The Upper Drava (Obere Drau) Valley in Austria is the tectonic border between the Southern and Central Alps. The Drava River itself is typical of alpine areas. Formerly, the water system was much more diversified with side branches and alluvial waters, but these were modified to create a faster flowing, more homogenous river. This project foll ...