UKTAG Good Ecological Potential Mitigation Consultation 2013

The consultation closed on 16th August 2013 and the recommendations have been updated and finalised in light of feedback received. 

The River Flow for GEP final recommendations can be found here.

The consultation response document can be found here.


UKTAG first published guidance on the classification of ecological potential in 2008. This guidance has been reviewed which has led to proposals to better define a default flow regime for good ecological potential in rivers downstream of reservoirs and their intakes. The proposals include identification of those flows considered to be of ecological importance throughout the year and the criteria to be used to implement them. They will help the regulatory bodies determine if a heavily modified water body, affected by water impoundment, is at good ecological potential, and if not, identify what improvement measures need to be implemented.

The consultation closed on 16th August 2013 and the recommendations have been updated in light of feedback received.  The final recommendations can be found at the resources link below. A response to those who responded to the consultation will be published. 

Consultation Status: 
Closed
Advisory Group: 
UKTAG
Publication Date: 
Monday, September 30, 2013