1. URBAN STREAM REHABILITATION

2. INTRODUCTION, OBJECTIVES & IMPACTS
TECHNIQUES OF REHABILITATION
BENEFITS / IMPACTS
AESTHETICS
SELECTION OF OBJECTIVES
FOR REHABILITATION SCHEMES U R B A N S T E M H I L O
OPTIONS FOR REHABILITATION
CASE STUDIES
SITE MONITORING
SOCIAL APPRAISAL
TOOLS FOR ASSESSING POTENTIAL
INDICATORS OF SUCCESS

3. DEVELOPMENT OF INDICATORS OF SUCCESS
Jochen Schanze Institute of Ecological and Regional Development, Dresden
Alfred Olfert Institute of Ecological and Regional Development, Dresden
Joachim T. Tourbier Dresden University of Technology
Ines Gersdorf Dresden University of Technology

4. Content Introduction Parameters and indicators Use of indicators
Outline
Work plan        
10. Indicators of success

5. 1. Introduction
- Compiling information on indicators of success from case study sites
- Research advanced monitoring methods to assess the success of a scheme. Compare, combine and enhance monitoring methods to be specific to urban rivers
- Select parameters that demonstrate key components and issues related to rehabilitation schemes
- Convert parameters into indicators
- Demonstrate indicators related to the improvement of
- water quality
- ecological value and biodiversity
- amenity value and aesthetics
- social and economic well-being
10. Indicators of success – What it’s about

6. 2. Parameters and indicators
Parameter: A property that is measured or observed (primary data)
Indicator: A parameter or value derived from a parameter; which points to, provides information about, or describes the state of a phenomenon, environment, or area with a significance extending beyond that directly associated with a parameter value
- An indicator is a quantitative measure of an impact without stating whether the change itself is positive or negative
- An indicator must : reflect changes
be reliable and reproducible
- It should be linked to policy goals
Index: A set of aggregated or weighted parameters or indicators
10. Indicators of success – Definitions

7. 2. Parameters and indicators
10. Indicators of success - Hierarchy

8. 3. Use of indicators
To communicate problems of a site, enabling the general public and its decision makers to realise the gravity of existing conditions
To set goals, objectives and thresholds against which conditions can be measured
To communicate results of an urban river rehabilitation effort
10. Indicators of success – Use of indicators

9. 4. Outline Water quality - physical – chemical
Sources: - Water Framework Directive
- Existing monitoring programs
- Additional research
- Partner experience
Exp.: - Heavy metals, hazardous substances
- nutrients
10. Indicators of success – Water quality

10. 4. Outline Hydrology and hydro-morphology - discharge - connectivity
- Other specific issues
Sources: - Water Framework Directive
- Existing monitoring programs
- Additional research
Exp.: - Bankfull discharge
- Stream structure (D)
- Macroscopic instream habitat registration (D)
10. Indicators of success – Hydrology and hydro-morphology

11. 4. Outline Ecological value and biodiversity
- Aquatic and riparian flora
- Aquatic and reparian fauna
- Other specific issues
Sources: - Water Framework Directive
- Existing monitoring programs
- Additional research
Exp.: - Saprobic Index
10. Indicators of success – Ecology

12. 4. Outline amenity value and aesthetics Public perception of rivers
Sensual experiences
Public acceptance
Recreational value
Sources: - Literature (Kevin Lynch, etc)
- URBEM
Exp.: - High visitor rates
- Perceived amenity
10. Indicators of success – Amenity value and Aesthetics

13. 4. Outline Social and economical - Public safety
- Incentive for economic investment
- Stakeholder networks
- Advocacy and stewardship
Sources: - Literature
- URBEM (Case studies)
- Crime rate
Exp.:
- Adjacent property values
- Number of stewardship activities
10. Indicators of success – Social and Economical

14. 5. Suggested work plan example
Task
Research of indicators and parameters describing social and economic well-being
Testing indicators with real river rehabilitation projects
Research of indicators and parameters describing amenity value
Research of indicators and parameters describing ecological value and biodiv.
Research on monitoring methods
1. Analysis of data from WP 2
2. Research of additional indicators, parameters and monitoring and evaluation methods
3. Development of indicators
4. Presentation and review of indictors
5. Testing indicators
5. Reporting
10. Indicators of success – Work Plan