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Varde River runs through the central and western part of Jutland from its out-spring to Ho Bugt, passing by Varde and Esbjerg cities. The river valley is the only remaining estuary in Western Jutland and was an area of great importance for migrating waterfowls with feeding, moulting and resting sites up to the 1950’s. Then, intensive farming based on grass pellets’ production and grazing seriously impaired the area's natural qualities.

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One of the main issues facing the Ecclesbourne and its tributaries is nutrient enrichment, particularly from phosphate. Phosphates are inorganic compounds often used in fertilizers and detergents. Their presence in lakes and ponds encourages excessive algae growth which depletes water dissolved oxygen. This is having a negative effect on the health of the river and its wildlife.

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The Friends of the San Pedro River (FSPR), founded in 1987, is a mostly volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of the river through advocacy, education, and interpretation. FSPR coordinates its activities with the BLM, the land manager of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) and the National Conservation Lands.

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The South Santiam Watershed is situated in the Central Cascades and flows into the Willamette Valley. It drains approximately 1,040 square miles in area. With steep, mountainous terrain in the east and a low floodplain to the west, the watershed is characterized by much variation in elevation, ecoregions, and land use practices. The watershed supports three communities (Sweet Home, Lebanon, and Scio), and is located in Linn County, Oregon.

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By removing concrete channels and reinstating natural floodplains we can actually reduce flood risk, increase water quality and quantity, enhance animal and plant life and improve the quality of life for city dwellers. River restoration can also be about smaller improvements such as improving drainage and encouraging more diverse habitats for fish, plants and animals.