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UCD SWAMP aims to investigate the pressures on Irish waters from drained peatlands and develop mitigation measures

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Innovative Solutions

Innovative Solutions

Experimental studies evaluating water pollution mitigation measures at drained and extracted peatland sites and development of land use management strategies.

 Hydrological Impacts

Hydrological Impacts

Investigations into the distal downstream influence of peat extraction and peat drainage activities on the physico-chemical composition and biodiversity of associated aquatic habitats.

 Hydrological Modelling

Hydrological Modelling

Modelling of the effects of drainage and water treatment on the hydrology, hydro-morphology and hydrochemistry of industrial cutaway peatlands.

 Water Characterisation

Water Characterisation

Water quality parameters and peat will be investigated using a range of analytical techniques.

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Goals, targets, and aims of the SWAMP Project are outlined in this infographic. Infographic
Goals, targets, and aims of the SWAMP Project are outlined in this infographic.
Monitoring sites will provide information on the distal downstream influence of peat harvesting and on the channels where existing measures are in place. Sites
Monitoring sites will provide information on the distal downstream influence of peat harvesting and on the channels where existing measures are in place.
Mitigation measures will be carried out at a site level and catchment level including new natural and engineering methods. Solutions
Mitigation measures will be carried out at a site level and catchment level including new natural and engineering methods.

“This project is funded under the EPA Research Programme 2014-2020. The EPA Research Programme is a Government of Ireland initiative funded by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment.”

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