Loch restoration in Scotland

The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) conducts multi-disciplinary research that provides process based understanding of lake restoration. Our results help with the planning, assessment and implementation of whole-lake restoration programmes within the UK and beyond.

We have been working in this area for several decades and now have a number of long-term datasets that detail pressure-response-recovery chains in impacted systems. By synthesising knowledge from these studies, we can help water managers make science-based decisions about lake restoration programmes across the world.

Summary findings from some of these case studies can be viewed at the links below:

• Loch Leven - a case study of global importance
• Loch Flemington - speeding up the recovery process
• Clatto Reservoir - reducing cyanobacteria by sediment capping
• Kinghorn Loch - recovery from Red Sludge pollution
• Coldingham Loch - reducing cyanobacteria by aeration