Lake District river restored to natural course; salmon return within months
Conservationists successfully restored the natural meanders of Swindale Beck in the Lake District after the river had been artificially straightened for roughly 200 years. Within months of restoration, Atlantic salmon returned to spawn on the newly recovered gravel beds. The project also reduced downstream flood risks and improved drinking water quality for millions of people. The revived waterway created thriving habitats for aquatic insects and river birds. The effort was recognised with the UK River Prize in 2022.
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