Rutland Water
- Created by: Sam Evans
- Created on: 30-11-14 13:07
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- Rutland Water
- Background information
- The dam was built & Rutland Water was created in the 1970's
- It covers a 12km squared area and is filled with water from two rivers
- The River Welland and the River Nene
- Rutland Water was made to supply the East Midlands with more water
- Enough to cope with rapid population growth in places like Peterbourough
- Areas around the reservoir are also used as a nature reserve and for recreation
- Economic impacts
- The reservoir boosts the local economy
- Its popular tourist attraction because of the wildlife and recreation facilities
- Around 6km squared of land was flooded to create the reservoir.
- This included farmland, so some famed lost their livelihood
- Social impacts
- Lots of recreational activities took place
- For example: sailing, windsurfing, birdwatching and cycling
- Many jobs were created to build and maintain the reservoir
- Also to run the nature reserve and recreational activities
- Schools would visit for educational purposes
- Two villages were demolished to make room for the reservoir
- Lots of recreational activities took place
- Environmental impacts
- Rutland water is an area where wildlife is protected
- It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
- Hundreds of species of birds nest around the reservoir
- A large variety of habits are found on & around the reservoir
- The Rutland Osprey Project reintroduced ospreys at the reservoir
- A large area was flood to create the reservoir, which destroyed some habitats
- Two villages were demolished to make room for the reservoir
- Rutland water is an area where wildlife is protected
- Background information
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