Water on the Land: UK reservoir

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  • Created by: Niamh
  • Created on: 18-05-15 20:00
Name of UK reservoir?
Rutland water
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Where?
East Midlands
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Whe was it built?
1970
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Economic effects?
Boosts local economy - tourism, 6 km2 land was flooded (farmers)
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Social effects?
Recreational activities, • 2 villages demolished
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Environmental effects?
Site of specialist scientific interest- protected wildlife, land flooded destroying habitats
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