Habitat hydraulics

Habitat hydraulics aims at restoring flow properties of streams and river beds for a better biodiversity and habitats for e.g. salmonid fishes. The current studies include I) flow modelling of rivers for search of suitable spawning sites, II) test of flow control structures used to control flow in restoration projects, III) studies of water flow interaction with stream beds.

Picture: Hannu Marttila

Current projects:

• Study of flow and sediment transport through measurements and 2D modeling for river restoration planning
• Sediment transport and flow retention in stream restoration

Research areas

> Catchment restoration
> Constructed wetlands
> Erosion and sediment transport
> Ground water
> Habitat hydraulics
> Landfill liners
> Material testing
> Mine tailings
> Modelling
> Nutrient retention and removal
> On-site wastewater treatment
> Peatlands and environment
> Soil physics and hydraulics
> Tracer hydrology
> Utilization of by-products
> Waste management
> Water chemistry
> Water treatment
> Wastewater treatment

Toolbox of research