Sub catchment:
Western Rother
Priority Text:
Sedimentation on the River Rother
Sub group:
Surface Water
Action Text:
Sediment Traps
Details:
Development of sediment traps on agricultural land adjacent to the Western Rother just South of Petworth, on the Leconfield Estate landowners to reduce soil loss in the Rother Valley to help improve water quality and habitats for biodiversity.
Timescale:
2012 -2014
Status:
In progress
Partners:
Arun and Rother Rivers Trust
Environment Agency
Landowners
Farmers