ver.1 Reference Guideline for Restoration by Eco-Compatible Approach in River Basin
Asian River Restoration Network ver.1 Reference Guideline for Restoration by Eco-Compatible Approach in River Basin
Chapter 1. Introduction
(1) Why restore the river environment？ 1
(2) Aim and purpose of the guideline 2
(3) Target audience 2
(4) Overview of guideline 3
Chapter 2. Important viewpoints in understanding the nature of rivers
(1) Being familiar with the natural, historical and cultural transition of rivers 4
(2) Perceiving the river as a basin 5
(3) Understanding dynamism of rivers 6
(4) Grasping the role of rivers and stakeholders 7
Chapter 3. Basic items to remember in restoring river environment
(1) Setting multi-objectives of river restoration by considering river history and culture 8
(2) Planning river restoration from the viewpoint of the basin 9
(3) Considering river restoration based on dynamism of rivers 10
(4) Proceeding with river restoration in cooperation with stakeholders 11
(5) Considering a combination of river conservation and restoration 12
Chapter 4. Implementation approaches for river environment restoration
(1) Outline of approaches for river environment restoration 13
(2) Survey and research to clarify the nature of rivers 14
(3) Creating awareness among residents in the basin 16
(4) Building consensus for sustainable activities 18
(5) Securing healthy water quality and quantity 19
(6) Creating a lively waterfront and water amenity space 21
(7) Restoration of nature and eco-compatible river 23
Appendix Countermeasure Chart for River Restoration (draft)
impact onthenaturalenvironmentincreases,diversenessoflifewilldecreaseasaresult. anthropogenic the If development. land and growth industrial by destroyed is nature too, society, modern In de- stroyed bydeforestationandlossdestructionofnaturecausedlimitlesshumanactivities. were rivers along flourishing civilizations greatest four world's the that say They future. the in lost be may rivers from benefit economic our and them, to attachment less feeling rivers, of nature true the forgotten have People return. in damaged greatly been have landscape and environment river natural the result, a As energy utilization. and ship by transportation as well as drinking for and production for water secure to rivers used actively also have We floods. from life our protect to streamflows controlling while rivers from food and water obtained have beings, human we, country," the governs river the governs who man "the that proverb the is there As provide valuablespacesfornurturingvariousformsoflife. rivers time, same the At culture. and nature, landscape, creating in component critical a as exist also they but activities socioeconomic our to contribute only not rivers Namely, forms. various in beings human on benefits confer Rivers today. even true is this and times, early since rivers along developed been have Civilizations 1 (1) Whyrestoretheriverenvironment? Introduction Introduction Children playinginnocently intheriver 1 NPO AzameGroup
chapter.1 2 (3) Target audience (2) Aim and purpose of the guideline (2) Aim and purpose This guideline targets all people who want to bring rivers and waterfronts back into a healthy form and pass generations. on rich river environments to the following approaches indispensable for restoring desirable and implementation approaches indispensable for restoring This guideline is to introduce principles river environments in Asia, raise the interest of audience in a river nearby, create an opportunity toward new support current river restoration projects. activities for river restoration, and also For example, we can obtain clean water just by turning on a faucet and we can keep the washroom clean by aware of where the we are less with water. However, washing it sewage from and where the tap water comes discharged from the kitchen or bathroom goes to. As symbolized by urbanization, the load of human activities excessively impacts on the nature of the river basin and today, it is extremely important to improve the space and basins. ion to rehabilitate rivers water amenities, and natural restorat for river, water quality, For this purpose, it is important to reduce the various burdens on rivers. However, such activities are lim- ited. Consequently, we should draw out the regenerating power of the river provided by nature. We should also think of a sustainable river restoration approaches. Moreover, those who are concerned should cooperate of the entire globe. cope with these problems for the benefit with each other to For the human race to survive for a long time on earth, our entire activities should be changed to be cyclical and coexistent with nature as soon as possible to reduce the load on rivers. Rivers are just like the blood ves- sels of the human body, figuratively speaking. Blood vessels and blood are nance absolutely of essential human life. for mainte- The inherent power of the river is exactly the same for power inherent in rivers is an important viewpoint for us to live. "river restoration" to make use of the Earth. Therefore, aiming at
chapter.1 ual technologies shown in Appendix of this guideline in the future. ARRN members will continuously discuss establishment of a practical guideline for Asia targeting the individ- stand them easily as a primer to the "River restoration technical guideline" aimed at by the ARRN in the future. under- can environment river the of improvement in interested are who non-specialists even that so form sible In this guideline, basic ideas and implementation approaches for river restoration is explained in a comprehen- sions. discus- through Asia in environments river healthy creating to contribute can that guideline technical the ing objectives of the network activities, and Chinese, Korean and Japanese specialists are working toward establish- primary the of one as positioned was restoration river for guideline technical a of preparation ARRN, the In and Japanese agencies jointly concerned in November of the same year. Korean Chinese, by established was (ARRN)" Network Restoration River "Asian the proposals, these to sponse preparation of an Asian river restoration guideline toward improvement of river restoration technology. In re- the and restoration river to related network information Asian an establishing with connection in made were proposals two Mexico), in 2006 Mar. in (held Forum Water World 4th the of session restoration nature the In (4) Overviewofguideline Referential informationtowardadditionalrestoration activities Basic pointsinconsideringriverenvironmentrestoration Chap. 4Implementationapproachesforriver Chap. 3Basicitemstorememberinrestoringriver Chap. 2Importantviewpointsinunderstandingthe Chap. 1Whypromoteriverrestoration? Appendix Countermeasurechartforriver Countermeasure forriverenvironmentrestoration environment restoration environment nature ofrivers Contents ofthisguideline restoration (draft) 3
chapter.1 Tokyo Metropolitan GovernmentTokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Construction, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Japan (around 1960) Trash-filled Sumida River, 4 Hiraki Ukiyo-e Museum
Sumida River with its life recovered, Japan (today)
Important viewpoints in in viewpoints Important of rivers nature the understanding Important viewpoints in in viewpoints Important of rivers nature the understanding Old lively Sumida River, Japan (around 1800) Old lively Sumida River, Japan (around
(1) Being familiar with the natural, historical and cultural transition of rivers with the natural, historical (1) Being familiar 2 Since ancient times, rivers have brought great benefits to us such as water for drinking, food, amenity, and damage time, rivers have sometimes caused healing. At the same The history of through floods and droughts. the relationship between human beings and rivers is diverse, and rivers show how nature operates from past over a period of time. activities regarding rivers the consequences of human beings' to present as well as To consider the future of rivers, it is of utmost importance to understand their natural, historical and cultu- ral transition. This leads to a heightening of people's awareness to take good care of rivers as something fam- to the following generations. iliar and to pass on a rich river environment
chapter.2 er continuityincludingupstream/downstreamandlandareaasahorizontalphaseof"basin.". riv- the considering by also but revetments, or levees by surrounded river the inside or streamflow the at ing look- by only not river, the of condition the grasp to important very is it restoration, river considering When social activitiesofthepeoplelivingthereforalongtime. various the and living of way the by affected is and from results river the of state the that show "basin" the of utilization land and shape, size, climate, to addition in culture) and nature, landscape, organisms, living quality, water, as water drought, (flood, such river a of Earth aspects of characteristics on The organisms. living substances and salts, nutrient moves sediment, river The "basin." a in circulates see we river a of water The (2) Perceivingtheriverasabasin Evaporation Abe Riverbasinseenfromtheair,Japan Considering theriverasa basin 5 Water Treatment Precipitation Shizuoka RiverOffice,ChubuRegionalDevelopmentBureau,MLIT Runoff Natural recharge Water storage Water use Land andWaterBureau,MLIT Water ResourcesDepartment, Water ResourcesinJapan2004,
chapter.2 Hokkaido Development Association Teshio River Basin Committee Toyohira River in a flood, Japan 6 Former meandering Teshio River, Japan. (3) Understanding dynamism of rivers dynamism (3) Understanding Ishikarigawa Development and Construction Department, Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau, MLIT Ishikarigawa Development and Construction Department, Hokkaido Toyohira River in its normal state, Japan Toyohira River in its normal state, The streamflow of a river changes every day. It is calm in its normal state, but the width of the water sur- face sometimes becomes extremely small and at other times, the flow is even disrupted due to water shortage. In the meantime, once a river is swollen, the streamflow will cut away the river bed and riverbanks and carry away riverside living organisms. Sediment flowing from upstream heaps up, and the form of the river may change. In this way, rivers change at various time points naturally or artificially to its present form. Human beings and organisms in a river adapt themselves to the nature of the river and how it operates in live. order When to thinking of the river environment, it is important to understand the characteristics of the stream- flow of the river.
chapter.2 addition totheroleofriver. in concerned people local the of lifestyles the grasp to important is it river, a of state desirable the find To of usedwater.Meanwhile,riversareaplaceforvariouslivingorganismstolive. dispose to also but water obtain to only not rivers used have we addition, In food. secure to work fishery ing conduct- and healing and recreation, ship, by transportation for riverfront the and surface water the using try, indus- and agriculture for resources water securing as such rivers of roles of range broad a sought have We Use ofthewatersurface Weir forwaterintake (4) Graspingtheroleofriversandstakeholders Foundation forRiverfrontImprovementandRestoration Foundation forRiverfrontImprovementandRestoration Fishery work for canoeing Docon Co.,Ltd. Water dischargetoariver Tower forwaterintake lyn ntervrMultipurposeuseofriver Playing intheriver Foundation forRiverfrontImprovementandRestoration Foundation forRiverfrontImprovementandRestoration in therain 7 CTI EngineeringCo.,Ltd. Fish livingintheriver Sightseeing boat Foundation forRiverfrontImprovementandRestoration Foundation forRiverfrontImprovementandRestoration terrace Docon Co.,Ltd.
chapter.2 National Diet LibraryNational Diet Library (today) (future) (Edo period) Japan Association to recover the sky over Nihonbashi River Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration Nihonbashi River Crowd on the riverfront River under an expressway Image of blue sky recovered Beijing Institute of Water Beijing Institute of Water 8 (today) China (age unknown) Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration Zhuanhe River Restored water's edge in nature (age unknown) Water edge, which was rich Mostly reclaimed water's edge FRONT Oct 2006 (No. 217)FRONT Oct 2006 (No. 217) Watershed Restoration, ARRN
4th International Forum on Waterfront and Basic items to remember in to remember items Basic environment a river restoring Basic items to remember in to remember items Basic environment a river restoring (around 2000) Korea
(around 1960) Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration g river history and culture considering river history and of river restoration by (1) Setting multi-objectives Cheonggyecheon River Restored river (today) Crowd on the riverfront
River covered by an expressway 3 To set the multi-purposes of river restoration including flood control, ecological recovery as well as aesthet- etc., it is important to consider the historyics and amusement the riv- of the river and the culture surrounding er created in consequence. Moreover, it is important to concretely clarify what is to be restored after understanding the natural envir- have dealt with the river. social environment showing how people onment as well as the
chapter.3 zontally totheland,aswelllocalpeople'sactivitiescenteredaroundriver. hori- or downstream or upstream organisms living and sediment of movement circulation, water as such ses pha- between connection the consider should we Namely, line). a or point a as it considering than (rather basin toconsideritfromtheviewpointofwhole Inplanningtorestoreariverorpartofriver,itisimportant Mid midstreamanddownstream Conservation ofnaturalspacesintown Nutrient saltscontrolinthewholeriversystem Estuary, coastalzone Upstream oftheriver (2)Planningriverrestorationfromtheviewpointofbasin of theriver River restorationfrom theviewpointofbasin Securing themovementoforganisms Conservation ofbrackish Conservation oftheorganism- water environments growing environment 9 Securing comfortable water amenities Sediment control Improvement ofthelivingenvironment Nurturing NatureandPeople…ExcitingRiverCreation,Future River Environment,RFC Water quantity/qualitycontrol in thewholeriversystem Creating localhistory beautiful scenery Conservation of Securing continuity Forest conservation and culture in thewaterarea
chapter.3 Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and RestorationFoundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration Kushiro Development and Construction Department, Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau, MLIT Kushiro Development and Construction Department, Hokkaido Regional 10 Trial to restore the meander by using the old river (Shibetsu River, Japan) Trial to restore the meander by using Trial to restore a gravelly river-bed by using dynamism of streamflow (Kinu River, Japan) (3) Considering river restoration based on dynamism of rivers dynamism based on restoration river (3) Considering For river restoration, it is important to respect to a maximum the natural and inherent activities of the river such as change of streamflow and river course. If a river is may sometimes arise. hand, new problems rehabilitated in excess its force, on the other
chapter.3 would beacceptedinthesurroundingregion. that approaches restoration find to and plan restoration a formulating of stage first the from closely cooperate to etc.) agencies, administrative fishermen, users, water residents, (community river the to related people local the for important is it continuously, and smoothly project restoration environment river a with proceed To (4) Proceedingwithriverrestorationincooperationstakeholders Field studywiththelocalresidentsandstakeholders Meeting withthelocalpeople concerned 11 Foundation forRiverfrontImprovementandRestoration Foundation forRiverfrontImprovementandRestoration
chapter.3 Shinichi Yoshimura Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration 12 Studying a combination of river conservation and restoration using a model Studying a combination of river conservation Example of one riverside widened with the mountain side conserved (Yamaya River, Japan) (5) Considering a combination of river conservation and restora tion and river conservation of a combination (5) Considering To use a river as a place for our various activities while conserving its rich nature, it is important to consid- suitable to each region. and restoration of river conservation er a combination
chapter.3 restoring theriverenvironment",and"circumstancesofeachriver"showninfirsthalfthisguideline. when remember to items "Basic rivers", of nature the understanding in viewpoints "Important the sideration con- into taking after chapter this in restoration river for approaches suitable find can audience that hope We neers andresearchersisalsodescribed,whichnecessaryforsolvinghigh-leveltechnologicalissues. engi- as such specialists with Cooperation basins. entire the for activities for indispensable is which scribed, de- then is river the controlling agency administrative the with Cooperation undertake. can we that activities with starting introduced, is environment river healthy a restore to measures of sequence a guideline, this In dence ofmeasurestobetaken. prece- of order the decide and restoration of target the clarify river. to particular stakeholders for the important in is it restored Therefore, be to is what on depending different be also may situation The condition. river target future the and condition river current the on depending differ restoration river for Approaches 4 (3) Creatingawarenessamongresidentsinthebasin 【Environmental education,capacity and quantity (5) Securinghealthywaterquality 【Recovery ofwaterqualityandquantity】
(1) Outlineofapproachesforriverenvironmentrestoration river environmentrestoration Implementation approachesfor river environmentrestoration Implementation approachesfor building, andinformationsharing】 Measures tobeimplementedinaunifiedmanner theregion An exampleofariverenvironmentevaluationaxis Human activities (2) Surveyandresearchtoclarifythenatureofrivers local community Connection with 【Basic researchforunderstandingrivers】 Flow ofschemeinthis chapter Technical andinstitutionalsolutions waterfront Comfortable and wateramenityspace (6) Creatingalivelywaterfront 【Recovery ofwateramenities】 Natural figure 13 0 1 2 3 4 5 * (2)-(7)correspond totheparagraphsof thischapter.
(4) Buildingconsensusforsustainableactivities 【Consensus buildingand organizationalcooperation】 water Availability of organisms Diverse Natural environment 【Recovery ofnature】 and eco-compatibleriver (7) Restorationofnature Bureau, MLIT Water ResourcesDepartment,Landand comprehensive waterresourcemanagement- Water ResourcesinJapan2008-Shiftingto
chapter.4 Preparation (draft), RFCPreparation (draft), RFC Guide for River, Waterfront General Data Guide for River, Waterfront General Data Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration Foundation for Riverfront Improvement Listening to the history of a river 14 CTI Engineering Co., Ltd. オリジナルありません Water quality survey Collection of basic information for understanding basins and rivers rivers and basins understanding for information basic of Collection Example of a map showing organism study results (river environmentmap) information (2) Survey and research to clarify the nature of rivers nature clarify the research to and (2) Survey （a） What we should do preferentially to restore the river environment is to research the actual condition of the river including its social and natural environment. Concretely, information on the history and cultural social documents. and people local through collected be should related people and river the how showing environment It is also necessary to understand the natural environment surrounding the river such as the quantity of pre- the river, geomorphic char- volume and water level of basin, subsequent change in flow cipitation in the whole acter, water quality, and organisms living in the river through field study or by using the results of surveys past. the in conducted any In specialists. on depend should we others, for but us by conducted be can researches basic these of Some case, however, obtaining information from these researches is the first step towards restoring the river envir- onment.
chapter.4 and surveysinadditiontoconventionalbasicresearchesaccumulatenewscientificknowledge. researches academic conduct to important is it future, the in condition river desirable the find To vironment. en- river the upon activities human of effect the as such clarified been not have that items many are There （b）Studiesandresearchestoobtainnewknowledge Experimental riverprovidedfornewresearchesandsceneofsurvey (upper right:Transmittermounted,lowerTransmitter) Aqua RestorationResearchCenter,PWRI Behavior surveyusingatransmitter River RestorationResearchTeam,PWRI 15 Aqua RestorationResearchCenter,PWRI River RestorationResearchTeam,PWRI River RestorationResearchTeam,PWRI
chapter.4 Yoichiro Fukutomi River Landscape Design for formation of civil activities activities ●Volunteer activities ●Networking ●Support of civil Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration River cleaning activity River Environment Research Laboratory, Akashi National College of Technology River Environment Research Laboratory, Akashi National College Disaster prevention Trying a simple water quality test Welfare Housing 16 Sport education 水防訓練 防災訓練 Recreation Child-raising カヌー 川遊び 用水保全 用水保全 車いすウォーキング 車いすウォーキング ・ ト・ 青少年活動 釣り ウォーキング ボー 川・水辺 川・水辺 ト 姉妹河川 姉妹河川 Overseas 雨水利用 雨水利用 廃油石鹸 exchange Recycling cooperation 国際フォーラム 国際フォーラム International ト ド り 川清掃 川清掃 自然保護 自然保護 地域イベン 自然観察 自然観察 精霊流し 精霊流し 健康づく Regional Tsugayuki Community Center Children's Club リバーガイ and cleaning development 川辺のコンサー Beautification Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration Art History Culture Example of various civil activities related to rivers Lifelong learning construction methods Environmental Education Environment conservation Learning about traditional river Learning about the river from the headstream (3) Creating awareness among residents in the basin in residents among awareness (3) Creating Environmental education and capacity building capacity building and education Environmental （a） An important point in addition to basic research for river restoration is to find out what approaches we can take on a regular basis, transmit such approaches throughout the region as part of environmental education, the generations. and preserve it through To restore a once-destroyed river environment, there are many actions to be taken together with the govern- ment such as adoption of new laws and a water clarification system. However, there are many case examples as a result of change in res- river has been restored the healthy form of a once-contaminated reported in which about the river. water and increase in their concerns idents' use of daily
chapter.4 formation inriverrestorationactivities. in- such reflect and them with failure or success of cases about information share to important also is It ation. Outsidethewatershedarea, number ofsupportersriverrestorationactivities. the increasing to contribute and area watershed the in residents the among community of sense the strengthen can approach an Such concerned. people local the among restoration river toward activities and environment river current the share and information river-related various with residents local provide to important is It （b）Information-sharing Approach toestablishing aninternationalnetworkforsharinginformationonriverrestoration Display ofpanelstodescriberivers Holding aseminar Foundation forRiverfrontImprovementandRestoration Foundation forRiverfrontImprovementandRestoration too, there are organizations that acttowardimproving too, thereareorganizationsthat
17 magazines onriverrestoration Holding acouncilmeeting Books, pamphlets,and Asian RiverRestorationNetwork Foundation forRiverfrontImprovementandRestoration Foundation forRiverfrontImprovementandRestoration river environmentrestor-
chapter.4 JNTO © Toyooka City Ministry of the Environment Outline of Law for the Promotion of Nature Restoration, Natural Conservation Bureau, NPO, NGO freshwater clams with the name of stork Popular soup using local Local Land owner residents Local special products associated 18 JNTO entity Local municipal Specialists Shimane Prefecture/© © Kinki Regional Development Bureau, MLIT Toyooka River and National Highway Office, agency concerned Administrative Building consensus among stakeholders storks (Maruyama River, Japan) Vitalization of the region by regenerating Restoration of freshwater clams, which contribute to the regional economy and water quality improvement (Lake Shinji, Japan) (4) Building consensus for sustainable activities sustainable for consensus (4) Building To continue the river restoration approaches, it is essential to establish a framework where local people rela- ted to the river act cooperatively by sharing economical and spiritual benefits and values brought by river re- storation. It is also necessary in some cases to lobby the administrative agencies concerned toward introduction of new legal / institutional frameworks or easing of regulations to promote river restoration activities efficiently and smoothly.
chapter.4 to directlyremovecontaminantsthathavealreadyenteredtheriver. source ofthecontaminantsuchashouseholdandindustrialwast the eliminate to is one methods: two are there quality, water river contaminated improve To region. the in river much-loved a creating towards factor important an is condition healthy in water river Keeping （a）Approachestowardwaterqualityimprovement (5) Securinghealthywaterqualityandquantity Once-contaminated TamaRiver,Japan Measures forthe Table Examples ofmeasureseffectiveforimprovingwaterquality Water qualityimprovementinthe Measures for whole basin whole basinbysewersystem the river Bureau ofEnvironment,TokyoMetropolitanGovernment Foundation forRiverfrontImprovementandRestoration Reuse ofdischargingwaterhighly-purified bysewersystems Removal ofpollutedmudbydredging channels vegetation purificationmethod, aeration,etc.) method, oxidation catalytic the (by equipment purification of Installation recharging function of improvement and control utilization land proper / maintenance Forest Other effectiveapproaches measures againstagriculturalwastewater / office each by load wastewater of reduction / regulations Wastewater and farms factories from discharged wastewater industrial reducing to Approaches wastewater treatmenttanks/constructionofsewers of installation / residents basin by load household of Reduction Approaches toreducinghouseholdwastewater 19 Water qualityimprovementbyplants ewater inthewholebasin,andotheris quality recovered,Japan Tama Riverwithwater Keihin RiverOffice,KantoRegionalDevelopmentBureau,MLIT River RestorationResearchTeam,PWRI
chapter.4 CTI Engineering Co., Ltd. Nomi River Tokyo Metropolitan Sewerage Service Corporation Meguro River Furu River Babbling stream using treated water 20 JNTO © Flushing discharge from a dam Use of sewage-treated water Water transmission from other basins Review and rationalization of each water right quantity (electricity generation, industry, and agriculture) Improvement of the recharging function of the basin (construction of water-permeable paving and rainwater storage) Example of reuse of sewage-treated water by releasing water at a dam Table Example of measures for improving the quantity of flow Table Example of measures for improving the quantity Improvement of quantity of flow Water supply pump station Measures for inside the basin new water sources Measures for securing Ochiai sewage treatment plant Approaches to improving quantity of flow of flow quantity to improving Approaches （b） The quantity of flow required is different for each river. It is important not only to clarify the natural quan- tity of flow of the river but also to scientifically research the quantities of flow necessary for daily life, agri- cultural and industrial use, organisms living in the river, transportation by ship, and fishery, for which con- people should be obtained. sensus of the local In addition, to secure a desirable quantity of flow, it should be adjusted among water users or by water utili- be reused. or sewage-treated water should zation facilities artificially,
chapter.4 the waterfrontareasuitabletoregion. amethodtoimprovetheattractivenessof and bystudyingtheseapproaches,weshouldidentifyimplement taken, been have amenities water improving to approaches various Asia, in places all In regions. and surrounding river the of environment natural the between relationship the maximum the to respecting while gather tourists and people local where space waterfront lively a create to is measure restoration river important An （a）Creatingawaterfrontspaceunifiedintheregion (6) Creatingalivelywaterfrontandwateramenityspace Landscaping ofLoveRiverwaterfront(Kaoshiung,ChineseTaipei) Landscaping ofDotonbori Riverwaterfront(Osaka,Japan) Landscaping ofYangtzeriverwaterfront(Wuhan,China) Before Before Before Foundation forRiverfrontImprovementandRestoration Waterfront spaceunified intheregion JRRN WorkshoponUrbanRiverRestoration,LoveinKaohsiung, ChineseTaipei 2nd InternationalForumonWaterfrontandWatershedRestoration, RFC 21 After After After
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JNTO Kanazawa City© 2nd JRRN Mini-Seminar on River Environment Water festival Floating lanterns 4th International Forum on Waterfront and Watershed Restoration, ARRN Cycling (Yangje River, Korea) (Chao Pharaya River, Thailand) 22 JNTO WakayamaPrefecture© © Aichi Prefectural Tourist Association© © 2nd JRRN Mini-Seminar on River Environment Canoe Traditional festival (Anyang River, Korea) People enjoying the waterfront Water amenity activities to rediscover the attraction of the waterfront of the the attraction to rediscover amenity activities Water （b） With many rivers, there is enjoyment unique to the river space such as traditional river-related events or re- creation. It is an important method to promote river restoration to increase the opportunity of local resident activities. for water amenity involvement By raising the interest of local residents in the waterfront environment through such opportunities, synergis- tic effects of further improvement of the waterfront space and regional economic revitalization can be expec- ted.
chapter.4 also sediment and nutrient salts that are the basis of the living environment of these organisms is enabled. enabled. is organisms these of This willcontributetoregeneratingtheoriginalnaturalenvironmentofriver. environment living the of basis the are that salts nutrient and sediment also but river the of nature the comprise that organisms only not of movement directions, lateral and vertical the in river the of continuity the secure to dams check slit-type and fishways with weirs and dams providing By downstream aswellcross-sectionalcontinuitybetweenterrestrialandaquaticareas. to upstream from flow of continuity the revive to important is it environment, river natural the restore To （a）Securingthecontinuityofriver (7) Restorationofnatureandeco-compatibleriver Hydropower damwithwash-outgate Securing continuityfrom upstream todownstream Before Foundation forRiverfrontImprovementandRestoration Securing rivercontinuity(Anyang River,Korea)
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Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration Sicyos angulatus Eusphingonotus japonicus 24 Invasion of alien species Organisms unique to a gravel river bed Organisms unique to a gravel Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration Aster kantoensis Regeneration of the gravel river bed inherent in Kinu River, Japan Regeneration of the gravel river bed Robinia pseudoacacia Conserving a diversified ecosystem by using the regenerative abilityby using the regenerative ecosystem a diversified Conserving of nature （b） the to ability regenerative river's the utilize to important is it river, a in inherent ecosystem the regenerate To characteris- the Identifying account. into river entire the of operation natural the taking while extent maximum flourish can species the where environment an creating and ecosystem river the of organisms indexical and tics environment. river natural a of restoration to leads also stakeholders of cooperation through sustainably For example, an effective method of restoring the nature of a river is to create an environment that protects originally living there. alien species that are not inherent in the region and remove the species historically
chapter.4 Appendix the technicalguidelineforriverrestorationthroughdiscussionsbyARRNmembers. complete to chart this revise to continue We restoration". environment river for approaches "Implementation This countermeasurechart(draft)introducesconcretetechnics/policiestoachievetheChapter4 Advanced Approach Phase 2: Advanced Approach Phase 2: Advanced Approach Phase 2: Principle/Concept Phase 0: Principle/Concept Phase 0: Principle/Concept Phase 0: 4.(4)Building consensusforsustainableactivities 4.(3)Creating awarenessamongresidentsinthebasin 4.(2)Survey andresearchtoclarifythenatureofrivers Basic Approach Phase 1: Basic Approach Phase 1: Basic Approach Phase 1: Contents includedinthisreferenceguideline (ver.1) Establishment andpublicationofdatabaseonrivers,establishmentsupportcenter Program developmentofenvironmenteducationandpersonneltraining Environment education Information dispatch(rivercondition,waterquality,levelsafeinformationetc.) Public relationsandawarenessraiseonriverrestoration(brochure,newsletter,booksetc.) dia etc.) of effect the for activities publicity and announcement Public Establishment ofaninformationsharingsystem Information-sharing Environmental educationandcapacitybuilding mentation ofpilotprojects) imple- etc., rivers model of (setting recognition and understanding deeper for projects pilot of Implementation of elucidation water pollutionphenomena,developmentofprediction/evaluationtechniques,studyriverecologyetc.) items, quality water of (setting findings new obtaining for survey and research of Promotion Collection ofrelatedguidelineandtoolboxesonriverrestoration concerning waterquality,establishmentofqualityanalyticalmodels,etc.) phenomena of grasp and (elucidation forecast and etc. analysis pollution water by measurement Quantitative cation andaccompanyingchangesinbiota/ecosystem,etc.) eutrophi- of state (present reservoirs dam and lakes in quality water and hydraulics on survey Characteristic Survey onsewagetreatment(sewagetreatment,wastewatertreatment,etc.) condition ofwatercyclesystem,etc.) future / present / past the learning for method / survey (basic system cycle water of condition the of Grasp etation, andcharacteristicsofanimalcommunity,etc.inriverzones) veg- of characteristics dynamics, ecosystem of characteristics (physical zones river in ecosystem the of Grasp Survey onwaterfrontutility,facilities,riverlandscapeetc. / (physical survey quality Water chemical waterquality,biologicalquality) etc.), velocity flow volume, flow level, water (rainfall, survey Hydrologic and climate,livingenvironment,industrialeconomy,socialculture,etc.) nature to according properties unique of (Grasp basin the around properties social and nature the on Survey drologic data,waterlevel,andquality,etc.) hy- things, living of habitation and growth shapes, (channel information basic of classification and Collection Studies andresearchestoobtainnewknowledge Collection ofbasicinformationforunderstandingbasinsandrivers Installation ofbasinmanagementsystem (IWRMetc.) sector combination private and sector public by organization development co-research/technological of Establishment Others (installationofpublic-involvement system,townmeeting) Training offacilitatorforhelpingconsensus formation Economic evaluationofenvironmentalvolue(CVMetc.) Installation orreconstructionoflegalandinstitutionalframework Application ofPDCAcycle Local commitment(basicpolicy,cooperationbetweenpromotingbodies,promotionsystem,assessment) Co-ordination withstakeholders(cooperationandadjustmentwithvariousplans) Building consensusandlegal/institutionalscheme Restoration (draft) Countermeasure ChartforRiver Restoration (draft) Countermeasure ChartforRiver 25
the project (information provision to mass me- mass to provision project (information the Countermeasure Chart （1/2）
appendix Countermeasure Chart (2/2) Chart Countermeasure ng (implementation method, system estab- ol on influence by invasive species) invasive by influence on ol 26 of a water cycle plan (planning for the entire basin from the upper to down streams taken in con- (gravel purifying method, vegetation purifying method, etc.) method, purifying vegetation method, purifying (gravel Implementation of continuous monitoring (monitoring for conservation concerning ecosystem, water cycle, etc.) cycle, water ecosystem, concerning conservation for (monitoring monitoring continuous of Implementation impact) harmful of minimization and evaluation (impact assessment and follow-up of Implementation Setting and implementation of maintenance (formulation of maintenance plan and basin-based management, etc.) resources, natural and ecosystem on focused management and measures Construction method for sewerage treatment facilities etc. and device considered for the site (construction of etc.) facilities, treatment sludge facilities, treatment water facilities, station pumping facilities, piping (construction site the for considered device and environment surrounding the considering method Construction environment) surrounding the on impact less with Implementation of continuous monitoring (water quality control [rivers, sewage facilities, etc.], arrangement of etc.) system, monitoring automatic water river the Implementation of follow-up and assessment (environmental standards achievement ratios and proper assess- policies) of effect the of ment Improvement of the river register and implementation of facility maintenance (register improvement, facility etc.) maintenance, facility improvement, (register maintenance facility of implementation and register sewage the of Improvement etc.) maintenance, Formulation of monitoring method and implementation of monitori Formulation Approaches toward Water quality improvement improvement quality Water toward Approaches flow of quantity improving to Approach etc.) items, environment living items, (health quality water for standards environmental of Setting causes use, water of purpose the to according goals (appropriate quality water of object consolidation of Setting etc.) contamination, of Legislation concerning wastewater control (factory Law, agricultural chemicals regulation law, water pollution etc.) act, prevention pollution environmental law, control Comprehensive measures concerning water pollution (water quality conservation measures, lake water quality etc.) measures, source water drinking measures, contamination groundwater measures, conservation Formulation of sewerage plan, improvement plan / design for treatment facilities etc. (sewage treatment, etc.) facility, treatment sludge facility, treatment water plan, facility plan, drainage rainwater disposal, sludge etc.) flow (environmental quantity flow required of Setting Consideration of the effect of measures, grasp of project cost (calculation of construction cost and maintenance etc.) expenses, Project implementation according to priority (determination the urgency of project and implementation of the etc.) urgency, the to according project Adaptive / step-by-step implementation of project (adaptive management that performs a project step by step situations) to according plan the to feedback with Direct purification technology for rivers, lakes, etc., execution method thereof, and device considered for the site sources) pollutant monitoring for etc. lishment, region the in unified waterfront a Creating waterfront the of attraction the rediscover to activities amenity Water Formulation of water affinity improvement plans (development of water amenity facilities such as water park, recreation) for use to policy revetment, amenity-oriented riverscape) good of (development plans landscape river of Formulation rivers. by provided functions space and prevention, disaster environment, the utilize to policy of Formulation restructur- (urban utilization river with planning town for policy improvement comprehensive a of Formulation utilization) river with ing culture and history to related activities recreation Planning Plan harmonizing flood control plan with environmental measures (environmental measures in consideration of plan) control flood Consideration of the effect of measures, grasp of project cost (calculation of construction cost and maintenance etc.) expenses, Project implementation according to priority (determination the urgency of project and implementation of the etc.) urgency, the to according project Adaptive / step-by-step implementation of project (adaptive management that performs a project step by step situations) to according plan the to feedback with (amenity- site the for considered device and thereof, method execution affinity, river enhancing for Technology etc.) biotope, way, green park, water revetment, oriented (construction site the for considered device and environment surrounding the considering method Construction environment) surrounding the on impact less with etc.) landscape river of conservation for (monitoring monitoring continuous of Implementation impact) harmful of minimization and evaluation (impact assessment and follow-up of Implementation etc.) plan maintenance a of (formulation maintenance of implementation and Setting river the of continuity the Securing nature of ability regenerative the using by ecosystem diversified a Conserving spawn- revetment), / pools and (riffles areas (growth measures and preserved be to environment the of Setting pass) fish ground, ing meas- and works, river problematic canceling for (measures project work river nature-friendly a of Formulation works) river of level entire the raising for ures etc.) analysis, forecast, / formulation plan draft setting, (goal plan project restoration nature a of Formulation contr / (measures species alien against measures of Formulation sideration of the dynamic property of flow regime, comprehensive sediment control) sediment comprehensive regime, flow of property dynamic the of sideration Plan harmonizing flood control plan with environmental policy (particularly, urban river improvement plan, etc.) biodiversity, of conservation function, control flood of maintenance Consideration of the effect of measures, grasp of project cost (calculation of construction cost and maintenance etc.) expenses, Project implementation according to priority (determination the urgency of project and implementation of the etc.) urgency, the to according project Adaptive / step-by-step implementation of project (adaptive management that performs a project step by step situations) to according plan the to feedback with Engineering method, construction method, and device considered for the site in nature restoration projects (phased implementation / management, consideration for elements that influence rivers and the structure of their surrounding space, securing of continuity with branch rivers and flood areas through correction of level etc.) surface, water in difference (construction site the for considered device and environment surrounding the considering method Construction environment) surrounding the on impact less with : Cover contents of this reference guideline (ver.1) Phase 2 : Construction/ Maintenance Phase 1 : Planning/Design Phase 2 : Construction/ Maintenance Phase 1 : Planning/Design Phase 2 : Construction/ Maintenance Phase 1 : Planning/Design 4.(7)Restoration of nature and eco-compatible river 4.(6)Creating a lively waterfront and water amenity space 4.(6)Creating a lively waterfront and 4.(5)Securing healthy water quality and quantity healthy water 4.(5)Securing Phase 0 : Principle/Concept Phase 0 : Principle/Concept Phase 0 : Principle/Concept
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List of photo suppliers
Ishikarigawa Development and Construction Department, Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Rumoi Development and Construction Department, Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Kushiro Development and Construction Department, Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Keihin River Office, Kanto Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Shizuoka River Office, Chubu Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Toyooka River and National Highway Office, Kinki Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
National Diet Library
Bureau of Environment, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Bureau of Construction, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Tokyo Metropolitan Sewerage Service Corporation
River Restoration Team, Public Works Research Institute
Aqua Restoration Research Center, Public Works Research Institute
Japan National Tourist Organization (JNTO)
Association to recover the sky over Nihonbashi River
Hiraki Ukiyo-e Museum
Hokkaido Development Association
Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration Kazumasa Ito
Masafumi Ito
Katsuhiro Goto
Junzo Sago
Michiya Tannai
Akira Wada
CTI Engineering Co., Ltd.
Docon Co., Ltd. Katsuhiko Uonami
Susumu Domon
NPO Azame Group
Tsugayuki Community Center Children's Club
River Environment Research Laboratory, Akashi National College of Technology
NPO Gokase Nature School
Yosasa River Basin Cooperative Network
Yoichiro Fukutomi
Shinichi Yoshimura
Beijing Institute of Water
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Water Resources in Japan 2004, Water Resources Department, Land and Water Bureau,
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Water Resources in Japan 2008 - Shifting to comprehensive water resource management -
Water Resources Department, Land and Water Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Outline of Law for the Promotion of Nature Restoration, Natural Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment
Nurturing Nature and People … Exciting River Creation, Future River Environment, Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration
Guide for River, Waterfront General Data Preparation (draft), Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration
River Landscape Design, Foundation for Riverfront Improvement and Restoration
FRONT Oct 2006 (No. 217)
Lecture material for "The 2nd International Forum on Waterfront and Watershed Restoration" held by Foundation for Riverfront Improvement
and Restoration
Lecture material for "The 4th International Forum on Waterfront and Watershed Restoration" held by ARRN
Lecture material for "Workshop on Urban River Restoration, Love River in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei" co-held by JRRN
Lecture material for "The 2nd JRRN Mini-Seminar on River Environment" held by JRRN ver.1 Reference Guideline for Restoration by Eco-Compatible Approach in River Basin
March, 2009
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