Inventory Topic Area: WATER RESOURCE
Subject: HIGH WATER LEVELS, EROSION AND FLOODING
Management issues:
The persisting high levels of water in Loch Lomond and the erosion and damage to land and trees are causing considerable concern. The possible effects of the barrage across the River Leven need independent study. There is a tendency to flood in other parts of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. The Working Party consider that there is a need for a coordinated policy to monitor, control and prevent flooding. The bodies concerned should work closely with the proposed Agency which would have the lead responsibility for that policy.
Key words: Erosion; Flooding; Habitats; Morphology; Policy; Strategic Plans
Location: Loch Lomond, River Leven and the Loch Lomond and Trossachs area
Principle organisations: Argyll & Bute Council - Planning, Development & Toursim
Local contacts: Loch Lomond Park Authority
Information:
Ecological Assessment of Loch Lomond Water Management Proposals
Environmental Change Network (Water Chemistry)
Loch Lomond Regional Park Landscape Assessment
Loch Lomond (Subject) Plan (Adopted 1986)
Management of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Recreational Boating on Loch Lomond 1989- 1994, 1995
Regional Scenic Areas and Coast
Stirling District Local Plan: Finalised Draft
Structure Plan Schedule and Sites
Studies on Loch Lomond II; the Fauna of the River Endrick
Utilization of a Large Inland Waterway (Loch Lomond, Scotland) by Recreational Craft
Related key management issues:
Heritage Conservation: Wildlife management; Water quality; Databases, Resource Inventories, Research & Monitoring Arrangements
Tourism: Impact of tourism on landscape and amenity; Infrastructure and visitor support facilities
Recreation: Landscape and conservation considerations; Fishing
The Water Resource: Lack of an Integrated Strategy
Land Use - FFCSE: Maintaining the landscape
Access into the Countryside: Impact on the natural heritage; Demand for water-based recreation
Planning & Economic Development: Lack of an integrated planning, development and management strategy
Associated headings in the Thesaurus:
Physical Characteristics: Climate; Geology; Land cover; Loch; Lowland; River; Soils; Topography
Heritage Conservation: Wetland; Fish; Plants
Tourism: None
Recreation: Biking; Fishing; Indoor sports; Recreation facilities; Recreation management; Water sports
The Water Resource: Commercial; Erosion; Flooding; Pollution; Water quality; Water management; Water supply
Land Use - FFCSE: Land use
Access into the Countryside: Access to water
Planning & Economic Development: Fish farms
Administration and Finance: Partnerships; Policy; Zoning
Gazetteer: None