Rutland Water- Dams Flashcards
Where is Rutland Water?
Near Peterborough
When was it built?
1970’s
Where does it supply water to?
East Midlands- it copes with the rapid population growth of places like Peterborough
How large is it? Which 2 rivers supply it?
12km2
Rivers Welland and Nene
Economic: Why does it boost the local economy?
As it’s a tourist attraction because of the wildlife
Economic: How much land was flooded to create it?
6km2
Economic: What happened to the farmers around their?
They lost their land and homes as the area was flooded
Social: How many villages were demolished to make way for the reservoir?
2
Social: Why do schools use the reservoir?
Educational visits
Social: What types of activities can you do on Rutland water?
Sailing, cycling, birdwatching
Social: Why have many jobs been created?
To maintain the reservoir
To run the nature reserve and all the activites
Environmental: What is Rutland Water?
A Site of Special Scientific Interest
Environmental: Why was the large area that was flooded bad?
Destroyed many habitats
Environmental: Which bird has been reintroduced at Rutland? What was the project called?
Ospreys
Rutland Osprey Project
Environmental: Name some of the newly created habitats
Marshes, mudflats, lagoons
