In order to be assured of restoring a significant self-sustaining salmon population we think that as an absolute minimum
the following at least must also be done.
• A period of higher flows (freshets) should
be included during the autumn to allow salmon access
up to spawn.
• The base compensation flow in the Garry should be increased from the 499 l/s proposed. We think that it should be increased to at least 800 l/s as an absolute minimum to better utilise the available width of the channel.
• This additional compensation flow should be introduced from at least two side tributaries, the Allt Geallaidh (at least 50 l/s) and the Allt Anndeir (at least 250 l/s).
• This can only be achieved with some
loss of hydro generation. It must be accepted that this has to occur, as indeed the Water Framework Directive accepts.
• The weir at Struan must be removed. |
