Feasibility assessment of pond restoration and stormwater management in BVI
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus Local
VALUE £49,881
WHERE British Virgin Islands
Summary
Feasibility assessment for restoration of existing degraded pond and mangrove wetland. Removing invasive vegetation and replanting native species, especially mangroves. Expanding pond area to historical limits to use as stormwater retention area. Reestablishing biodiversity of native wetland ecosystem. Engineering stormwater management and flood control for residential structures in the vicinity of the wetland to improve climate resilience. Construction of mangrove boardwalk and wildlife viewing platform. Workshop for engineers and contractors working in wetlands. Workshop for teachers on wetland ecosystems.
