Water level management of lake Jyrtinlampi, Sysmä - Preliminary project plan

Abstract

The objectives of the thesis were to identify the required measurements to apply for a water permit from the Regional State Administrative Agency and to prepare a preliminary project plan to raise the water level as a restoration method in the nationally significant bird water lake Jyrtinlampi. The literature review was conducted by gathering information about bird wetlands, water level management as a restoration method for a eutrophicated lake, relevant legislation, permit application processes for managing the water levels, and study the case site lake Jyrtinlampi. The practice-based part of the thesis contained the production of the preliminary project plan for Jyrtinlampi. According to the study, creating an application to apply for a water permit to increase the water level requires careful planning, various measurements and clarifications, and professional expertise. The produced preliminary project plan includes the essential information needed to proceed with the restoration project. The first steps involve commencing water level measurements and requesting consent from the property owners.