River Eden

Ulswater

River Eden Special Area of Conservation

The River Eden catchment is located in the north-east of Cumbria and extends beyond the county boundary into parts of Durham, Northumberland and North Yorkshire. It is the largest of the four catchments affected by Nutrient Neutrality in Cumbria and has been identified by Natural England as a priority site for their National Mitigation Scheme.

Key characteristics:

  • Inland water bodies (standing water, running water) (93.4%)
  • Bogs, marshes, water fringed vegetation, Fens (3%)
  • Broad-leaved deciduous woodland (2.6%)
  • Tidal rivers, estuaries, mud flats, sand flats, lagoons (including saltwork basins) (1%)

Excess nutrients leading to NN: Phosphorous

Key settlements within the catchment affected by NN:

  • Carlisle
  • Penrith
  • Kirkby Stephen
Key Contacts 

Planning Authorities

Rivers Trusts

Key documents:

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