Integrating bank reinforcements and natural solutions for the regulation and protection of the Toplluha River: A sustainable approach to flood protection
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Department of Hydrotechnics, Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Prishtina, Str. Agim Ramadani, Building of Technical Faculties, 10000 Prishtina, Republic of Kosova
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Venera Hajdari Llapashtica
Department of Hydrotechnics, Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Prishtina, Str. Agim Ramadani, Building of Technical Faculties, 10000 Prishtina, Republic of Kosova
J. Ecol. Eng. 2025; 26(11)
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This study examines the management and regulation of a flood prone segment of the Toplluha River in the municipality of Suhareka in Kosovo, focusing on sustainable flood protection through bank reinforcements and natural solutions. The aim of the study is that based on a hydraulic analysis of the riverbed to identify potential solutions that can contribute to improving flood protection and enhance flood resilience. The research was carried out in the Suharekë-Reçan segment, where detailed measurements of cross-sectional profiles were taken, and hydraulic parameters including discharge and water velocity were assessed. Using advanced software, the existing riverbed profiles were analyzed and the designed profiles were developed. These designed profiles were compared with the existing ones, in order to have an insight into their bankfull discharge. Based on the hydraulic analyses and literature review of similar cases, we suggested the construction of natural levees covered with reinforcing vegetation for erosion prevention and long term flood protection. The use of natural levees and reinforcing vegetation has been evaluated as an effective and sustainable method for stabilizing riverbanks. These cost-effective solutions also are known to improve water quality, ecological balance, support habitat conservation and promote biodiversity. This study presents integration of natural solutions in river management thus promoting an ecological approach to protecting flood-prone areas.