The Howr -a- Azim wetland restoration plan Environmental Impacts Assessment

The Howr -a- Azim wetland restoration plan Environmental Impacts Assessment

Client: Khuzestan Water and Power Authority
Project' Geographical Position: Khuzestan province- the northwest of Bostan county 

Project's Description:

The National HawrolAzim wetland restoration project is high significant because of its protection of the southern borders as well as soil and water resources conservation
This consular has conducted comprehensive studies by emphasis on restoration and conservation of natural wetland's environment, preventing of wasting water due to intense vaporization in extensive surface, accessing to 10 thousand ha. Of HoawrAl Azim area approximately, extrication it of smuggler and hoodlums, also give carrier opportunities for rural residents by possibility of establishing fisheries projects, poultry hunting, buffalo cultivating and creation recreation centers and promenades.
The predicted operation in this plan is including 100 kilometer dike operating in embankment from the south to north of wetland and weir construction in the length of 2kilometer in order to water exchange between Iraq and Iran.
The most significant environmental impacts are pointed out in the below:

Supplying wetland's environmental needs, due to constructing border embankment by using Karkheh dam's adjustments.
Wetland's vegetation restoration and control and maintenance wetland ground water
 Controlling fishing and peltry over hunting
Improvement economic income and increase transportation activities