The project in the Netherlands, led by Acacia Water, consists of frequent onsite water monitoring of surface and groundwater levels and salinity by the farmers and water board representatives and the integration of collected data into a regional management system that informs water control structure management to route water when, where, and in the volumes that are needed to achieve desired management objectives. The benefits of the project include reduced water demand and management costs, collaborative monitoring and water management with local stakeholders, and improved ecological conditions.
Country: Netherlands
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Double Dike Consturaiton in the Eems-Dollard Estuary
In the Netherlands, we are supporting work led by the Province of Groningen and Regional Water Board Noorderzijlvest on the construction of a double dike in the Eems-Dollard Estuary. The double dike is an innovative pilot project to address the loss of coastal transition zones due to sea level rise, saltwater intrusion, low dissolved oxygen, high turbidity and sedimentation. Project funding will go directly towards a water control structure that will improve flood safety and create a transitional marsh area used for aquaculture, saline agriculture, and habitat for migratory birds.
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Expanding Aquifer Resources Zoete Toekomst Texel
We are partnering with Acacia Water on the island of Texel to create underground storage of excess rainwater during the fall for use during dry summers. On Texel, farms rely on rainwater as their sole source of freshwater and irrigation is banned, so this project is expanding the aquifer storage and recovery system to help the system collect more water. The project also includes the establishment of water cooperatives that will manage the system and distribute stored water – as well as provide needed financing to maintain the system over the long-term. As climate change intensifies, this model has the potential to become vital for securing the Netherlands’ agricultural future.