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Dredging in the De Boontjes channel decreases by 95%: ecological recovery under study
In the De Boontjes navigation channel between Harlingen and Kornwerderzand, dredging volumes have dropped by 95% in just one year.
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Pigs tackle Japanese knotweed along Amsterdam-Rhine Canal
Along the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal, an unusual ally helps to tackle Japanese knotweed. Pigs have been deployed to reduce the spread of the invasive plant.
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Lessons learned and continuing the biodiversity partnership
The end of the All4Biodiversity LIFE IP is not the end of the work – it’s the beginning of sustainable biodiversity restoration in the Netherlands.
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From towpaths to cycling routes: the future of Dutch waterways
For more than 225 years, we have managed the canals of the Netherlands. We keep water flowing, ensure ships pass safely and protect the surrounding land.
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Mini Eastern Scheldt Barrier withstands extreme storm tests and offers insights
On behalf of Rijkswaterstaat, Deltares carried out extensive scale-model tests in 2024 and 2025 to support these preparations for major renovation.
