Rijkelse Bemden - River bed widening

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Rijkelse Bemden - River bed widening


Key features of the case study

Site description

The area of Rijkelse Bemden is situated along the river Meuse and is an area that historically consisted of two river terraces. The area was predominantly used as grassland with a low-intensity agricultural purpose. Parts of the area were used for as an orchard. Around 1950 the Meuse was straightened and canalized in this region. As a result a number of gravel bars and small islands which were previously present in the channel and floodplain area disappeared. The banks of the river were also fixated.

Measures selection

Success criteria

Ecological response

Hydromorphological response

Monitoring before and after implementation of the project

Socio-economic aspects

Ecosystem goods & services

Gravel, sand and clay mining (historical).

Synergies and conflicts

The project was carried out to increase the room for the river and thereby improve flood protection during high discharges. At the same time the clay and sand that was taken from the river bed widening was used in the banks of the Rijkelse Bemden. Locally it was also used to shallow the ponds in the area.

Costs

The total project of the river bed widening and restoration of the Rijkelse Bemden was estimated to cost 13 million euro.

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Extra background information

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