Wetlands are important centres of biodiversity and play a crucial role in the environment. But for a long time they have been badly damaged, particularly by human activity. In fact, two thirds of the original French wetlands have been destroyed. In one hundred years, this represents 2.5 million hectares, …

This paper researches the effect of two different algae and probiotic treatments as well as a new photonic schedule on O. edulis broodstock with the purpose of determining the best way of conditioning the broodstock among the treatments tested. This was done by answering the research question: What is …

This research is focused on the circumstances related to rainwater flooding in the Municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul, located in the south of the Netherlands. The town has been dealing with flooding from rainwater for as long as its inhabitants can remember, but the situation became much more severe …

At an aquaponics farm in Luxembourg called “Fësch Haff” the effect of the water quality on the growth rate and behaviour of the rainbow trout has been analysed. Three times a week the water quality in the fish tank expressed by temperature, KH (carbonate hardness), pH, ammonium/ammonia, nitrite, nitrate …

Door de klimaatverandering staat het rioolstelsel steeds meer onder druk. Wanneer er meer kans is op extreme neerslag, kan dit leiden tot wateroverlast en vervuiling van het oppervlaktewater. De doelstelling van dit rapport is het onderzoeken van het huidige verbeterde gescheiden rioolstelsel in de wijk …

This thesis focuses on optimising the emptying process of water storage facilities in urban areas, and was conducted during my graduate internship at Waterfeit Adviseurs. The study is based on the need to improve the efficiency of the system, as current systems frequently lead to floods and ineffective …

Dit rapport is opgesteld in opdracht van Waterschap Scheldestromen met als doel beleidsmedewerkers inzicht te geven in de mogelijkheden om de ondergrondse zoetwatervoorraad te vergroten door de effecten van drainerende sloten te verminderen. De hoofdvraag van dit onderzoek is hoe de drainerende werking …

The Netherlands is dependent on artificial structures for water safety. In addition to water safety the artificial structures also provide habitat for different aquatic species. When designing artificial structures like dikes and breakwaters adjustments can be taken to increase species richness or stimulate …

The graduation project has taken place in IDOM, a consulting, architecture and engineering company, in Madrid. This report aims to enhance the sustainability of IDOM’s water projects by exploring green and smart infrastructure addon solutions for the core buisness lines “Waste Water Treatment Plants …

Welke effectieve en realistische klimaatadaptieve maatregelen kunnen worden toegepast in de zettingsgevoelige omgeving van de Moordrechtse IJsclub, om het aantal gebouwen dat waterschade ondervindt bij bui 1:100 en 1:250 te reduceren?