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How salty and cold is the Scheldt?
There is a lot of life in the Scheldt, but the river has gone through more difficult times. That is why researchers constantly monitor the quality of the water. A healthy river is a fascinating and complex ecosystem with all kinds of plants, fish, mammals, invertebrates, algae and more. There is always something new to […]
The first milestone reached
On July 6th Groot Schoor in Hamme was depoldered, giving the Scheldt river some much needed breathing space. This marks the first of the Sigma Plan projects supported by LIFE Sparc to be implemented, though not exactly completed. Over the coming years the area will continue to develop into freshwater mud flats and marshes, providing […]
Timelapse video: building locks for flood control area De Bunt
In the future flood control area De Bunt, we are building two new locks: an outlet sluice gate in the dike along the river Scheldt, and a second in- and outlet sluice gate in the dike along the Durme. After a storm, when the water levels in both rivers have dropped again, the locks will […]
Ready for the storm season
Every winter, the storm season entails an increased risk of flooding. A chain of flood control areas is ready to protect Flanders from damage. The Scheldt valley is particularly vulnerable to flooding during storm tides. These occur on average once or twice a year, when a spring tide – with a maximal tide range – […]
Waterfalls on the river Scheldt
Waterfalls, in a region as flat as Flanders? Yes, it’s possible! In some places along the rivers Scheldt and Dijle, you can see real rapids and cascades. Check out when and where. Plan your visit To find out when the river falls are at their most impressive, check our online map with dates and times […]
Find out for yourself how healthy the Scheldt is
At various locations in the river Scheldt, sensors continuously monitor parameters such as temperature, oxygen content and dissolved salt content (salinity) of the water. The results help scientists determine how healthy the Scheldt estuary is. Would you like to find out more? Temperature, oxygen content and salinity are important parameters for assessing the water […]
Discover the beauty of the rivers Scheldt and Durme
LIFE Sparc and the Sigma Plan offer nature more room along the rivers Scheldt and Durme. New flood control areas will protect the area from the effects of rising sea levels. In time, they will also offer astonishing views of rare and valuable tidal nature. Can’t contain your curiosity? Come over and see the sights! […]