Climate is changing, which leads to challenges in water management within the Netherlands. Higher (peak) discharges in winter and spring. Longer periods of drought in summer. Not only are the Rhine and Meuse affected by this changing discharge regime: the dry summers increase the fresh water demand in the hinterland, which might be supplied from river water. On the other hand, the same hinterland might offer opportunities to store and buffer fresh water in wet periods.

Any questions? Contact: Niels Welsch , niels.welsch@sweco.nl

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