Tidal pools in June © NABU-Naturschutzstation Niederrhein
The work that was done last year is showing the first improvements. After a relatively rainy spring, in June some water remains in the deepened tidal pools. In July the second round of construction work will begin: alluvial waters will be restored with heavy equipment. Pumps for artificial irrigation are installed and the weirs will be completed. The installation of an additional polder gate will also make it possible to keep water in the area for a longer period of time, thus counteracting droughts in the long term.
By restoring and preserving this now rare floodplain landscape, numerous rare species will find valuable habitat.
Another guided tour of the construction site is planned for autumn; the exact date will be announced.
