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Dutch Water Management: a history (and future) of innovation
Erik Mostert
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1: The polder
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2. The Delta works (1953-1997+)
https://beeldbank.rws.nl, Rijkswaterstaat / Harry van Reeken
https://beeldbank.rws.nl,
Rijkswaterstaat
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3. DTS
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4. Flood prevention
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5. TAHMO
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6. Energy from water
•Surface water, solar energy
•Groundwater, geothermal energy
•Wastewater
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Why innovation?
•To solve problems•Economic development•Fun
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How?
Cooperation!
•Get into contact•Recognition of (im)possibilities•Openness•Flexibility•Take risks•Support
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Thank youThank you
• Erik Mostert, • Department of Water Management
