Water management

The 'Watering' in Lommel-Kolonie. Chances for the future

Although it is an old agricultural technique, grassland irrigation offers many opportunities for the future. Heritage bearers Jan and Luc tell us all about it.

The Oyenbrug mill in Grimbergen. Generating green energy

Today, watermills can have various sustainable applications. At the Oyenbrug mill in Grimbergen, miller Erik focuses on ecology and energy.

De Maat in Mol. Restoration of the water meadows.

After almost 40 years of no irrigation, there is a lot of work in Mol to restore the existing structures to their full glory. With the restoration, the volunteers are bringing both the area's biodiversity and history to life!

The watermill of Coll. The future of watermill landscapes.

Watermills and their weirs have often determined the environment for centuries. There is also an important watermill landscape at the watermill of Coll near Eindhoven.

The Lankheet. Fascinating soil research.

Understanding the soil is crucial to maintaining and managing water meadows. What exactly happens in the soil of irrigated grasslands?

The power of watermill landscapes for a climate-resilient future

How can knowledge about the management of watermill landscapes contribute to a climate-robust future? This question is central to the brochure 'The power of watermill landscapes for a climate-resilient future'.

Traditional grassland irrigation for a climate-resilient future

Knowledge about the management of water meadows and the technology of grassland irrigation can contribute to current climate challenges. The brochure 'Traditional grassland irrigation for a climate-resilient future' tells more about it.

Werkplaats Immaterieel Erfgoed
ILVO
Pulse
Human and Nature
Rivierenland
Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed
Vlaamse Land Maatschappij
Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij
Wageningen
Meertens Instituut
Universiteit Antwerpen