On dynamic naturalness, static regulation and human influence in the Ems-Dollard estuary

Karianne van der Werf, Herman Kasper Gilissen, Maarten Kleinhans and Marleen van Rijswick

International Journal of Water Resources Development, 2022, vol. 38, issue 4, 596-615

Abstract: Many river systems in Europe have altered morphology and deteriorated ecosystems due to human interference. We demonstrate how conflicting interests of nature, society and economics in the Dutch–German Ems-Dollard system complicate achieving the nature restoration targeted by the EU Water Framework Directive. This article provides a multidisciplinary perspective on the natural characteristics of a water system and the practical implementation of regulation and policy in a transboundary setting. Important shortcomings of EU and national laws and directives are the static constraints for protection of demarcated habitats under EU directives, which do not do justice to natural hydro-morphodynamic processes.

Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2020.1826293

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