New publication: Living with water, 49 water projects in the Netherlands within the context of LIFE Environment (1992-2006)

SenterNovem, which was formed by the merger of the two Dutch government agencies Senter and Novem, and which implements government policy in the areas of innovation, energy and climate, and environment and spatial planning, has published a compilation of 49 water-related LIFE-Environment projects carried out in the Netherlands since 1992. Water projects are of particular interest to the Netherlands because of the country's low-lying position. For the Netherlands, developments such as population growth, urbanisation and the rising sea level are making it an ever greater challenge to make sure that water is managed sustainably. Ingenuity is needed to ensure that the right quality water is available constantly, and in the right quantities. The compilation has been published because SenterNovem endorses the view that knowledge and experience gained through projects should be shared and can be the start of even more decisive collaborations and successful innovations. The projects are organised into a number of themes: wastewater, groundwater, water and green, drinking water and industrial water-supply, maritime, and water management. For each project, an overview and weblinks are given. The compilation includes both completed projects and projects in progress. Further information: SenterNovem website or see LIFE publications section.