NL1: Climate proof Drentsche Aa

In the catchment of the Drentsche Aa both nature and agriculture are limited in the use of groundwater and climate change will increase the problem. On top of this heavy rainfall during summer will increase the water run off from agricultural land thus causing WFD threshold exceedings on pesticides and nutrients.

To develop a climate resilient water system that leads to optimalisation of the lay out of the stream valley including nature protected and agricultural areas. To develop a short- and long- term drought resistance strategy combined with minimized leaching of nutrients and pesticides.

Together with stakeholders innovative adaptation measures will be tested and monitored for the effect on surface and ground water quality and quantity. Measures by farmers and land nature conservation organizations will be taken to diminish this climate change effect (Mitigation). A monitoring system called “Bedrijfsbodemwaterplan” (Farm-SoilWater-Blueprint) is used by farmers and soil coaches to determine the fields to be taken measures most needed. It also can be used as a governance system. Hydrological modelling by implementing new technics to determine disrupting layers will be used to determin the best spots for water conservation and enough water for nature and agriculture developments.