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The Kleine Nete is a clean but vulnerable river in Flanders, with strict Water Framework and Habitats Directives. Popular canoeing and kayaking activities can undermine these goals. The 2018 Kayak Agreement between the government, rental firms, and municipalities aims to promote responsible use of the river.

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Key Challenge

How can we communicate with water users about the goals for the Kleine Nete, instead of a kayak ban, to keep the Kleine Nete clean and safe for aquatic life?

Realised Experiments

Two sensors have been temporarily installed facing the Kleine Nete to monitor and gather data on the number of people kayaking and canoeing in the area.

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Latest News

Find out more about the pilot area in our latest Project News.

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