River management

Natural bodies of water are defined as dynamic habitats which are constantly changing. Usually this fact is contrary to the way in which we want to use available water resources.

In this context the best possible synergies can be achieved with the help of innovative river engineering concepts. When projects are designed hydraulic engineering is faced with the challenge to safeguard the natural dynamics in the diversity of flows, transport of sediments, bank erosions or the development of floodplains and at the same time integrate constructive measures of flood control or energy management in the best possible way.