Working towards safety, mobility and quality of life
We are responsible for the design, construction, management and maintenance of the Netherlands’ primary infrastructure facilities
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Swimming through the Afsluitdijk
The construction of the Afsluitdijk has been disastrous for the fish population. The Fish Migration River is an attempt to reverse this disaster
Climate adaptation
Rijkswaterstaat is spearheading climate adaptation initiatives to ensure resilience against rising sea levels and extreme weather events.
MANABAS COAST
The MANABAS COAST project focuses on mainstreaming Nature-based Solutions in the North Sea coastal systems, aiming to integrate Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management.
News
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Can we still see the forest for the trees? - The necessity of felling trees
when we really have to cut trees down, we try to do this as responsibly as possible for flora and fauna alike.
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Large-scale inspection of oil and gas platforms on the North Sea
4 Rijkswaterstaat specialists are inspecting around 600 oil and gas platforms over a period of 4 days, to check whether they are discharging pollutants.
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Freshwater shortages and more flooding: the new Delta scenarios show that we need to make major steps ahead this century
Deltares presented new Delta scenarios for the Netherlands. 4 scenarios show what we need to take into consideration in policy for water and spatial planning.
The story of Rijkswaterstaat
Rijkswaterstaat is dedicated to enhancing safety, mobility and quality of life in the Netherlands. We protect our communities from flooding and ensure their well-being. We help people get from A to B quickly and safely. And we provide residents with ample green space, sufficient clean water and drinking water, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Rijkswaterstaat is part of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
Discover our storyOur expertise
Discover how Rijkswaterstaat is harnessing the power of global collaboration in infrastructure development to address the same challenges faced by people all over the world, such as extreme water levels and drought.
Collaboration
Rijkswaterstaat continuously investing in international partnerships, driving meaningful impact and sustainable progress based on shared knowledge and collaboration.
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