Suspended Particulate Matter Formation And Accumulation In The Delta: From Monitoring To Modelling

Coastal areas are subjected to major anthropogenic influences, as they are traditionally economically important regions, which is reflected by the presence of harbours, especially at river mouths. The Dutch coastal area is influenced by the discharge of fresh water from the Rhine river that creates the Rhine Region Of Freshwater Influence (Rhine...

The Role of Algae in Fine Cohesive Sediment Flocculation

Flocculation is an important process in fine cohesive sediment transport that still requires investigation as it is a complex process, involving the aggregation, break-up and reconformation of mineral and biological particles.<br/>Fine cohesive sediments are found in rivers, estuaries and their adjacent areas. With the rapid economic development...

Scientific progress in sediment and water quality assessment: Implementation of practical case studies

The management of sediment, soil and water in the Netherlands dates back to the first settlements in the lower Northern and Western parts of the Netherlands. Around 500 B.C. farmers constructed ‘terps’ (artificial dwelling mounds) to protect against floodwater. The Romans (50 B.C. – 250 A.C.) reshaped natural waterways, to improve transport by...