Mitigating the effect of drought on groundwater levels in the east of The Netherlands: The link between interventions in the Rhine river branches and a closure of the Rijnmond

Due to climate change, a new water management policy is considered in the Netherlands. The shift towards greater extremes in both wet periods and dry periods requires a more dynamic policy. It is investigated what effect the placement of a permanent water barrier in the Rijnmond has on the water levels in the Rhine branches, and if this can be...