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Northern Drenthe

How can we ensure a future-proof water system in the Kop van Drenthe region? A system that adapts to climate change, supplies sufficient water, and prevents flooding as much as possible. So that this beautiful area remains a good place to live, work, farm, enjoy nature, extract water, and recreate in the future.

Water as the key

We want to adapt the area to climate change, with measures to better manage drought and flooding.

Area approach

Water management is essential for land use planning, with a focus on culture and community. Together with partners, we look to the future.

Future of stream valleys

Restoration of stream valleys is necessary for nature conservation and a healthy water system. Waterways are becoming shallower, narrower, and meandering again. 

Analyses

In 2023 and 2024, research was conducted into the water system, nature, agriculture, and the landscape. Read the summaries of the analyses.

Vision and measures

We are working towards a shared understanding of the issues by describing scenarios, bottlenecks, and measures. This forms the basis for a joint vision.

Planning and documents

What is the next step for the vision for the future, and what choices will be made? View the timeline for De Kop van Drenthe and the most important documents.

In short, this is what we do

In the Kop van Drenthe region, we are working on a future-proof water system that prevents problems such as drought and flooding as much as possible. Our goals are:

  • Making the water system more natural.
  • Improve the area's water retention capacity in wet and dry periods.
  • Strengthen biodiversity by ensuring favorable conditions for more plant and animal species.
  • Connecting and strengthening green (nature) and blue (water) zones.
  • Making the area resistant to extreme weather conditions.
  • Making agriculture future-proof.