Reconstruction of Shelves
The "Reconstruction of Shelves" reduces the quantity of nutrients in a lagoon in order to foster the growth of reed thicket and thus prevent coastal flooding.
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Short description of measure
Problem to be solved: Coastal flooding
Goal, potential objective: To reduce the quantity of nutrients in a lagoon
Developmental steps: Process of permanent mitigation
Instruments, implementation mechanism: Realisation of plans for the construction of shelves
Area of implementation: Local
Responsibilities: Provincial administration
Time horizon: Medium term
Economic aspects: Implementation costs are lower than damage costs
Promoters, obstacles, risks: Professional planning necessary
Side effects: Solution for a lot of other problems (rainwater management, biodiversity, economic aspects, touristic aspects)
Bridge to mitigation: No bridge






