As year one of our project draws to a close this month, we asked some of our project partners for reflections on the activities that they have undertaken to date and their work towards achieving their key aims in the project work plan. Here we catch up with our partner Marlene Haimann from BOKU who has been working in WP2 - Strengthening the Basin-River-Sea Connections on Sediment Quality and Quantity.
"The main objective of WP2 is to enhance the connections between basins, rivers, and seas by addressing sediment quality and quantity challenges. This involves identifying sediment hotspots within the Danube River Basin, further developing innovative management solutions to improve sediment conditions in these hotspots, and creating a support system and visualization platform for integrated sediment management.
"The main objective of WP2 is to enhance the connections between basins, rivers, and seas by addressing sediment quality and quantity challenges. This involves identifying sediment hotspots within the Danube River Basin, further developing innovative management solutions to improve sediment conditions in these hotspots, and creating a support system and visualization platform for integrated sediment management.
In year one of the project, WP2 has focused on gathering and reviewing management measures related to sediment quality and quantity. This effort aims to compile a comprehensive list and provide an initial overview of existing solutions. Importantly, the concept of sediments as a resource is also being explored as part of this work.
Currently, the team at BOKU is developing a method to analyze sediment hotspots, with the ultimate goal of building a robust database to support decision-making. However, a key question remains: What exactly defines a sediment hotspot? Answering this question is a crucial step in advancing the project’s objectives."
- Marlene Haimann (BOKU) -