Case study:Beekherstel Beekloop BmN
Project overview
Status | Complete |
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Themes | Environmental flows and water resources, Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Hydromorphology, Water quality |
Country | Netherlands |
Main contact forename | Ineke |
Main contact surname | Barten |
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Contact organisation | STOWA |
Contact organisation web site | http://https://www.stowa.nl/contact |
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Project summary
The Beekloop is a mostly man-made stream that originates in the woods between Aalst and Hezen and discharges into the Kleine Dommel near the Hulsterbroek natural area. The stream is located on the edge of the higher Kempens Plateau (Belgium) and a lower area in Noord-Brabant (Netherlands), which results in a relatively large bed slope. The Beekloop was part of several stream restoration projects between 2010 and 2015, some which can be classified as traditional stream restoration and some of which focused on Building with Nature.
One of the main Building with Nature measures that were carried out is the introduction of dead wood in the stream. In addition, specific flora were introduced to improve the flow conditions.
Monitoring surveys and results
In additon to the usual measurement of hydrological, biological, and physical-chemical quality elements, chemical measurements were also taken. The stream was strongly polluted prior to the measures. Therefore, concentrations of heavy metals, micropollutants and pesticides were monitored.
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Other case studies in this subcatchment: Beekherstel Keersop, Beekherstel Reusel Baarschot-Diessen, Boven-Dommel, Buulder Aa, Grote Aa, Herinrichting beekdal Tongelreep, Kleine Aa, traject Smalwater Noord, Kleine Beerze
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