Jeroen Frank Warner, Arwin van Buuren, Jurian Edelenbos
This book examines recent developments in river (flood) management from the viewpoint of Making Space for the River and the resulting challenges for water governance. Different examples from Europe and the United States of America are discussed that aim to 'green' rivers, including increasing river discharge for flood management, enhancing natural and landscape values, promoting local or regional economic development, and urban regeneration. Making Space for the River presents not only opportunities and synergies but also risks as it crosses established institutional boundaries and...
This book examines recent developments in river (flood) management from the viewpoint of Making Space for the River and the resulting challenges for w...
