After the devastating floods of 1953, the Dutch Delta has been turned into lakes. The delta now is safe, but the lakes have poor ecological and economical value. “From Lake to Delta” focuses on two of these lakes, the Grevelingen and the Volkerak. It shows how they can be made part of the dynamics of the delta again.
The key is to allow the tide again into the lakes, by opening several dams that now separate the lakes from the sea. The tide will dramatically improve the water quality and again allow land forming processes, resulting in dynamical natural landscapes, instead of static land.
This new landscape will have a serious effect on the use and economy of the region. New harbors allow sailors to experience the nature, boardwalk islands and eco lodges give visitors a chance to stay overnight and experience the salty nature up close. The transformation of the Grevelingen and Volkerak lakes can be a start for a large scaled improvement of the complete delta.
