Presentation of the pilot site in Hüll
The implementation of our pilot plant, for which we have developed a technical design with a measurement concept in intensive preparation, has been underway since mid-September 2024. On November 20, the plant was presented to the representatives of the authorities and practitioners involved in Hüll at the Hop Research Center. We are very pleased about […]
WaX Factsheets for Water Storage
In the cross-cutting topic of “water storage”, joint projects within the WaX funding measure have looked at how phases of water surplus and water shortage can be balanced out. We are pleased to be able to make a contribution with our two storage solutions. The 28 profiles clearly show the diversity of the measures and […]
WaX Discussion Paper Drought
The second discussion paper of the WaX funding measure focuses on drought and low water. Based on eight points, new scientific findings and practical application tools from the WaX projects are presented, which provide impetus for regional and local stakeholders and support them in dealing with drought and low water. The discussion paper can be […]
Set-up of the pilot site begins
The Smart-SWS concept makes it possible to balance the landscape water balance by combining flood protection and drought prevention. In fall 2024, the pilot plant for Smart-SWS will be set up and tested in Hüll on the grounds of the Society for Hop Research. The plant is intended to improve the existing flood protection and […]
WaX visits Smart-SWS on its tour of Germany
On the ninth stop of its tour of Germany, the Aqua-X-Net coordination project visited the Society for Hop Research in Hüll in the Hallertau region. The challenges of opposing water extremes are particularly noticeable at this research site. Smart-SWS is building a pilot plant here to combine flood protection and drought prevention.
Suitability analysis for Smart-SWS published in Interpore Journal
Abstract The hydrological conditions a changing climate imposes require updated measures to address extreme water events sustainably. These must evolve from isolated solutions, such as water retention basins, to holistic management strategies that consider at least two situations simultaneously, such as floods and droughts. One strategy for sustainable groundwater management is managed aquifer recharge (MAR), […]
WaX Discussion Paper Storm Rainfall
We are pleased to have contributed to an impulse paper on the topic of heavy rain, in which current findings from the WaX consortium for a sustainable and precautionary approach to heavy rain and flash flood events have been summarized. The impulse paper can be downloaded here: bmbf-wax.de
MAR excursion to Pisa
The Smart-SWS team recently went on a field trip to Pisa to explore the research work of the University of Sant'Anna in the NEXUS-NESS project “Ecosystem Lab Coastal Tuscany” (a PRIMA project). The NEL Coastal Tuscany is located in Val di Cornia, where the river Cornia feeds the water supply of the southern plain up […]
Citizen information in Ob/Bidingen
On February 26, 2024, a citizens' information evening was held in the municipality of Ob near Bidingen in Allgäu. The meeting offered citizens the opportunity to find out more about the planned water storage project and to actively participate in the discussion about its implementation in their community. The meeting began with a presentation by […]
Mid-term workshop
On November 15, the second Smart-SWS workshop took place in Garching, Germany, focusing on the presentation of previous results on drought and flood management in Bavaria, GIS-based analyses and water cycle-dependent ecosystem functions. This public meeting brought together authorities, engineering offices, universities, special purpose associations and lawyers, and provided a platform for oral and poster […]