| Rivers and inland waters involve interconnected physical, chemical and biological processes, which together constitute a diversity of water environments in which people live and work. Sometimes these water systems are natural, but more often mankind tries to shape them to suit its needs. Since fresh water is a vital source of life for people all over the globe, WL / Delft Hydraulics is involved in many aspects of research and development related to inland water systems. The expertise at WL / Delft Hydraulics covers five major areas: flood management and hydrology, river engineering and morphology, water quality and ecology, regional and municipal water management, integrated river basin management. Because complex problems often require integrated solutions, available expertise also includes policy analysis as well as planning and decisionmaking processes. |
