Renaturation of the Rheinauen: Lecture on climate change in Rastatt!

Renaturation of the Rheinauen: Lecture on climate change in Rastatt!

Rastatt, Deutschland - In Rastatt, climate change becomes the subject of an exciting event that is already in the starting blocks. On Thursday, July 3, the city museum invites you to the special exhibition "Life Flows (An) Rhein and Murg". As part of this exhibition, Volker Späth, an experienced dipl. Forestry and nature conservation expert, gives a lecture on the effects of climate change on the Rheinauen at 6 p.m. The focus is particularly on the fluctuations in the water levels, the frequent floods and the slowly drying eye waters, which are reinforced by the climatic changes.

The participation in this event is almost free of charge: No registration is required and the participation fee is no longer necessary - a real bargain for all those who are interested in nature conservation and ecological topics. The potential effects on the Riedmuseum must also not be neglected: the low water levels in particular have affected the museum ship "Heini" and made it difficult to carry out guided tours.

climate change and water quality

The relevance of the topic is underpinned by a current publication by the International Commission to protect the Rhine (IKSR). In recent years, the condition of the Rhine and its secondary waters have improved, but as has been found in the reports, further efforts are required to achieve the good ecological and chemical condition of the waters. The findings from the December reports flow into the international management plan Rhein 2022-2027 and should ensure a sustainably managed and climate change resilient Rhine catchment area by 2040.

historical developments

The history of the Rhine is characterized by drastic hydraulic engineering measures. In the 19th century, the river was strongly straightened, which led to a massive loss of biodiversity. Only about 20 of the former over 180 species remained in invertebrates. In addition, the construction of the Rhine side canal has meant that the river was heavily regulated and the ecosystem was significantly impaired.

These historical experiences underline the importance of renaturation projects and sustainable management strategies. Current studies, however, show that almost 90 percent of the rivers in Germany have a "good chemical state", but only about 10 percent have a "good ecological condition".

Seen in this way, Volker Späth's lecture is an excellent opportunity to experience first -hand how important it is to protect the Rhine and actively address the challenges of climate change. If you are interested in a healthy river, you should mark this appointment in the calendar and take the chance to get a valuable insight into the upcoming tasks and solutions.

For more information, please visit the links: Goodnews4 href = "https://www.iksr.org/de/presse/pressemitteigungen/pressemitteigungen-einzeldarstartung/wie-es-es-demrhein-heute-iksr-veroeffent-fachbericht- und-wasserqualitaet-des-Rheins , and UFZ .