Anklamer Stadtbruch

Year Implemented

2004

Project Type

Managed realignment

Country

Germany

Location

Oderhaff (Mecklenburg Vorpommern)

Longitude

13.8553

Latitude

53.8105

Habitat(s) Created
  • Lagoon

  • Forest

Size

1750 Hectares

Why Undertaken
  • Reduce Flood Protection Costs

  • Habitat Creation

Project Description Summary

This involved the excavation of one breach: ~50m (following extensive accidental overtopping, and dike ablation during 1995 storm surge).

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