Ems-Dollard estuary - structures
An estuary is a partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea.
Estuaries form a transition zone between river environments and maritime environments. They are subject both to marine influences—such as tides, waves, and the influx of saline water—and to riverine influences—such as flows of fresh water and sediment.
On the border between the Netherlands and Germany, lies the 100 km² Ems-Dollard estuary. The Dollard is actually a large embayment where the rivers Ems and Westerwoldse Aa flow into the Wadden Sea.
The Dollard is the last large-scale brackish water tidal landscape of Europe and is one of the most important nurseries of the North Sea. This is where innumerous numbers of birds come, seals are born and a variety of rare and unique plants grow.
Ems-Dollard estuary - structures
An estuary is a partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea.
Estuaries form a transition zone between river environments and maritime environments. They are subject both to marine influences—such as tides, waves, and the influx of saline water—and to riverine influences—such as flows of fresh water and sediment.
On the border between the Netherlands and Germany, lies the 100 km² Ems-Dollard estuary. The Dollard is actually a large embayment where the rivers Ems and Westerwoldse Aa flow into the Wadden Sea.
The Dollard is the last large-scale brackish water tidal landscape of Europe and is one of the most important nurseries of the North Sea. This is where innumerous numbers of birds come, seals are born and a variety of rare and unique plants grow.