In Netherlands, they ask about crayfish at the dike

Published 2021년 7월 28일

Tridge summary

MPs are questioning the involvement of American crayfish in a dyke failure, which led to grassland flooding. Farmers blame the species for weakening dikes, but the Rijnland Water Board disagrees. VVD politicians are seeking information on the water board's stance on the issue and their actions to prevent the expansion of invasive species. They also seek details on the preventive measures in place for early detection and combating of invasive species, including American crayfish, in dike bodies.
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The MPs ask the questions in response to the hole in the dike at Reeuwijk that arose in the night from Sunday to Monday. As a result, grassland was flooded. The cause of the shifting of the dyke is under discussion between farmers and the Rijnland Water Board. According to farmers, the weakening of the dikes is due to the American crayfish. The Water Board assumes that the exotic is not the culprit. The VVD politicians ask the ministers what they think about the fact that farmers have indicated to the water board several times that the lobsters are undermining the dykes, but that the water board does not agree with the agricultural entrepreneurs. They also ask what actions are ...
Source: Nieuwe Oogst

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