problematic situation
In the town of Hlohovec (Slovakia) there were regular floods due to improper ploughing of agricultural land.
Goal of the Project
The town requested a project aimed at reducing erosion directly on agricultural land and building a whole cascade of flood protection measures in the stream called Šumperský jarok, where water flows only in times of intense rainfall.
Implementation
In the upper part of the Šumpers ditch, wooden interlaced dykes made of acacia wood branches were constructed, followed by wheel dykes also made of acacia wood. The upper interlaced dykes were selected for the purpose of retaining erosion runoff from the agricultural land; in total, 17 dykes were constructed.
Stake dikes were constructed to attenuate the entrainment of biomass and branches in the flood wave. A very interesting dyke made of acacia wood and stone was already built on the main tributary. This is followed by loose dykes, gabion dykes and finally brush dykes at the end.
Results
A symbiosis of different measures
Significantly reduced flood surge
Attracts visitors
The project has been tested several times by intense rains
The most intense rains of 2016 produced a weak flood wave without any risk
Saved costs for municipalities (flood damage significantly reduced/completely disappeared)
Other Implementations
Rainwater Harvesting in the Village of Torysa
In the past, the agricultural landscape in Slovakia was fragmented and diversified. Changes caused by collectivisation and the removal of traditional features such as borders and copses have led to...
Rain Gardens
With the addition of roofed, asphalted and concreted ground surfaces, stormwater runoff to streams is increasing. This not only contributes to increasing flood risks, but also to drying of the land...
Hričov Waterway
The municipality of Dolný Hričov is intertwined with many legends and rich history, thanks to which it has potential for local tourism. However, the forest ecosystem has been severely neglected,...
Water Protocol of Košice
The soil was unable to retain water, resulting in no vegetation growing on the land, which led to an increased risk of flooding. Rainwater ran off without benefit and damaged the ecosystem through...
Blue School
In primary and secondary schools, topics such as climate change, water and health protection and environmental safety are highly discussed. However, children do not have the space to apply their...
The Water Forest
In November 2004, a wind storm swept through the Tatra National Park. It not only left significant material damage, but also uprooted several hectares of forest. The ecosystem was significantly...
Contact us
Send us a message and we will get back to you
