Goals of the Emscher case:

• Flood prevention over a 40 km stretch downstream of the project area with a positive effect on water levels in the river Rhine
• Develop tools to tackle safety levels that are not in focus yet (here: > 200 years return interval) with reference to the EU Flood Risk Management Directive
• Exchange experiences and techniques for running an emergency polder with a minimum of energy and resources and a maximum of operational reliability
• Address and sensitise politicians and authorities to close the ranks in flood management aspects
• Strengthen both the role of public services and private precaution