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sand motor
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building with nature
coastal erosion
flood protection
climate change
nature-based solution
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ecology
coastal zone management
beach nourishment
polder
recreation
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water management
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amsterdam
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linking assignments
seizing opportunities
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master landscaping
improvement of environmental conditions around dutch rivers
water safety
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reinforcement of dikes
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reinforcement of dunes
sand engine
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container ships
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The Sand Motor: For Coastal Protection, Ecosystem and Recreation
Dutch Water Legacy