IJsseloog, Environmental restoration island in Ketelmeer Lake, Netherlands
The IJsseloog forms a circular artificial structure in Ketelmeer Lake, featuring a ring-shaped landmass that surrounds a central water basin for silt collection.
The Netherlands initiated the IJsseloog project in 1996 to address decades of industrial pollution from the 1950s through 1980s that contaminated the Ketelmeer Lake.
The name IJsseloog translates to Eye of IJssel, reflecting the Dutch approach to environmental management through innovative engineering solutions.
A specialized port facility on the island enables boats to deposit contaminated materials into the central basin, which can store 20 million cubic meters of silt.
The island incorporates a processing facility that cleanses contaminated silt before returning it to the environment, demonstrating advanced environmental restoration techniques.
Location: Dronten
GPS coordinates: 52.59639,5.74194
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:27
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