Individual projects

In eleven individual projects we want to promote rare species and even create some new valuable habitats. The project is a continuation towards the south of the successful activities of the LIFE+ project “Living Rhine floodplains near Karlsruhe” which ended in 2010. 

Here you get information about the individual projects and their aims:

1. Near-natural reconstruction of the Riedkanal
2. Re-connection of the cut-off Hofwaldschlut to the Riedkanal
3. Project on flood protection and ecology Rastatt
4. Re-design of Kohlkopf and Tomateninseln
5. Development of natural shallow banks at the right shore of the Rhine
6. Improved connection of the Wintersdorfer Altrhein
7. Near-natural redesign of ditch systems
8. Development of species-rich meadows of the planar zone
9. Near-natural redesign of the Altmurg river near Steinmauern
10. Mobile information centre in the Rhine floodplains near Karlsruhe
11. Fascinating diversity of fish in the Upper Rhine 

You can get detailed information about the importance of the area for nature conservation and about the implementation of the measures:

• The Regional Council Karlsruhe regularly issues press releases, brochures and email newsletters. Additionally it is intended to develop nature trails and information events, i.a. for farmers.
•  The centre for nature conservation in Karlsruhe-Rappenwört offers about 20 guided tours per year and organises two LIFE+ festivals.

 The foundation “Naturschutzfonds” will be repeatedly on-site explaining the aims and measures of the LIFE+ project to hikers, stroller and visitors. Additionally educational schemes will be offered to young natural scientists on the fascinating diversity of fish in the Upper Rhine.