In the Netherlands and Belgium, good quality of water has become increasingly scarce. Action was taken and a project was initiated with the objective of conserving water quality and increasing water use efficiency in agriculture. The case illustrates the importance of involving farmers and other water users initially, so that they feel a sense of responsibility and motivation to introduce new approaches.
Communication and stakeholder participation were crucial in the development and for the success of the project and have meant that:
Farmers have been willing to install and operate weirs effectively, which was essential for the success of the project.