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Since industrialisation, flowing and still waters have suffered from the consequences of damming, straightening, water extraction, warming, biological invasion and the introduction of substances by humans. The result is a massive reduction in ecological functionality. Natural bodies of water that are in good ecological and chemical condition and provide an attractive habitat for flora and fauna as well as for humans are indispensable today. Protection against natural disasters and safeguarding the natural water cycle also take centre stage.
We are committed to the sustainable and targeted enhancement and design of the landscape and support municipalities and cantons in the planning, development and realisation of open spaces in settlement areas. We would be happy to advise and support you with your project in this diverse area:
In order to promote the natural functions of watercourses, the water cluster is working to increase the natural dynamics and make the transition areas from water to land more flowing and structurally rich - also with a view to flood protection. The design and maintenance of site-appropriate planting can improve water quality through filtration and remove micropollutants.
Basic principles, methods, models, measurements and tools are developed for the planning and implementation of projects in the landscape. The focus is on innovative services and consulting offers.
Spatial data (geodata) is made available through geodata infrastructure. We collect and prepare geodata for your project, enabling you to solve location-based problems. We plan and develop your project on the basis of geodata.
Water-Cluster
OST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule
Oberseestrasse 10
CH-8640 Rapperswil
+41 58 257 43 92