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New dike inaugurated near Klietznick: flood protection for the Elbe!
On July 8, 2025, a new dike was inaugurated in Jerichower Land to strengthen flood protection and create floodplain habitats.
New dike inaugurated near Klietznick: flood protection for the Elbe!
As if it couldn't be more beautiful, a new transverse dike has now been inaugurated in the Klietznick area, which not only strengthens flood protection along the Elbe, but also creates valuable habitats for floodplain flora and fauna. With a length of almost 600 meters and a total investment of around four million euros, which comes from EU, federal and state funds, the project is a real benefit for the region. Meetingpoint-JL reports that this dike primarily serves as flood prevention and at the same time emphasizes the importance of nature conservation.
The project makes sense in two senses. In addition to protecting against flood events, which had catastrophic effects in around 2002 and 2013, it is important to give the Elbe more space. What is particularly striking is that the new dike returns around 102 hectares of land to the Elbe. This is done as part of the state flood strategy, which includes a total of 34 measures aimed at creating 16,000 hectares of new retention areas.
Investing in habitats and flood protection
The words of Willingmann, a decision-maker in the region, are clear: flood prevention and nature conservation must go hand in hand. He emphasizes the need to give rivers more space to better drain water and store dry spells. The implementation of the project is multi-layered: 51,000 cubic meters of material were used and seeds were planted on around 19,000 square meters, while paths were built on 5,880 square meters. It speaks for the excellent implementation that the existing Elbe dike did not need to be extensively renovated, as LHW director Große-Sudhues praised.
But what is actually the state of biological diversity in such an environment? Climate change is having a massive impact on flora and fauna, and butterfly species in particular are showing increased activity. The Federal Environment Agency reports that between 2006 and 2020 the frequency of heat-loving butterfly species in Germany has increased. These little pranksters are sensitive to temperature changes, which presents us with the challenge of creating and maintaining natural habitats.
It's all about the right mix
The integration of nature conservation measures and flood prevention must therefore be successful. Awareness of biological diversity is essential if we want to meet the challenges of climate change. Some municipalities have already taken the first step and joined the “Municipalities for Biological Diversity” alliance. A voluntary commitment is required that focuses on the preservation of biological diversity. KommBio has summarized helpful steps for this, ranging from signing a declaration to formally declaring membership. Such initiatives make a significant contribution to preserving habitats and promoting biodiversity.
Overall, the new dike is a good example of how people and nature can cooperate to respond to the challenges of the future. A solid investment and well-thought-out measures not only ensure flood protection, but also make a valuable contribution to strengthening natural habitats.