12th International SedNet conference (online), from 28 June -2 July 2021
Sediment Challenges and Opportunities due to Climate Change and Sustainable Development
in partnership with BRGM and the Hauts-de-France Region
Simultaneous event with I2SM 7th International Symposium on Sediment Management
ABSTRACTS and SLIDES of PRESENTATIONS and pdfs of POSTERS
Some presentations are not publicly available (yet), so have not been uploaded.
| 1. WELCOME SESSION (Joint Session with I2SM) | ||
| 1.1 | Welcome to SedNet and I2SM conferences, Lille 2021 Marc Eisma, chairman SedNet / Port of Rotterdam Authority, NL | |
| 1.2 | Welcome to I2SM and SedNet conferences, Lille 2021 Nor-Edine Abriak, I2SM, France | |
| 1.3 | Welcome to SedNet and I2SM conferences, by General Director of IMT Lille Douai, President of ECOSED 4.0 Alain Schmitt, I2SM-IMT France | |
| 1.4 | Welcome to SedNet and I2SM conferences, by BRGM Patrick Charbonnier, BRGM, France | |
| 1.5 | SedNet – the European Sediment Network Marc Eisma, chairman SedNet / Port of Rotterdam Authority, NL | |
| 1.6 | SedNet, introduction to the 2021 Conference programme Bruno Lemière, vice-chairman SedNet / BRGM, France | |
| 1.7 | I2SM 2021, introduction to the Conference programme Nor-Edine Abriak, I2SM, France | |
| 1.8 | Exploring opportunities and challenges during 10 years of sediment management William Coulet, Exo Environmental director, UK | |
| 1.9 | Circular Economy Emmanuelle Maire, European Commission, DG Environment | |
2. SESSION “CIRCULAR ECONOMY” | ||
| 2.1 | Keynote presentation: Beneficial Sediment Use and Nature-Based Solutions: opportunities for sustainable and circular developments Luca Sittoni, Ecoshape / Deltares, NL | Abstract |
| 2.2 | Keynote presentation: Sustainability Conceptual Site Model (SustCSM) and the Project Cycle: Linking Management, Restoration, Re-Use and Resilience in a Changing World Sabine Apitz, SEA Environmental Decisions Ltd., UK | Abstract |
| 2.3 | Assessing circularity of inland dredging activities: a new tool for the Dutch Water Authorities to pave the way towards a circular economy of dredged sediments Eldert Besseling, NETICS – The Sediment Engineers, NL | Abstract |
| 2.4 | Recycling of river sediments to produce raw materials for construction sector – Upscaling of mineral processing techniques to supply a large batch of sediment Mathieu Henry, Centre Terre et Pierre, Belgium | Abstract |
| 2.5 | On-site analyses as a decision support tool for dredging and sustainable sediment management Bruno Lemière, BRGM, France | Abstract |
| 2.6 | Morphological changes and organic´s removal by electrokinetic remediation of a dredged marine sediment Marta Castellote, Institute of Construction Science Eduardo Torroja (IETcc-CSIC), Spain | Abstract |
| 2.7 | Recovery and environmental recycling of sediments: CNR-IRET Pisa experience Cristina Macci, CNR-IRET, Italy | Abstract |
| 2.8 | Mass stabilization processing of impounded sediments in dam removals promoting ecological river restoration and upland beneficial use Eric Stern, Tipping Point Resources Group, LLC, USA | Abstract |
| 2.9 | Economic Modelling and Assessment of the Economic Benefits of Beneficial Use of Dredged Sediment Joe Harrington, Munster Technological University, Ireland | Abstract |
| 2.10 | Cleanup of Rivers and Harbors: The Uncertain Promise of Circular Economy Philip Spadaro, TIG Environmental, USA | Abstract |
| 2.11 | Horizontal permeable reactive Barriers for contaminated Sediments in marine Environments Stefan Niewerth, HUESKER Synthetic GmbH, Germany | Abstract |
| 2.12 | Developing pattern in Prunus laurocerasus grown on sediment enriched substrates (LIFE SUBSED 17 ENV/IT/000347) Stefania Nin, CREA, Research Centre for Vegetables and Ornamental Crops, Italy | Abstract |
| 2.13 | Dredged sediments as a plant-growing substrate: Potential source of nutrients Laura Ferrans, Linnaeus University, Sweden | Abstract |
| 2.14 | The applicability of river sediment for the production of clay bricks Vilma Ducman, Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute, Slovenia | Abstract Poster |
| 2.15 | Calcined clays from dredging as cement constituent – impact of fluvial sediments from the Scheldt basin (Belgium, France) on composite cement hydration Ruben Snellings, VITO, Belgium | Abstract Poster |
| 2.16 | GEOWALL® technology as the key for unlocking the value of dredged sediments by reuse in civil structures and infrastructure Hugo Ekkelenkamp, NETICS – The Sediment Engineers, NL | Abstract Poster |
| 2.17 | Reactivity of calcined river sediments Katja Traven, Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute, Slovenia | Abstract Poster |
| 2.18 | Remediation of contaminated sediments by mineral additives and thermal processing Agnieszka Baran, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland | Abstract Poster |
| 2.19 | A molecular dynamics study about water adsorption in expansive clays Wenlong Chen, Cranfield University, UK | Abstract Poster |
3. SESSION “SEDIMENT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT – CONCEPTS AND POLICIES” | ||
| 3.1 | Keynote presentation: Disproportionate or unavoidable – which costs are reasonable? – Socio-economic approach to find and finance the most cost-effective combination of measures in the international Elbe river basin Ilka Carls, Ministry of Environment, Climate, Energy and Agriculture, Germany and Judith Sprenger, Hamburg Port Authority, Germany | Abstract |
| 3.2 | First Flemish Sediment Management Concept of the River Basin Districts of Scheldt & Meuse – 2022-2027 Edward Van Keer, Flemish Government, Belgium | Abstract |
| 3.3 | Acknowledging the Fragility of Sediment-Starved Deltas Mathias Kondolf, University of California Berkeley, USA | Abstract |
| 3.4 | Reuse of sediments – Policy framework in Flanders Dirk Dedecker, OVAM – Public Waste Agency of Flanders, Belgium | Abstract |
| 3.5 | Exploring the remediation of contaminated sediments Wim Clymans, VITO, Flemish Institute for Technological Research, Belgium | Abstract |
| 3.6 | Focus on Contaminated Sediment Management in Sweden Yvonne Ohlsson, Swedish Geotechnical Institute, Sweden | Abstract |
| 3.7 | Prioritization of valorization scenarios for sediment deposits management – VALSE project Olivier Bour, Ineris, France | Abstract |
| 3.8 | Intensive historical evaluation and sampling campaigns to validate potential sediment contamination hotspots related with (former) risk activities) Dorien Gorteman, Arcadis, Belgium | Abstract |
| 3.9 | Assessing Sediment Status in Europe: Frameworks, Standards and Approaches, an Expanded Review Sabine Apitz, SEA Environmental Decisions Ltd., UK | Abstract |
| 3.10 | Comparing conventional and integrated sediment-quality assessment of three North Sea region waterways Sonja Faetsch, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany | Abstract |
| 3.11 | Action Level Review for dredge material management Claire Mason, Cefas, UK | Abstract |
| 3.12 | The Sediment Quality Index – Integrative classification and assessment system Ilka Carls, Ministry of Environment, Climate, Energy and Agriculture, Germany | Abstract |
| 3.13 | Statistical procedures for checking compliance with rules of conformity in the course of disposal of dredged material in the German Bight Uwe Hentschke, Federal Institute of Hydrology, Germany | Abstract |
| 3.14 | Use of rare earth elements and optical cable to quantify the sedimentation from different sediment sources in Port of Rotterdam Arjan Wijdeveld, Deltares, NL | Abstract |
| 3.15 | Development of a software tool to analyse the effect of soil management scenarios on soil erosion and sediment transport in Flanders Sacha Gobeyn, Fluves, Belgium | Abstract |
| 3.16 | A large-scale laboratory column experiment to evaluate the effectiveness of capping fiberbank sediments in reducing contaminant transport Anna-Karin Dahlberg, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden | Abstract |
| 3.17 | Comparative analysis of radionuclide and potentially toxic element accumulation in sediments from the Northern Bulgarian Black Sea coast Lyuben Dobrev, Institute of Oceanology – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences | Abstract |
| 3.18 | Spatiotemporal characterization and evaluation of petroleum hydrocarbons in small craft harbour sediments in Nova Scotia, Canada Myriam Mora, Dalhousie University, Canada | Abstract |
| 3.19 | Age dating of recent tidal sediments by means of Cesium 137 and micropollutants Pavel Ondruch, Federal Institute for Hydrology, Germany | Abstract |
| 3.20 | Towards electrochemical measurements in the field of labile Cu, Pb and Zn in sedimentary particles Gabriel Billon, University Lille, France | Abstract Poster |
| 3.21 | Integration of the erosion and sediment transport model WaTEM/SeDEM in the nutrient emission model NEMO used to support river nutrient management in Flanders Daan Renders, Fluves, Belgium | Abstract Poster |
| 3.22 | Impact of organic matter on rheological behavior of fine-grained sediment Ahmad Shakeel, Delft University of Technology, NL | Abstract Poster |
| 3.23 | Assessment of the chemical quality of sediments in the maritime port of Réunion Julie Droit, Cerema, France | Abstract Poster |
| 3.24 | Rare earth elements detection in dredging sediments: ICP-MS versus pXRF Gabriel Billon, University Lille, France | Abstract Poster |
| 3.25 | Novel washing agents for efficient sediment remediation; selection, comparison and optimization study Ana Robba, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia | Abstract Poster |
| 3.26 | Controls on the effect of organic matter decay on sediment rheological properties Florian Zander, Delft University of Technology, NL | Abstract Poster |
| 3.27 | Original, rapid and in situ colorimetric method for Acid Volatile Sulfide determination in sediment using a smartphone camera Ludovic Lesven, Université Lille 1, France | Abstract Poster |
| 3.28 | Demonstrate and evaluate innovative sediment reuse solutions for flood and erosion protection – XRF quick scan of sediment composition Valérie Laperche, BRGM, France | Abstract Poster |
| 3.29 | Fluid mud monitoring using optical fibers combined with DAS and DTS Menno Buisman, Delft University of Technology / Port of Rotterdam Authority, NL | Abstract Poster |
| 3.30 | Ba concentrations and availability in floodplain sediments Valérie Cappuyns, KU Leuven, Belgium | |
| 3.31 | Using of growing medium based on bottom sediment as a source of nutrients and an agent for improving soil properties Agnieszka Baran, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland | Abstract Poster |
4. SESSION “IMPACTS OF DISTURBED SEDIMENT CONTINUA AND MITIGATION MEASURES?” | ||
| 4.1 | Cross-border sediment relocation pilot to prevent sediment disbalance in the Scheldt estuary Eline van Malderen, Flemish Government, Belgium | Abstract |
| 4.2 | Testing water injection dredging for regular port maintenance Alex Kirichek, Delft University of Technology / Deltares, NL | Abstract |
5. SESSION “(RE)USING SEDIMENT TO CREATE, KEEP OR RESTORE HABITATS” | ||
| 5.1 | 10 years of experience with a new disposal strategy in the Westerschelde: a multi-criteria decision making ride, bumpy but moving forward Bart De Maerschalck, Flemish Hydraulics Research, Belgium | Abstract |
| 5.2 | Scheldt Sediment based groyne project Fort Sint Filips: modelling, construction and monitoring Michaël De Beukelaer-Dossche, Flemish Waterways plc, Belgium | Abstract |
| 5.3 | Annual dynamics of river bed clogging in a second order stream forms hyporheic community patterns Heide Stein, University of Koblenz-Landau, Germany | Abstract |
| 5.4 | Double dykes and transitional polders as ecosystem-based solution in the Dutch southwestern delta Jim van Belzen, NIOZ, NL | Abstract |
| 5.5 | Desalination of dredged sediments for circular reuse: two Eems-Dollard cases Maria Barciela Rial, HAN University of Applied Sciences, NL | Abstract |
| 5.6 | Reactive mat on river bed catches groundwater contaminants and replaces sediment Tobias Praamstra, TAUW, NL | Abstract |
6. SESSION “SEDIMENTS IN COASTAL-MARINE MANAGEMENT AND EU STRATEGIES” | ||
| 6.1 | Keynote presentation: Sustainable sediment management in coastal infrastructures through the innovative ejectors plant technology Marco Pellegrini, University of Bologna, Italy | Abstract |
| 6.2 | Bio-Engineering for Sediment Management And Removal of Turbidity Technologies: introduction, need, and research – implementation gap Miguel de Lucas Pardo, Deltares, NL, and Renaat De Sutter, Haedes, Belgium | Abstract |
| 6.3 | Determination of radionuclides and elements‘ concentration in bottom sediment samples taken from the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea Famil Humbatov, Institute of Radiation Problems, ANAS / University of Architecture and Construction, Azerbaijan | Abstract |
| 6.4 | Distribution of Heavy Metals in Core Sediment at the Montenegrian coast Danijela Joksimović, University of Montenegro | Abstract Poster |
| 6.5 | Multiple Stress Factors affecting Sediments in the Estuaries of Elbe and Odra Safia El Toum, Hamburg University of Applied Science, Germany | Abstract Poster |
| 6.6 | Quality assessment in wild strawberry fruit and basil leaf from plants cultivated on dredged remediated sediment (LIFE SUBSED 17 ENV/IT/000347) Stefania Nin, CREA, Research Centre for Vegetables and Ornamental Crops, Italy | Abstract Poster |
7. SESSION “HOW TO DEAL WITH EMERGING SUBSTANCES / PFAS / MICROPLASTICS” | ||
| 7.1 | Keynote presentation: Sediment quality assessment framework for PFAS: results from a preparatory study and regulatory implications Carmen Casado Martinez, Ecotox Centre Eawag-EPFL, Switzerland | Abstract |
| 7.2 | Landscaping with PFAS contaminated Soil and thin permeable Barriers Stefan Niewerth, HUESKER Synthetic GmbH, Germany | Abstract |
| 7.3 | Contaminants of emerging concern reuse of sediment Ruth Cartuyvels, Witteveen+Bos, Belgium | Abstract |
| 7.4 | Dealing with microplastics pollution in sediments – technologies for prevention and remediation Jens Laugesen, Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Norway | Abstract |
| 7.5 | Can we use theoretical approaches from natural sediment to describe the transport behaviour of microplastics? Kryss Waldschläger, Wageningen University and Research, NL | Abstract |
| 7.6 | “SPlasH! – Stop to plastic in H2O!” An EU Project to investigate the port environment: results on microlitter contamination in seawater, sediment, and biotic samples Anna Reboa, University of Genoa – DISTAV, Italy | Abstract |
| 7.7 | Distribution and characterization of microplastics in the marine sediments from the Montenegrin coast Neda Bošković, University of Montenegro | Abstract |
| 7.8 | Chronic impacts of REE in a bentho-pelagic food web Chantal van Drimmelen, Hamburg University of Applied Science / University of the West of Scotland, Germany/UK | Abstract Poster |
| 7.9 | 3D Computer Tomography for Microplastics Analysis Jasmina Obhodas, Ruder Boškovic Institute, Croatia | Abstract Poster |
8. SESSION “CLIMATE CHANGE AND SEDIMENTS: DIRECT AND INDIRECT CONSEQUENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES” | ||
| 8.1 | Keynote presentation: Case study of the possible future impacts of climate change on sediment yield for a semi-arid catchment in South Africa Jeanine Vonkeman, Stellenbosch University, South Africa | Abstract |
| 8.2 | Impact of climate changes on sediment delivery and deposition in a dammed reservoir Ewa Szalinska, AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland | Abstract |
| 8.3 | The role of sediments in regulating the Earth‘s climate Andrija Vinković, Ruder Boskovic Institute, Croatia | Abstract |
| 8.4 | Beneficial use of river sediments as topsoil for passive carbon capture and storage during land restoration and energy crop production – A Net Zero management option? Richard Lord, University of Strathclyde, UK | Abstract |
| 8.5 | Seasonal changes in the suspended sediment concentration and bathymetry of the NWW, the impact of low and high river discharge on sediment transport and sedimentation Arjan Wijdeveld, Deltares, NL | Abstract |
| 8.6 | Effect of alternating redox conditions on organic matter decay in sediments Julia Gebert, Delft University of Technology, NL | Abstract |
| 8.7 | Changes of sediment flux of secondary branches at pan-Arctic deltas Elena Dolgopolova, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia | Abstract Poster |
| 8.8 | Extreme gas production from fibrous sediments – a potential overlooked greenhouse gas source Alizée Lehoux, Uppsala University, Sweden | Abstract Poster |
9. CLOSING SESSION
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