Deltares

Delft Hydraulics joined forces, with GeoDelft, the subsurface and groundwater unit of TNO and parts of Rijkswaterstaat in a new independent Dutch institute for national and international delta issues, Deltares.

Deltares is an independent, institute for applied research in the field of water, subsurface and infrastructure. Deltares is an independent, not-for-profit knowledge institute for applied research. By statute, we are a part of the vital public infrastructure of the State of the Netherlands.  Throughout the world, we work on smart solutions, innovations and applications for people, environment and society. Our main focus is on deltas, coastal regions and river basins. Managing these densely populated and vulnerable areas is complex, which is why we work closely with governments, businesses, other research institutes and universities at home and abroad. Our motto is Enabling Delta Life. As an applied research institute, the success of Deltares can be measured in the extent to which our expert knowledge can be used in and for society. For Deltares the quality of our expertise and advice is foremost. Knowledge is our core business.