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De Kleine Aa in Essen mag weer kronkelen: "Beter voor vissen en wateroverlast"

VRT NWS26 October 2026, 11:20 UTCGermany

In Wildert in Essen starten vandaag werken om de vallei van de Kleine Aa te herstellen. Die waterloop is in de jaren 80 rechtgetrokken, maar krijgt nu opnieuw meanders en extra natuurgebied om uit de oevers te treden. Zo wordt wateroverlast in de buurt vermeden en krijgen vissen meer kansen.

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