For the first time, the operation lasted a full day, maintaining high turbidity levels throughout. Miguel Ángel García Vera, head of hydrological planning, noted that the results are promising for the Ebro Delta, despite previous natural floods in February having already cleared part of the riverbed.
“"The lowering of the level may have conditioned a greater mobility of sediments than on previous occasions."
Researchers from several universities, including Lleida and UPC, used specialized equipment to sample coarse sediments like gravel and sand. These materials are essential for preventing the Delta's disappearance, as finer sediments are often washed away by the sea.
This initiative is part of the GISDE Strategy for sediment management. The data collected will help shape the 2027 Ebro Hydrological Plan, which aims to restore the river's natural dynamics through larger, more frequent controlled floods.
