New Challenges for Critical Infrastructure: From Extreme Events such as Droughts and Floods to Acts of Sabotage
Dry Flood Retention Reservoirs: Case Studies of the Roztoki Bystrzyckie Project on the Goworówka Stream and the Boboszów Project on the Nysa Kłodzka River
Commissioned by the Investor — the State Water Holding Polish Waters (Wody Polskie), the Regional Water Management Authority in Wrocław — two dry flood-control retention basins were constructed in the Kłodzko Valley: Roztoki Bystrzyckie on the Goworówka stream and Boboszów on the Nysa Kłodzka River. These investments were delivered as part of the Kłodzko Valley […]
Sponge Cities for Climate Resilience – Why Blue-Green Works Better than Gra
Most cities and regions are not prepared for the extreme weather events we increasingly face: prolonged droughts, sudden storms, and intense heatwaves. Urban densification and the loss of natural areas intensify these impacts—cloudbursts, heat extremes, insufficient groundwater recharge, and water scarcity. Climate change is accelerating, and its consequences for cities, industries, and communities are becoming […]
DEBATE: What Will the Future Bring?
The debate will focus on the state’s strategic plans for stormwater management—from the new priorities of Polish Waters, through the actions of the ministry responsible for climate policy, to the key question of how investments will be financed after the FEnIKS programme comes to an end. The discussion will place these national plans alongside […]
The Evolution of Linear Drainage Systems in Response to Contemporary Surface Water Management Challenges
The Decade of Water is also a decade of development in water management systems, but above all in the approaches and objectives guiding engineers who work with these issues on a daily basis. How has this approach evolved, and how have the solutions available on the market changed along with it? When did “drainage” become […]
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From Urban Drainage to Urban Water Ressources Management – 35 Years of Paradigm Shifts
The presentation looks back on 35 years of rainwater management in Europe with a focus on Germany. The call for a paradigm shift in stormwater management and the announcement of such a shift are recurring phenomena during this period. Outdated “fundamental truths” have been replaced several times by new approaches to make urban water infrastructure […]
AI for Stormwater Systems: From Foundational Models to Agents
In today’s AI landscape for physical systems, two paradigms stand out: foundational models and agentic AI. Foundational models offer fast, data-driven alternatives to costly numerical simulators, while LLM-powered agents can partially automate complex engineering workflows. This keynote explores their application to stormwater systems, drawing on our research in the field.
Technology in Service of Nature – 30 Years of Shaping the Future of Water
An overview of Ecol-Unicon’s key solutions for stormwater retention, treatment, and management. The presentation will outline the development of technologies that support ecosystems, enhance urban resilience, and help preserve the natural functions of aquatic environments. Thirty years of practical experience and scientific research provide a solid foundation for contributing to the development of water protection […]
Data driven flood prediction – is soil moisture data overlooked?
The infiltration capacity of soils is one of the most important parameters of the water cycle as it directly influences the amount of rainfall runoff on the surface. Soil moisture precondition is critical to the potential and severity of flooding, especially in larger catchment areas where the infiltration potential is high. In modelling this component […]