Oosterscheldekering Oosterscheldekering The Oosterscheldekering (English: Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier), between the islands Schouwen-Duiveland and Noord-Beveland, is the largest of the 13 ambitious Delta Works series of dams and storm surge barriers, designed to protect the Netherlands from flooding from the North Sea. The construction of the Delta Works was in response to the widespread damage and loss of life due to the North Sea Flood of 1953. The longest dam in the Delta Works, the nine-kilometer-long Oosterscheldekering ("kering" meaning barrier) was initially designed, and partly built, as a closed dam, but after public protests, huge sluice-gate-type doors were installed in
Protected areas of Canada Wildlife Area and the other a Marine Wildlife Area, could be created to protect a contiguous zone covering land and marine features extending to the limit. Provincial and territorial governments also protect areas within their boundaries. Regional governments and local governments also create parks; however, these tend to have a greater focus on recreation. Another form of conservation is made by land owners who want to preserve nature for future generations by placing a covenant on their land. Protected areas of Canada Protected areas of Canada have been created to protect ecological integrity, as well as to provide areas for