Ecologically impoverished Markermeer Lake in the Netherlands is poised to be transformed through the construction of natural islands with sand, clay, and silt into a dynamic area, rich in flora and fauna and drawing nature lovers and water sports enthusiasts. "The launch of this project is the fulfilment of a long-cherished dream," said Roel Posthoorn, Marker Wadden project director for the Dutch Society for the Preservation of Nature (Natuurmonumenten). "Markermeer and IJsselmeer lakes combined form the largest freshwater clay lake in western Europe. It is a matchless open area between Lelystad and Amsterdam with an endless horizon. But a range of circumstances have decimated the fish population, leading in turn to a further decline in the population and variety of birds in the area."
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