Exploring River Management and Historical Irrigation: Field Visit with Wageningen Students in the Baix Ter

International Field Excursion in the Baix Ter with WUR Students

The University of Girona team guided a group of international students from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) on an extensive field excursion exploring water governance and landscape transformation in the lower Ter basin.

Activity Details

  • Date: 13 October 2026
  • Location: Baix Ter (Girona), Spain
  • Organizers: University of Girona (UdG) team & Wageningen University & Research (WUR)

 

Field Visit Summary

Starting at the Museu de la Mediterrània in Torroella de Montgrí, the visit covered key hydraulic and ecological sites, including the collapsed Ullà weir, historical irrigation structures in Colomers and Verges, and the cultural landscape surrounding Gualta and Ullastret.

The excursion facilitated rich discussions on traditional irrigation systems, ecological connectivity, and the integration of community perspectives into modern water planning.

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