Deltares is a leading, independent, Dutch-based research institute and specialist consultancy for matters relating to water, soil and the subsurface. Deltares applies advanced expertise to help people live safely and sustainably in delta areas, coastal zones and river basins. The organization conducts research and provides specialist advisory services for government authorities and the corporate sector in The Netherlands and globally. The essence of Deltares work is the development, application and sharing of knowledge. Deltares develops knowledge in partnerships with universities, other knowledge institutions and the business sector, not only in government research programmes but also in contract research. Deltares has more than 800 employees, and is based in Delft and Utrecht.
