DortmundEmscher
The Dortmund-Emscher region is an area in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, historically defined by industrial activity, particularly coal mining and heavy industry. It encompasses cities and towns located along the Emscher river and the Dortmund-Emscher Canal. For decades, this region was a powerhouse of German industrial production, leading to significant economic development but also environmental challenges.
Over time, the decline of heavy industry, especially coal mining, has led to economic restructuring and a
Key aspects of the Dortmund-Emscher's transformation include large-scale renaturation projects for the Emscher river, which was