The Marchfeldkanal system was built in the years 1986 to 2004 to improve the water management in the region of Marchfeld. These include the long-term safeguarding of water supply, the improvement of water quality, the improvement of flood protection and the revitalization of watercourses. At its core, the Marchfeldkanal system consists of a newly created network of waterways, with which Danube water is fed into the Marchfeld. Due to the close-to-nature construction method, the project is considered a successful combination of water management, ecological and tourism objectives.