Fish migration excursion for interested parties at Lieversche Diep on Sunday 29 June
On Sunday, 29 June, Noorderzijlvest Water Authority is organising an excursion on fish migration, in collaboration with Sportvisserij Nederland (Dutch Angling Association). Between 13:00 and 15:00, our fish experts will tell visitors all about the remarkable journey of migratory fish. These fish swim from the Wadden Sea and lake Lauwersmeer to the streams of Drenthe to reproduce. It’s a journey fraught with challenges.
Vissen voor Verbinding (Fish for Connection)
On the banks of the stream, ecologist Edwin van der Pouw Kraan shows you the measures taken by the water authority to reconnect migratory fish with the streams of Drenthe. These include making weirs and pumping stations 'fish-passable' and redesigning the Lieversche Diep to create better conditions for migrating fish.
Return of the sea trout?
A little further on, Marcus de Boer of Sportvisserij Nederland (Dutch Angling Association) the potential return of sea trout to the Drenthe stream. The creation of gravel beds and the shallowing of the stream should help achieve this. This will create the oxygen-rich habitat that the trout need to lay their eggs. He also hopes to showcase a number of fish species that live in the stream.
Want to know more?
Below are the practical details:
- Date: Sunday, 29 June, between 13:00 and 15:00
- Location: Lieversche Diep, near the sand path on Zuidesch in Lieveren.
- Free admission. Perfect to combine with a walk in this beautiful area.
- Directions: Drive south from café 't Hart van Lieveren towards Langelo. You will find the sandy path on your right after about 150-200 meters.
- Please come by bike or on foot, to minimise disruption to the environment. If you do come by car, you can park on the verge along Zuidesch (not on the sand path).
