Lead-free fishing at first VISparel in Leek
On Thursday afternoon, September 1, the first VISparel in the Oostindie neighborhood in Leek was officially opened. The VISparel is a place where people can enjoy themselves in and around the water. The starting point is easily accessible and fishable water with a good chance of a nice catch. One of the measures is lead-free fishing.
Jeroen Niezen, a member of the executive board of Noorderzijlvest Water Authority; Harry Stomphorst, alderman for the Municipality of Westerkwartier; and Henk Mensinga, director of Sportvisserij Groningen Drenthe, officially opened this VISparel by unveiling the VISparel information sign at De Knip near the pond.
Lead-free fishing
The VISparel was created by Sportvisserij Groningen Drenthe and is part of the so-called Green Deal, in which water boards, among others, want to reduce the use of fishing weights by anglers by offering environmentally friendly alternatives. VISparels offer an excellent opportunity for this.
Sportvisserij Drenthe Groningen, council the water authority together water authority good infrastructure and water quality with attractive fish stocks. Sportvisserij Groningen Drenthe is in the process of creating several VISparels. In Leek, Roden, Tynaarlo, and Klazienaveen, the VISparels are ready to be put into use. Leek is leading the way.