Discover water management from Lauwersoog by boat and bus!
On Thursday, September 18, the Wadden Sea World Heritage Center (WEC) is organizing a special excursion through the region the Noorderzijlvest Water Authority. Under the name "Without Water Management, there is no Safe Lauwersmeer and Hinterland," the tour will depart from Lauwersoog.
Traveling by boat and bus
Participants will embark on an adventurous journey through the Noorderzijlvest region in a classic white school bus from Opweg in Het Hogeland and the former lifeboat De Gebroeders Luden. Guides from the water authority you across land and water and explain the importance of water management in this region along the way. For tickets, see Agenda - WEC Wadden Sea.
Excursion from Lauwersoog to De Waterwolf
The excursion starts at the WEC in Lauwersoog. The group is split up: one half boards the lifeboat 'De Gebroeders Luden' and sails via Zoutkamp to pumping station Waterwolf pumping station . Along the way, a guide talks about water management in the Lauwersmeer area. The other half travels by school bus along picturesque back roads. Here too, a guide is present to explain about waterworks and the landscape along the way and at the location.
De Waterwolf pumping station and lunch
Upon arrival at the monumental pumping station Waterwolf pumping station , participants will be given a tour and an explanation by the managers. After lunch, the groups will switch modes of transport and make the trip in the opposite direction.
The total duration of the excursion is approximately 5.5 hours. Lunch is included. For tickets, see Agenda - WEC Wadden Sea.
Collaboration
The boat and bus tour "Without Water Management, No Safe Lauwersmeer and Hinterland" is a collaboration between the WEC, the Foundation for the Preservation of the Gebroeders Luden Lifeboat, Opweg in Het Hogeland, and the Noorderzijlvest Water Authority.