Open Day for residents on World Fish Migration Day
On May 25,Noorderzijlvest Water Authority organises an open houseNoorderzijlvest Water Authority 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for residents and other interested parties, young and old alike. The event will take place at the R.J. Cleverings Locks and the harbour Lauwersoog.
The Importance of Free-Flowing Rivers
The focus is on fish migration in our streams, rivers, and canals—a topic that is Noorderzijlvest Water Authority on the agenda at Noorderzijlvest Water Authority . The occasion is World Fish Migration Day, which will be celebrated for the fifth time on May 25. Events are organised around the world on this day organised raise awareness of the importance of free-flowing rivers for migratory fish.
A unique glimpse inside the R.J. Cleverings Locks
The locks at Lauwersoog serve as the gateway to the northern Netherlands for fish coming from the sea. Activities harbour organised throughout the harbour . For example, visitors can get a unique glimpse inside one of the immense discharge pipes beneath the R.J. Clevering Locks.
Take a photo with your favorite fish
Further along in the harbour , filmmaker Arthur de Bruin harbour about his award-winning documentary *Nederland Onder Water*. Visitors can also get up close to various species of migratory fish and have their picture taken with their favorite fish (life-size). Fish experts will discuss the importance of Lauwersmeer as a nature reserve.
Boat tour
From the harbour Lauwersoog, organises Ailand organises a boat excursion to fish for plankton in the Wadden Sea and Lauwersmeer.
Practical information
- For children, there is a special kids' corner set up with fun activities.
- harbour get around the harbour on foot, by shuttle bus, or by boat.
- Admission is free.
Collaboration partners
The Noorderzijlvest Water Authority open day is being organised in collaboration with a number of partners: Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences, Wageningen University, Sportvisserij Nederland (Dutch Angling Association), Stichting Geïntegreerde Visserij (Waddenloods), World Heritage Centre, Vissen voor Verbinding (Fish for Connection), Ruim Baan voor Vissen (Make Way for Fish) 2, and the Wadden Fund.
