HomeCurrentNewsNewsRSS feed Voting at 2.49 metre sea levelMarch 12, 2026On March 18, there will be another municipal council election. Residents of the municipality of Dijk en Waard can vote at our head office. Mowing work on dikes and ditches re-tenderedMarch 11, 2026We have contracted seven companies to carry out mowing work in our management area. They do more for sustainability than was required. HHNK opens its doors during Kom Binnen Bij Bedrijven Dagen (Come Inside at Companies Days)March 11, 2026We are opening two locations to visitors on March 19 and 20 during the Kom Binnen Bij Bedrijven Dagen (Come Inside at Companies Days). Additional funding for sand replenishment in the Hondsbossche DuinenMarch 6, 2026We have agreed on a new maintenance strategy for the Hondsbossche Duinen with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. Increased fees for permitsMarch 5, 2026Our board has decided to increase the fees for permits. The increase in these so-called administrative costs will take effect on April 1. Extreme rain, dry summers: we need to work together to 'capture' water in a smart way! March 4, 2026This week marks the launch of the national initiative "Water Catchers," which aims to raise awareness among residents about the possibilities for collecting water in their own gardens. Roadworks around our officeMarch 3, 2026From March 9 to March 14, various roadworks will be taking place around our office. We can be reached via G. Rietveldweg and W.M. Dudokweg. Open house about new nature in ZuurvenspolderMarch 2, 2026The Zuurvenspolder in Bergen is getting a new layout. You are welcome to attend an open house on Thursday, March 19. Milling subsidy for polder mills that grind grainFebruary 27, 2026Polder mills that can pump water to the reservoir or outside water can apply for a so-called 'pumping subsidy' from 2027 onwards. Pike fishing for fish balance and clear water in VisKringloopFebruary 19, 2026By removing pike, the VisKringloop can continue to develop into a stable, clear, and species-rich water system. Chiara van Lieshout wins Han Fortmann art competitionFebruary 13, 2026Chiara's etching received more than half of the votes and won the audience award for the exhibition 'Uitgelicht' (Spotlight). On the road to climate neutralityFebruary 9, 2026HHNK wants to contribute to reducing climate change by working in a sustainable manner: emission-neutral, energy-neutral, and circular. Control of the use of plant protection products and yard situationsFebruary 3, 2026Until June, our inspectors will check approximately 475 businesses, including livestock farms, arable farms, and flower bulb growers. Preliminary results of research into former landfill sites January 26, 2026We investigated the leaching of ammonium, PFOS, and PFOA from 46 former landfill sites. Further investigation is needed in Westwoud. Drinking water companies and water boards present Water Manifesto to coalition parties January 15, 2026In the manifesto, the drinking water companies and water boards call on politicians to protect water, retain it, and give it space. Podcast: Storm surge of 1916, 110 years ago January 13, 2026Historians Diederik Aten and Lars Boon discussed the storm surge of 1916.
