News

We have taken over the maintenance of the municipal water systems in the municipality of Edam-Volendam. With the takeover of these water systems, the “Municipal Water Takeover” project has been completed.

HHNK owns a significant amount of land, some of which is currently being used by third parties, and we would like to establish clear and proper arrangements for this.

The Hondsbossche Dunes are celebrating their 10th anniversary. This new part of the Netherlands will continue to be maintained through sand replenishment over the next 10 years.

This summer, we’re using giant, eye-catching inflatable versions of trash to raise awareness about what doesn’t belong in the sewer system.

We will begin mowing approximately 1,200 km of dikes on June 1. Starting June 15, we will also begin mowing the approximately 6,000 km of ditches.

Due to high demand for water, especially for irrigating farmland, water levels are dropping in some areas faster than we can replenish them.

On May 11, State Secretary Jo-Annes de Bat (Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy) visited Wieringermeer to discuss the proposed construction of a high-voltage substation.

We are gradually transferring road management responsibilities to the municipalities. Hoorn is the first municipality where this process has been fully completed.

We are looking for committed and motivated candidates who wish to run for office in the water board elections.

On Tuesday, April 28, the campaign "Take care of your pet and your garden, and protect nature" was launched in the municipalities of Heemskerk and Uitgeest.

On International Earth Day, we’re planting 50 trees. This is our way of raising awareness about the effects of climate change.

The message to garden owners: Do in your garden what the water authorities do on a large scale, and retain water more effectively and for longer.

HHNK and the municipality of Zaanstad have jointly purchased a plot of land to establish a new dredging depot.

Our board has approved the 2025 annual report. Significant steps have been taken to achieve the goals for future-proof water management.

The Agriculture Portal helps farmers achieve healthier soil and reduce emissions of nutrients and pesticides.

The construction of a fish passage will make the Amstelmeerboezem more accessible to diadromous fish species, such as glass eels and three-spined sticklebacks.

Until June, our inspectors will check approximately 475 businesses, including livestock farms, arable farms, and flower bulb growers.