News

Four measures have been chosen that protect the southwest coast of Texel from high water, strengthen nature and provide space for recreation.

This week we start mowing the aquatic plants in about 6,000 km of ditches. We are taking into account the protected animal and plant species.

Today is Heat Action Day. North Holland municipalities, safety regions and other organisations are drawing attention to the major risks of heat.

Our board has adopted the 2024 financial statements. The operating surplus of 2.2% will be added to reserves.

After weeks of drought, it has rained again in recent days. In North Holland, 10 to 15 mm of precipitation has fallen in recent days.

Esther Greve will start as Director of Water at HHNK on June 24. Until then, she holds the position of Department Head Water Chain.

Paul Post, director of the Regionaal Archief Alkmaar, is our new water board archivist.

An oily substance led to odor nuisance in De Goorn. The sewage pumping station was drained and samples were taken.

The CirCleaner is a plastic-capture system that prevents plastic from entering the sea through the water system.

The Recreatieschap Alkmaarder- en Uitgeestermeer is carrying out a project in the Alkmaardermeer near the Saskerleidam. Granulite is being used in the process.

Muskrat corridors were found in the Slimdijk near Oudendijk on both sides.

Farmers must prevent pollutants from entering surface water. Over the next six months, we are checking for this.

Next week, the 2025 swimming season begins. It runs from May 1 to Oct. 1 for most swimming locations.

The first signs of drought are visible in our area, but there is no reason for Health. We are taking precautions where necessary.

2025 is the year of Leeghwater! He came into the world exactly 450 years ago. This special webexpo tells more about his life and work.