On this page you will find news and information about the project. News items are usually posted in the language of the project (English), but can also be posted in the language of the relevant authority. If you have any questions about a contribution, you can ask them via [email protected].
World Clean-up day, 18 September 2021
On September 18, 2021 it will be World Clean-up Day again. A day where worldwide clean-ups are planned with the aim of giving the planet a major clean-up....
July floods – Clean Rivers-operations in the municipalities of the Lower Meuse River
Clean Rivers operations in the municipalities of the Lower Meuse from September 13 to 26, 2021; Update on the Walloon pollution situation after the disaster July...
Litter traps in Roer and Geul don’t just make cleaner
In September 2020, Waterschap Limburg installed litter traps and a trash fence at hotspots in the Geul and the Roer. The purpose of these fences is to make the...
Cotton swabs in the top 5 of plastic items found in the Meuse and its tributaries!
In recent weeks we have had to deal with extreme rain showers. But what do these showers have in common with cotton swabs? During heavy rain showers, not only the...
Thijs Belgers is looking for a common thread in waste
Large amounts of litter flow through our streams and rivers. To get a good idea of how we can reduce these flows, we first need to know what floats in our...
Belgian butter cups found in Herten!
We have had to deal with extreme rain showers and when exploring the riverbanks to see if they are safe for clearing actions, we found an extremely large number...