Shape the future of water management in Gelderland and Utrecht: join regional workshops
Waterschap Vallei en Veluwe invites local authorities and organisations to help shape water policies for 2028-2033. Your input will influence how water is managed, balancing retention, urban health, and flood prevention in your region.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme | Blue Environment Programme (BOP) |
| Planning Period | 2028-2033 |
| Organiser | Waterschap Vallei en Veluwe |
| Workshop Dates | 30 March, 7 April, 16 April, 23 April 2026 |
| Target Audience | Authorities, partners, umbrella organisations, interest groups |
| Public Participation | Digital participation for residents and businesses (coming soon) |
| Workshop Locations | Wapenveld, Ede, Bussloo (Voorst), Bunschoten |
| Workshop Duration | 14:30 - 17:00 (with arrival from 14:00) |
Waterschap Vallei en Veluwe is a regional water authority responsible for managing water levels, quality, and infrastructure in parts of Gelderland and Utrecht. Its role includes developing long-term water management programmes to address climate challenges and ensure sustainable living environments.
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Join the discussion about the new Blue Environment Programme
Waterschap Vallei en Veluwe is developing a new water management programme, our Blue Environment Programme (BOP). This programme outlines how we plan to align our statutory tasks and water management objectives with those of our partners during the new planning period (2028-2033). To this end, we are organising four regional workshops in March and April. During these workshops, we will engage with fellow authorities, interest groups and umbrella organisations to discuss the choices and dilemmas for the upcoming planning period.
Why regional workshops?
In the workshops, we invite participants to contribute their thoughts on questions such as:
- How can we retain more water while also preventing waterlogging?
- How can water contribute to a healthy living environment, even in urban areas where space is scarce?
We aim to translate the objectives into area-specific measures as effectively as possible. The insights gained from these discussions will help us achieve this.
Who are the regional workshops for?
The regional workshops are intended for administrative discussion partners from fellow authorities, partners of the water board, umbrella organisations and interest groups. Residents and businesses will soon be able to share their views through digital participation.
Dates and locations
We are organising the four regional workshops on the following dates:
- Northern Veluwe Regional Workshop
On 30 March from 14:30 to 17:00.
At Vriezes Erfgoed Wapenveld, Groteweg 54, 8191 JX Wapenveld. - Gelderse Vallei Regional Workshop
On 7 April from 14:30 to 17:00.
At Kazerne Loft, Verbindelaarsweg 138, 6711 VD Ede. - IJsselvallei Regional Workshop
On 16 April from 14:30 to 17:00.
At Out of the Office, Baron van Wijnbergenlaan 12, 7383 AE Bussloo (Voorst). - Eemland Regional Workshop
On 23 April from 14:30 to 17:00.
At De Eemlandhoeve, Bisschopsweg 7, 3752 LK Bunschoten.
Programme
14:00 Arrival and registration
14:30 Introduction to the regional workshop
15:00 Discussions on dilemmas
16:45 Plenary feedback
17:00 Closing with drinks