Practical information

- Date: Friday 3 October 2025
- Time: 12:00-16:00
- Location: De Onlanden near Groningen; exact address to follow soon
- Participation: free for KNW members and H2O readers; non-members 25 euros incl. KNW membership 2025

Natuurmonumenten and KNW are organising a series of 'Water and Nature in Balance' working visits for water and nature professionals. We start in De Onlanden near Groningen, where water storage and nature development are successfully combined. What are success factors for future-proof water systems? Come too, get inspired and engage in conversation with fellow professionals - Friday 3 October 2025 from 12 noon.

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Water and Nature in Balance #1 - Working visit De Onlanden

Natuurmonumenten and the Royal Dutch Water Network (KNW) cordially invite you to an inspiring working visit to De Onlanden near Groningen, where water storage and nature development go hand in hand.

Discover how this 2,500-hectare area, once farmland, has been transformed into a natural climate buffer that protects Groningen from flooding and provides resilience in times of drought. Be inspired by the power of cooperation, learn from the success factors and contribute ideas on how to apply this approach elsewhere in the Netherlands.

This is the kick-off of a series of excursions in which we, together with water and nature professionals, will search for robust, future-proof water systems. Sign up and get inspired by De Onlanden!

  • For everyone working on tomorrow's water challenges
  • Experience nature, share knowledge, meet colleagues
  • Working together on water and nature in balance