On Saturday, tens of thousands of participants in the National Cleanup Day removed a large amount of litter in cities and villages and along the banks of the Maas River. Since the introduction of the deposit, the cleaners have come across fewer cans and bottles than before. However, other types of waste remain stubborn. "Chewing gum and cigarette butts, for example.
On Saturday, tens of thousands of participants in the National Cleanup Day removed a large amount of litter in cities and villages and along the banks of the Maas River. Since the introduction of the deposit, the cleaners have come across fewer cans and bottles than before. However, other types of waste remain stubborn. "Chewing gum and cigarette butts, for example.
Tens of thousands of volunteers will take to the streets on Saturday to remove litter during the 22nd edition of National Clean-up Day. A total of 2525 clean-up campaigns are planned throughout the Netherlands. In addition to individual citizens, many sports clubs, schools, companies, associations, municipalities, and some holiday parks have also pledged their support.38,125 people and organizations have registered in advance for the nationwide action but the organization expects the number of participants to increase over the course of the day.
The highest water level of the Rhine River in Lobith will be reached on Sunday. The water level in the Gelderland village, where the river enters the Netherlands, is somewhat lower than what infrastructure agency Rijkswaterstaat expected. The river will reach a peak of about 14.35 meters above the NAP Amsterdam sea level, which is about 15 centimeters lower than the peak observed just before New Year's Eve, the agency said.
Rotterdam city councillors have backed plans for a new €1.3 billion bridge over the Maas River which will have a key role in the development of a new 30,000.