02 october
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Closure of the private road between Werden and the weir Anyone traveling from Essen-Werden towards Baldeneysee until the end of the year should be prepared for a small detour: The Ruhrverband has begun the comprehensive renovation of the private access road to the Baldeney weir and run-of-river power station. The heavily used cobblestone road, which has been damaged by heavy goods traffic in recent years, [...] Read More
08 April
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Fish lift system - elevator for fish on the Baldeneysee The Baldeneysee has been operating Germany's first fish ladder system, also known as a fish lift, at the weir since 2020. The fish lift system was installed to enable fish to overcome the barrier of the weir and reach their spawning grounds. The fish elevator also includes a sonar system and a camera system. [...] Read More