03 August
Photo: Bianca Killmann Problems again due to Elodea in the Baldeneysee In Baldeneysee In Essen, the largest of the six Ruhr reservoirs, it has been native for several years: the waterweed with the botanical name Elodea nuttallii. After three years of manageable growth, this summer the Baldeneysee This summer, the pond is literally overgrown and shimmers green instead of blue in large areas. A nuisance [...] Read More
30 July
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Initial measures have been decided After BaldeneyseeRuhr reported on the algae plague in the Baldeneysee and spoke to those affected on site, those responsible have now taken action. Initial measures have been decided to free Lake Baldeney in the short and long term. On 28.07.2016, representatives of those involved met for an initial working meeting for the action plan Baldeneysee. Baldeneysee.Ruhr declares, [...] Read More
15 June
Photo: Frank Hapke Elodea on the Baldeneysee Green carpets on the Baldeneysee - Anyone looking at the Baldeneysee will have already spotted these areas. Excessive growth of elodea, a type of waterweed, is thought to be the cause of the unexpected greenery on the water. The green carpets are particularly easy to spot from the Hardenbergufer [...] Read More