Maintenance and management of banks along waterways

Fryslân has more than 1,700 kilometers of banks along waterways. From May 1, 2024, the province will be responsible for the banks along professional waterways. The banks that are important for water quality or where there is considerable flow are managed by the Wetterskip. If a public bank is located in a built-up area, the municipality is responsible for management. That leaves some 400 kilometers of banks whose management is the responsibility of private individuals or other agencies.

On this map https://www.fryslan.frl/oeversvaarwegen you can see who is responsible for managing the banks.

Are you responsible for management?

If you are responsible for managing a bank along a waterway, you may be able to apply for a grant. Under certain conditions, the government helps pay for the management and maintenance of banks. More information about the grant and applying for it can be found on the province's website: https://www.fryslan.frl/oeverfonds.