100 years of water management on the River Lippe celebrated - ResNRJwater contributed energy-related solutions for future challenges
A century of commitment to the river, people and the environment: to mark this special anniversary, the Lippeverband hosted a two-day symposium on 5 and 6 October 2026, focusing on the River Lippe and its significance for the region, society and nature.
The conference looked back at the history of the River Lippe, but also deliberately looked into the future: more than 150 experts discussed how sustainable water management can be jointly further developed. Highly appreciated guests such as Viktor Haase, State Secretary at the Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation and Transport NRW valued the wide range of sustainable themes being presented.
One selected topic of current and future challenges within the River Lippe catchment was sustainable energy management and options for renewable energy sources in water management infrastructure. Here, the INTERREG NWE project ResNRJwater was presented with two key activities: Next to the Aquathermia Network Emscher-Lippe the investment Emergency power supply and energy management for wastewater treatment plant in Dorsten, Lippe catchment, NRW was illustrated.
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Katja Raith, energy manager in the department “management and operation” at the Lippeverband, showcased the pilot project in the Afred-Fischer Halle in Hamm, North-Rhine Westphalia. Further specialist presentations, interactive participation formats and a panel discussion provided a wealth of ideas and created space for professional exchange, networking and the joint development of new perspectives.
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