Westerburg's citizens are calling for rapid renovation of the drying Wiesensee

Westerburg's citizens are calling for rapid renovation of the drying Wiesensee

in Westerburg organized an impressive demonstration on Tuesday to draw attention to the insufficient progress in the renovation of the Lake Wiesen. Around 120 people took part in the protest in which they made their dissatisfaction clear about the drainage of the lake and the standstill of the measures.

The location on site: a lake and its effects on the community

The Wiesensee, which emptied about a year and a half ago due to the damage to the traffic jam system found, is of great importance for the local community. The loss of water not only has a negative effect on nature, but also has economic consequences. The Café Seewies, which is located directly on the bank of the once popular local recreation area, is particularly affected. Markus Mühlenhaupt, who operates the café, reported: "We have 50 percent less sales since the lake has been dry." This decline is a clear sign of how important the Wiesensee is for tourism and the local economy.

The role of the citizens' initiative

The citizens' initiative "Water for the Wiesensee" has collected over 2,200 signatures, which she presented to Markus Hof, the mayor, during the demonstration. This illustrates the committed use of the community for the restoration of the lake shore. The demonstrators repeatedly expressed their demands loudly, which illustrates urgency and emotional pressure on political decision -makers.

challenges in renovation

The mayor Markus Hof justified the delays in the renovation with complex official processes and difficulties in finding suitable companies for the work. In addition, the weather -related rains have led to further setbacks in recent months. However, these explanations met with little understanding among the demonstrators, since many emphasize the need for faster measures.

The future of Lake Wiesen

Despite the ongoing challenges, Hof confirmed that the Wiesensee should be filled with water again. However, the exact time frame for the restoration remains uncertain. For the citizens of Westerburg who consider the lake as a source of relaxation and quality of life, this uncertainty is frustrating and worrying.

A spokesman for the citizens' initiative with the collected signatures for the renovation of Lake Wiesen.

meaning for the community

The persistent protests are not only an expression of the dismissal about current grievances, but also a clear sign of the connection between people and their surroundings. The Wiesensee not only fulfills ecological functions, but is also an important social and economic element in the region. The demands of the citizens' initiative thus reflect the voices of an entire community that wants a rapid and effective solution.

- Nag