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'''Water Boards'''<br/> | '''Water Boards'''<br/> | ||
The Netherlands have a long tradition in water management. For this purpose in the Middle Ages a system of Water Boards was created. Initially in the West and Middle of the country, but soon after all over the country. The system still exists, although at present only 57 water boards still exist. In 1850 there were approximately 2500 water boards. For more information on water boards see the site of the | The Netherlands have a long tradition in water management. For this purpose in the Middle Ages a system of Water Boards was created. Initially in the West and Middle of the country, but soon after all over the country. The system still exists, although at present only 57 water boards still exist. In 1850 there were approximately 2500 water boards. For more information on water boards see the site of the [http://www.uvw.nl Association of Water Boards]. | ||
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