In the Shallow Water edition, we dipped our feet into shallow waters and the activity around this area in Flevoland. The School asked six invited speakers to bring their everyday tools and a water sample from their workplace, which were further unpacked during live and online conversations. Our indoor gathering took place at De Meerpaal in Dronten on November 9, 2023. Originally, we planned an outdoor beach event in Almere for November 5, but the unexpected arrival of Storm Ciarán, accompanied by strong winds and a code orange weather alert, led us to adapt swiftly. This turn of events inspired online meetings, where the School interviewed guests virtually, watching the tempestuous winds from the safety of our homes. A presentation with a summary of our findings was shared on December 7, 2023, during an event hosted by StrandLAB in Almere Poort.

These are the water samples from the water workers we met in Almere. Each one of them opens the interview with the water worker. 

ALM/34_JAN FRANS_12.6.23 SOURCE_Weerwater Artificial Lake

Retired City Planner

November 9, 2023

According to Jan Frans de Hartog, water cannot be destroyed. No expensive housing can be easily built on top of the water, so making a

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ALM/32_Yftinus_05.11.23 SOURCE_De Noorderplassen Almere where the shipwreck was excavated

Maritime Archaeologist

November 15, 2023

In this interview with Yftinus van Popta, we unpack the title Shallow Waters concerning Almere, what treasures the reclaimed land hides and what a boring

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