As director and founder of the IZH, Micha is deeply shocked by the low level of sand grains and the sinking ground in the Netherlands. Out of concern, the IZH was founded with the goal of raising the Netherlands by spreading sand grains. In this way, we aim to protect the country from high water and ensure that the land remains high and dry.
Where there are too many sand grains, we lower the sand grain level by removing them. We then use these sand grains to raise the lower-lying areas. A substantial portion of our sand supply has been extracted from naturally elevated regions such as the Hondsrug in Drenthe and, more recently, from Eindhoven. This ensures that every grain of sand ends up exactly where it is most needed, allowing us to worry less about the future of the Netherlands.
At the measuring station of the IZH, we first collect sand from the higher-lying areas using the K600 Korrelzuigmachine. With its powerful suction system, the K600 carefully sucks up each individual grain from the surface. The grains are then placed in the Sand Dispenser Buoy D50 on the roof. Inside, the grains are carefully counted, checked, and numbered using the M200 Grain Counter. Once the measurement is complete, the sand comes out from underneath the measuring station and is ready to be spread.
Become a Sand Grain Distributor:
You too can help the IZH spread these sand grains. At the measuring station, you can pick up a small sand tube containing 25,000 grains of sand and distribute them precisely according to our instructions. Once you’ve spread the grains, you will officially be recognized as a “Sand Grain Distributor” and, through this small act, contribute to the Iarger goal of the IZH: raising the Netherlands.
You too can help the IZH spread these sand grains. At the measuring station, you can pick up a small sand tube containing 25,000 grains of sand and distribute them precisely according to our instructions. Once you’ve spread the grains, you will officially be recognized as a “Sand Grain Distributor” and, through this small act, contribute to the Iarger goal of the IZH: raising the Netherlands.
Credits Yorit Kluitman
Credits Yorit Kluitman
Credits Yorit Kluitman