Our last online conference was about the ‘Watermill biotope‘
The preservation of historic watermill landscapes and their watermills has been under pressure for decades. In the implementation of the European Water Framework Directive and the conservation of Natura 2000 areas, water mills are perceived as obstacles by water managers. The fact that watermill landscapes can also offer solutions to climate and nature issues is often not seen or denied. How can we interpret the historically developed cultural landscape and use it for current issues and preserve the mills and their function?
The link to the recording of the conference is:
Craft of the Miller Conference Mar. 2025 – Watermill Biotope
Also take a look at this research: Waterpower in the Derbyshire Derwent Catchment – Derwent Valley Mills .
Program
- Hans de Mars, senior consultant Ecohydrology & Team coordinator Ecohydrology Royal Haskoning DHV
Presentation about historical watermill landscapes; how to recognize and interpret them; how can one protect and use them? - Susanne Jervelund, chair of the Danish Mill Society (Dansk Møllerforening)
The problems that the Dansk Møllerforening and the Danish watermill owners are facing with the European Water Framework Directive and the Nature 2000 areas. - Alisa Crawford, wind- and watermiller in the U.S.A.
Promotion of the teaching materials about watermills from the Gilde of Millers (NL) training.
Discussion
Speaker
Hans de Mars, Senior consultant Ecohydrology & Team coordinator Ecohydrology Royal Haskoning DHV
Speaker
Susanne Jervelund, chair Dansk Møllerforening
Speaker
Alisa Crawford, wind- and watermiller in the U.S.A.
Moderator
Nicole Bakker, director Dutch Mill Society
Who are we?
The craft of the miller is on the Representative List of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. To support the craft of the miller worldwide we aim to develop an international network of millers and mill societies. Therefore we bring together wind- and watermill parties from all over the world to share knowledge and skills.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to safeguard and promote the craft of the traditional miller – defined as “a miller who works with mills driven primarily by wind, water and animal power”.
Our Aims are:
- To safeguard the craft of the miller
- To share knowledge, experience and information amongst our community to promote best practice and the safe repair and operation of our mills
- To encourage all involved with mills to protect and respect the original fabric of mill buildings and machinery
- To promote the protection and repair of our global milling heritage, by helping others see a positive future for that heritage, returning mills, where appropriate, to production, keeping the mill working in its original function
- To create a network of millers and associated societies to deliver our Mission
Are you a miller or interested in safeguarding the craft of the miller, join the Craft of the Miller Network by sending us an email. Also, if you have aother questions, please send an e-mail to: craftofthemiller@molens.nl.
Look here for the recording earlier conference.
The international network on the craft of the miller is initiated by:
