Stichting Blauwe Lijn

The Stichting Blauwe Lijn is an organisation based in The Netherlands focused on the preservation of biographical, technical, and historical information related to hydraulic engineering and engineers in the field. The organisation engages in public outreach and educational programmes with the stated aims of:

preserving and making accessible historical knowledge of Dutch hydraulic engineering;
maintaining a repository in both digital and physical forms, and providing access through a website;
connecting historical knowledge with contemporary and future challenges in water management, involving students, experts, and knowledge networks in the process.

The Stichting Blauwe Lijn conducts tours and events, and has published a series of booklets, including 'The Water Gives and Takes', as part of its effort to disseminate information on water management, particularly to its target audience of 8 to 25 year-olds. The organisation contributed to the unveiling of a statue of Dr. Ir. Johan van Veen in Capelle aan den IJssel, and maintains biographical information and publications on notable Dutch engineers such as Johannis de Rijke, Jan Agema, and Frank Spaargaren.
The organisation is recognised by the Dutch Tax Authorities as an Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling, meaning that at least 90% of the efforts of the foundation must be focused on the general good.