Organization
The Geological Survey of North Rhine‐Westphalia (GD NRW) and the Regional Association Ruhr (RVR) founded the GeoPark Ruhrgebiet e.V. as a registered association on Mai 26th in 2004.
More information
Der GeoPark Ruhrgebiet is a member of these organizations:
Aims of the GeoPark
- Active protection and conservation of the geological and mining heritage of the area
- Geology-based environmental education of the public through development, protection and presentation of selected geotopes, presentation of regional geology in museums and educational establishments and the issuing of publications
- Coordination of the various activities promoting geotourism and sustainable regional development, thereby enhancing the image of the Ruhrgebiet
Statute (german)
Statute of the GeoPark Ruhrgebiet (209 KB)
Membership
The „GeoPark Ruhrgebiet e.V.“ is a registered, non-profit association open to every person or institution interested in the aims of the GeoPark. Members recieve our newsletter GeoPark News twice a year.
Membership application (german)
Besides RVR (as representative body of the region) and GD NRW (as scientific backbone) the network includes local authorities (town and district administrations), universities and museums, representatives of the extraction and mining industry, environmental and conservation organisations, mining heritage groups, scientific societies and tourist enterprises, as well as personal members.
