Mid October, the German Blue Community / Blue City and district of Landsberg certified its first ‘Blue Rangers’. How young people became guardians of the water.
At a ceremonial presentation of certificates, young people from Landsberg am Lech were awarded the title of ‘Blue Rangers’ by Deputy District Administrator Margit Horner-Spindler. They proudly accepted their distinctive blue caps, which make them visible to others as water ambassadors. Over a period of several months, the young people participated with great enthusiasm in workshops, excursions and project days. Instead of dry theory, they were treated to a programme full of discoveries at streams, springs, in the forest, at the sewage treatment plant and much more.
The Blue Ranger training programme focuses on experience. Under the guidance of environmental educators and water activists, the young people examine water samples, visit wells and fish farms, and learn how sensitive a water system is.
During the closing event, the prospective Blue Rangers presented their self-built model of a water retention area, which shows how rainwater is stored and returned to nature in a sustainable manner.
Water crises, polluted rivers, increasing heavy rainfall and droughts – all of this highlights the importance of sustainable water management. The Blue Rangers help to raise awareness of this issue in society. The Landsberg Naju Group (Nature Conservation Youth in the LBV) and Singing Planet want to establish the programme in German-speaking countries in the long term. The aim is to motivate young people to take active responsibility for our water.
In Landsberg, the programme will definitely continue next year, with the next Blue Rangers being trained. The seven certified Blue Rangers are already thinking about their own ideas for more drinking fountains, water bars and similar projects. Contact has been established with the district administrator, and the Landsberg water team will be happy to continue supporting them in implementing their ideas.
The young people already discussed their further involvement on 1 December 2025 over pizza in the old town. They are planning new activities such as fish counts and developing further ideas for water awareness. The Blue Rangers will stay in touch and meet several times a year to realise further projects.
