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Volunteering in Holzhausen: Weather observer Krauser receives an award!
Alexander Krauser is honored with the weather service plaque for 25 years of weather observation in Holzhausen.
Volunteering in Holzhausen: Weather observer Krauser receives an award!
At a ceremony at the German Weather Service (DWD) branch in Munich, Alexander Krauser was honored for his many years of voluntary work as a weather observer. He has been in charge of the weather station in Holzhausen since 2000 and has tirelessly contributed to weather observation during this time. Last Wednesday, Krauser received the weather service plaque, which was awarded by the Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and Transport.
The weather service plaque is not only a recognition for long-time weather observers, but was donated on April 9, 1955 to honor special achievements in meteorology. Loud die-deutschen-orden.de Weather observers at sea and in the air can be awarded after ten years and part-time observers on land after 25 years of their activity. Krauser received this honor for his 25 years of service, which ensures him a special role in the weather community.
Voluntary commitment and responsibility
Detlef Aßmann, head of the DWD's South Regional Location Management, praised Krauser's reliability and extraordinary commitment during the award ceremony. Krauser measures precipitation daily and documents snow depth in winter. He observed and recorded the weather in Holzhausen until the end of 2011, including extreme weather events such as thunderstorms and hailstorms. Since 2012, Krauser has also been responsible for measuring and maintaining snow depths, which makes an essential contribution to improving weather forecasts and climate monitoring.
The DWD emphasizes how important the commitment of volunteers like Krauser is. Around 1,750 measuring points nationwide are looked after by people from the public, whose collected data is used significantly for weather forecasts and the preparation of reports in the event of weather damage.
The path to the weather service plaque
The weather service plaque is presented together with a certificate signed by the Federal Minister for Transport and Digital Infrastructure. The FEDERAL MINISTER who initiated the award was Hans-Christoph Seebohm, who signed the foundation deed in 1955. This tradition shows appreciation for those who are involved in meteorology and weather observation and whose work makes an indispensable contribution to society.
Through such awards, voluntary commitment is not only rewarded, but also “anchored” (from the Larousse ): It is consolidated in society and shows the importance of voluntary work in this important area. Alexander Krauser's commitment in Holzhausen is a living example of how citizen scientists contribute to the precise provision of weather data and the general safety of the living space.