Lakes — latest ecology news
The authorities are concerned about the potential consequences for ecosystems and water management
Council workers are removing contaminated plants and treating the areas with sorbent
The situation calls for urgent action and a large-scale recovery programme
This was noticed whilst clearing the shoreline and vegetation
Along with the lake, rare species of aquatic and marsh plants have also disappeared
The stain covered an area of over 20,000 m²
It may take months to fully clean the water body
Staff from the State Emergency Service have set up oil booms to contain the fuel spill
Back in 2021, the State Environmental Inspectorate reported that the leasing of these lands, which form part of the nature reserve fund, was unlawful
The authorities want to prevent a water crisis for local residents and farmers
As a bonus, the reservoir stopped drying up and water blooms decreased
They accused two deputies of the Kyiv City Council and the mayor personally of opposing the bequest of the reservoir