Desalination plants, sludge and other concerns in the Colársega of Maó

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The discharge of brine from the desalination plant, the extraction of sludge with the presence of heavy metals and increased occupation of the water surface are some of the concerns for the reorganisation of the Colársega of Maó. GOB has lodged a formal complaint.

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Overcrowding must be combatted in 2024

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The urgency to take measures to stop the growing overcrowding from which Menorca has been suffering in the last few years has been the focus of GOB’s intervention at a Plenary session of the Consell Insular in March. The president of GOB, Margarida Masferrer, explained the problems that are being experienced and the worrying announcements that are heard from public institutions.

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Petition to the State Government for marine protection

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Fifteen environmental organisations are asking the Government to strengthen the protection commitments of the Spanish Mediterranean Sea. The organisations call for decisive actions and request participatory governance for the presentation of detailed explanations, implementation and evaluation of the plans for managing the area.

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Vehicle Limit (2): the Formentera experience

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Regulating the number of vehicles in the summer is a useful tool for combatting overcrowding. It has positive effects on the resident population and on the experience of all tourists to the island. Formentera paved the way in 2019 and obtained good results.

Here is a resumé as well as a video presentation made recently for the cycle of round table discussions “Menorca where are we going?” organised jointly by the Menorca Preservation Foundation, the Ateneo of Mahón and GOB.

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