Water removal from the EMS prohibited: a protective shield for nature!

Water removal from the EMS prohibited: a protective shield for nature!

in Münster as well as in the Steinfurt and Warendorf districts, a ban on water withdrawal from the EMS is available from Saturday, May 31st. The Münster district government decided this due to continuing low rainfall. This affects the use of water through mechanical or electric pump and suction devices as well as mobile containers. The measure aims to ensure the protection of animals and plants in the affected areas.

Current weather forecasts and the long -term weather conditions have influenced the decision. A look at the water levels shows that the water level of the EMS is 180 centimeters in the multi -year fund, but currently only about 118 centimeters. A level stand of only 77 centimeters on May 20, which underlines the urgency of the ban. According to the report by Dewezet.de, the precipitation of the past few days could be regarded as inadequate for a sustainable level.

Details on the removal ban

The ban is initially limited and could possibly be lifted or adjusted at the end of the dry weather situation from September. There are also exceptions: the drinking of cattle and scooping with hand vessels are not affected by the ban. Violations of the ban can be punished with high fines of up to 50,000 euros.

The situation in the region is particularly critical, since the district government also called for experts in order to evaluate the situation and to determine the necessary measures. The aim is to protect the natural water resources and to maintain biodiversity. In view of the global trend of rising temperatures and increasing drought, as reported by Spiegel, it is crucial to react locally and globally to such developments.

It remains to be seen whether further measures will have to be taken to ensure water supply in the future, especially in view of the worrying climate and weather conditions.

Further information on the background of the water shortage and the global challenges of climate change can be found in the article by Spiegel about Climate change and water shortage

For detailed information about the ban on water withdrawal from the EMS, read at Dewezet.de: dewezet.de and wn.de .