The ecological balance of the Neusiedler See – Seewinkel National Park was strongly detained. The unique salt paints threatened to quilt – a consequence of the falling groundwater level due to excessive use of the resources. The Court of Auditors had increased the alarm – and has now been chased.
“The salt paints are at risk due to interventions in the natural balance and the lowering of the groundwater level,” the Court of Auditors had warned in its report “National Park Neusiedler See – Seewinkel” in 2020. The state of Burgenland is recommended to have a groundwater management plan on to state. “Water abstractions must be measured and checked,” was the advice.
Groundwater fell despite measures
The country responded with a number of studies and projects to prevent an ecological misery. In addition, measures were taken to renovate and maintain natural jewels. However, according to the examiners, the installation of those prescribed devices that register the recordings of groundwater in the Seewinkel have failed. “It can be determined whether the approved quantities are observed,” says it.
The criticism referred to the years 2019 to 2023. The country had referred to an existing groundwater protection system. However, this method was unable to prevent 2022 groundwater levels in different regions of the sea corner excessively.
Reduction prohibition not checked
In the critical phase there was a ban on irrigation for agricultural areas during the day. According to the district administration, the order was not checked according to Neusiedl. The Court of Auditors now confirms his requirement for an accurate measurement of water use. The country is again asked to consistently control compliance in the notifications of the water rights and to set up administrative criminal procedures in the event of violations.
A management plan has now been tackled. “Now the National Park Society should work in concrete terms when and how the proposed measures are implemented. At the same time, it must be clarified which staff and financial resources are required, “according to the new recommendation of the Court of Auditors.
Twelve recommendations implemented
To protect the groundwater against fertilizers, a company of Landolding GmbH is building a contemporary livestock. The financing is doubtful. Moreover, the hunt for water game must be limited. The current conclusion of the examiners: the country and the National Park Company have implemented twelve of 27 control recommendations for full, four and ten not at all. The country promised to carry out another recommendation.
Source: Krone
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