Igor Krasnov: Together we solve issues of shallowing and pollution of the Caspian Sea
The head of the Astrakhan region, Igor Krasnov, met with the head of the Federal Agency for Water Resources Dmitry Kirillov
The parties discussed issues related to the preservation of water resources in the Caspian Sea and the Astrakhan region. The meeting was also attended by the head of the Volga Basin Water Administration Alexander Belyaev, the head of the Federal State Institution "Caspian-Volga Water Management" Mikhail Boretsky, and the head of the Federal State Institution "Lower Volga Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography" Alexei Bogdanov.
The main topic of the meeting was the shallowing of the Caspian Sea.
According to Krasnov, this is a serious problem that negatively affects the ecology of the region and the economic activities of the Astrakhan region. Dmitry Kirillov said that the Federal Agency for Water Resources is aware of this issue and is taking measures to address it. In particular, a number of projects are being implemented to restore the water balance of the Caspian Sea. These projects include the construction of dams and canals, as well as the restoration of wetlands. In addition, the parties discussed issues related to the pollution of the Caspian Sea. Krasnov noted that the main sources of pollution are industrial wastewater and agricultural runoff. Dmitry Kirillov said that the Federal Agency for Water Resources is working to develop and implement measures to reduce pollution of the Caspian Sea. These measures include the construction of treatment facilities and the implementation of programs to reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides.
The parties agreed to continue cooperation in the field of water resources management in the Caspian Sea and the Astrakhan region
The meeting was held in a constructive atmosphere. The parties expressed confidence that the joint efforts of the Federal Agency for Water Resources and the Astrakhan Oblast Administration will help to solve the problems of the shallowing and pollution of the Caspian Sea. The Caspian Sea is the largest enclosed sea in the world. It is located between Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan. The sea is of great economic importance for the Caspian countries. It is a source of food, energy and minerals. However, the Caspian Sea is facing a number of environmental challenges, including shallowing and pollution. The shallowing of the Caspian Sea is a natural process that has been accelerated by human activities. The construction of dams and canals has reduced the flow of water into the sea. In addition, climate change is causing the sea level to rise. The pollution of the Caspian Sea is caused by a number of factors, including industrial wastewater, agricultural runoff, and oil spills. The pollution of the sea is causing a number of problems, including fish kills, and damage to the ecosystem. The shallowing and pollution of the Caspian Sea are serious problems that need to be addressed. The Federal Agency for Water Resources and the Astrakhan Oblast Administration are working together to develop and implement measures to address these problems. The measures include the construction of dams and canals, the restoration of wetlands, the construction of treatment facilities, and the implementation of programs to reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides.
