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Community Dialogue on Water-Abstraction Rules

September 17, 2025

As part of the GEA project, a roundtable with local residents was held on 10 September 2025 to discuss recent general decrees restricting water abstraction during low-flow periods. The meeting provided an open space to reflect on how these measures affect everyday life and how residents perceive their purpose and implementation. Participants acknowledged the ecological necessity of temporary restrictions and noted that clear, uniform rules can help support compliance. At the same time, concerns were raised about practical implications, including…

Roundtable Insights on Local Flood-Management Measures

September 15, 2025

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GEA

As part of the GEA project, BUPNET facilitated a discussion with local residents focusing on how flood-retention measures influence everyday life in the surrounding communities. The conversation took place on September 8th 2025 in a constructive and open atmosphere, giving participants space to share observations from their long-standing engagement with environmental issues. Residents expressed clear appreciation for the protective function of the flood-retention basin at Breitenauer See, noting its importance in reducing risks to nearby settlements and infrastructure. At the…