The head of Rosprirodnadzor, Svetlana Radionova, announced a large survey of the ecological state of water bodies. According to her, the department receives reports of pollution of the Irtysh, Don, Volga, Ob, Angara rivers, as well as the coast of the Tsemess Bay of the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea in Dagestan.
During the inspection, specialists will study surface water and bottom sediments for excess of the permissible content of oil products, zinc, iron, copper, manganese, ammonium ion, phosphates, phenols and other pollutants.
"We will identify all problem points that pose a threat - unauthorized discharges of sewage and waste, sunken and semi-sunken ships, objects of accumulated environmental damage, illegal constructions within the boundaries of water protection zones, the placement of cemeteries and animal burial grounds, dumps of production and consumption waste," the statement says. in the message.
Based on the results of inspections, Rosprirodnadzor will prepare an analytical report for further work on the protection of water bodies.
Participants discussed the boundary between nature and ecotourism, whether mass visits to unique areas can remain safe, the responsibilities of investors, and how to prepare tourists for visiting specially protected natural areas.
The head of state expressed confidence that the Forum will be held at a high level, and that its results will contribute to the development of tourism in Russia and the expansion of humanitarian and business ties.