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Environmental Informants Ensure Responsible Use at Ribera Salada

A Generalitat initiative monitors visitor numbers at natural sites like Ribera Salada to promote environmental respect.

Generic image of a riverine natural space in Catalunya.
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Generic image of a riverine natural space in Catalunya.

A team of environmental informants from the Generalitat is now active in Catalan natural and riverine areas, including Ribera Salada, to ensure responsible use amidst increasing visitor numbers.

The new environmental informant initiative, promoted by the Government, is operational in various natural zones and riverbanks across Catalunya. Its primary goal is to ensure that protected areas are used responsibly by visitors, particularly during peak seasons like summer.
One of the key locations for this service is the Ribera Salada, an area situated between the Solsonès and Alt Urgell regions. This Sunday, coinciding with a heatwave, dozens of people visited the site to cool off.
The informants' duties include managing access and parking, collecting data for area management, and disseminating rules and best practices to the public.
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"The area is very nice, small children can swim and we can bring the dogs."

a visitor
The Directorate General for Environmental Policies and the Environment, through the public company Tragsa, oversees this operation. At the Pont del Clop, a popular spot for swimmers, a pair of informants is stationed on weekends. They note that parking saturation is a significant issue, often leading visitors to park in unauthorized areas.
Informants also emphasize the importance of keeping dogs on leashes, collecting all generated waste, and adhering to the ban on fires and camping. This service will continue until mid-September, with some areas also receiving informants for the autumn season.
The Ribera Salada river, originating north of Solsonès and flowing into the Segre near Bassella (Alt Urgell), offers several bathing spots. The Pont del Clop is particularly notable for its wide section, creating an inland beach-like area that attracts many visitors.
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"We think it's good that it's controlled, but it makes things a bit complicated because we have to get up very early, but we'll have to get used to it. It's important to look after the environment."

a visitor
Visitors like Laura from Tàrrega and Verónica from Terrassa appreciate the area for swimming and bringing pets. Others, such as David from Solsona, mention that parking restrictions necessitate early arrival, though they acknowledge the need for access control to preserve the environment.

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