A recent study reveals that 59% of the ponds in Doñana have not been flooded since at least 2013. Water abstractions from the aquifer are one of the main reasons behind the demise of this iconic wetland.
I totally agree. I spent a bit of my life in Arizona and they’re facing issues with their groundwater too. Because it’s a desert it’s very apparent when the water leaves an area. They have major issues with farms and industry drawing on water that just isn’t sustainable.
So I guess I was really wondering what Spain was looking at on the scale from desertification to temporary drought conditions.
I totally agree. I spent a bit of my life in Arizona and they’re facing issues with their groundwater too. Because it’s a desert it’s very apparent when the water leaves an area. They have major issues with farms and industry drawing on water that just isn’t sustainable.
So I guess I was really wondering what Spain was looking at on the scale from desertification to temporary drought conditions.