The funds will be transferred to Stawy Milickie, a company subordinate to the voivodeship self-government, and will help save the Barycz Valley from dangerous pollution. The newly purchased pumps will begin operating on the river within the next few days.
“Our actions stem from concern for this beautiful and unique place. We will feel the effects of the disaster for a long time yet; now the most important thing is to save nature,” says Marshal Cezary Przybylski, leader of Bezpartyjni Samorządowcy.
Pollution posing a threat to the environment appeared in the Barycz River several days ago. Fortunately, thanks to a swift response, it was possible to cut off the inflows of water to Stawy Milickie. As a result, the contamination did not reach the nature reserve.
“I hope that the measures taken will help minimise the effects of the pollution in the Barycz River, which forms the axis of the landscape park. I believe that life will return here soon,” adds Lower Silesian Voivodeship Board member Paweł Wybierała.
The Barycz River flows through Poland’s largest nature reserve. The extraordinary Barycz Valley Landscape Park is a place known as a bird paradise. The greatest number of animal species can be found in the Stawy Milickie area. It is one of Europe’s most valuable ornithological centres and, at the same time, the site of Poland’s largest complex of fish-breeding ponds. Due to its natural values and landscape qualities, the Barycz Valley is a protected area.