Wetland Information

Wetland name: Prat de Alcúdia, Maristany

Country: Spain

Region: Illes Balears

Surface of the area affected by the restoration project (ha): 2,0

Natural / Artificial:

Coastal / Inland:

Project Information

Project restoration phase: Proposed

Additional Information

Name(s) of the organisation(s) in charge of the restoration: Consejería de Mdio Ambiente

Type of organization:

• Regional government
• Local government

Types of wetlands that will be affected by the restoration:

• Coastal lagoon

Type of degradation:

• Habitat destruction
• Changes in water regime
• Eutrophication
• Disturbance of fauna

Causes of degradation:

• Urban/tourist development
• Leisure/tourism/sport
• Non-toxic waste dumping (domestic, debris, etc.)

Needed restoration actions and techniques:

• Excavation/dredging using machinery
• Water control structures (gates, sluices, etc.)
• Demolition (buildings, infrastructures, etc.)
• Non-toxic waste removal (domestic, debris, etc.)

Type of stakeholders concerned:

• Regional government
• Local government
• NGO/foundation

Within a legally protected area:

• International

If international, under which figure of protection?

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