Why Do Environmental Conflicts Persist Across the Nakdong River Basin Due to Border Disputes? 🤔
Kim Jae-woong, a member of the Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Council, pointed out environmental conflicts caused by the administrative bifurcation of the Nakdong River basin and urged integrated water system management. He emphasized the urgent need to strengthen the management of pollution sources flowing from tributaries in Jeollabuk-do. I felt truly concerned upon hearing this news. 💧
Hello everyone! Today, I'd like to discuss some unfortunate news concerning the Nakdong River basin, a matter directly impacting our lives. I found these reports particularly thought-provoking. 🤔
Why Are Environmental Conflicts Persisting Across the Nakdong River Basin?
Recently, Kim Jae-woong, a member of the Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Council, highlighted that environmental conflicts are repeatedly occurring due to the complex administrative boundary issue concerning the 'Nakdong River-Jeollabuk-do border.' 😥
During a press conference, Assemblyman Kim emphasized, "As the environmental management of the Nakdong River basin is divided into two provinces (Gyeongsangnam-do and Jeollabuk-do), creating a 'bifurcated system,' responsibility becomes unclear when problems arise, making fundamental solutions difficult."
In particular, pollution sources flowing from tributaries in Jeollabuk-do were identified as a major contributor to the deterioration of the Nakdong River's main stream water quality. However, due to the different administrative districts, it is difficult for Gyeongsangnam-do to directly manage pollution sources in Jeollabuk-do's tributaries. 😔
Integrated Management is the Only Solution!
Therefore, Assemblyman Kim strongly urged, "The Nakdong River basin should be managed as a single unit through integrated management." This means managing the pollution that flows along the river just as one would manage a single, large river. This is not merely an administrative boundary issue but a critical matter directly linked to our right to drink clean water and live healthy lives. 🏞️
Strengthening Management of Jeollabuk-do Tributary Pollution Sources is Urgent!
The second article we will examine clearly states the position of the Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Council: "It is urgent to strengthen the management of pollution sources flowing from Jeollabuk-do tributaries into the Nakdong River." 📢
This article reiterates Assemblyman Kim's statements, clearly indicating that "pollutants entering the Nakdong River through the tributaries of Jeollabuk-do are seriously degrading the water quality of the Nakdong River."
Both Gyeongsangnam-do and the Gyeongsangnam-do Provincial Council agree that integrated management of the entire basin is necessary for improving the Nakdong River's water quality, and they emphasize the urgent need to strengthen management of pollution sources originating from Jeollabuk-do's tributaries. 🤝
What We Need to Consider Together
What are your thoughts on this environmental conflict situation in the Nakdong River basin?
It is deeply regrettable that the Nakdong River, which has served as a vital lifeline and a crucial source of drinking water for countless local residents for a long time, is not being managed properly due to administrative boundary issues.
If you are a resident of the affected areas, please feel free to leave your comments below sharing what you find most inconvenient and what improvements you hope to see. Your voices can be a great help in finding better solutions. 🙏
Clean water is a precious asset for all of us. It is time for all of us to pay attention and raise our voices so that our precious natural resources do not fall ill any longer due to administrative borders. ✨
Thank you for reading this lengthy post today. I hope you all have a pleasant day! 😊