Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Ecology Foundation
An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
Springs rarely disappear suddenly. More often, it happens gradually and unnoticed.
First, the flow is disrupted. The spring becomes silted up, and the source begins to stagnate. The water loses quality, and the spring ceases to perform its natural function.
The main reasons are known:
deforestation nearby, cattle grazing, trampling approaches to the source, economic activity near the spring
This changes the hydrological regime. The spring may become shallow, become swampy, or disappear completely.
When a spring disappears, the area loses more than just a source of water. Soil moisture decreases, the microclimate changes, and the plants and animals for whom it was the center of life disappear.
Tomorrow we'll tell you exactly how we're working on the "Save the Springs" project.
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