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Source: Ecology Foundation
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A second spring has been improved in Chuvashia as part of a joint project between the Russian Geographical Society and the Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank.
The grand opening of the spring “Spring of Life” (“Purnăs çălkçě”) took place on the territory of the Cheboksary Botanical Garden. The project to restore it was implemented thanks to the joint efforts of the Russian Geographical Society (RGS) and the Ecology Fund of Rosselkhozbank. This is already the second spring in Chuvashia that has received a new life as part of this initiative. Previously, a spring on the territory of the Cheboksary branch of the Main Botanical Garden named after. N.V. Tsitsin of the Russian Academy of Sciences was examined by specialists from the Russian Geographical Society and included in the project “Springs of Chuvashia”, implemented on the initiative of the Head of the Republic Oleg Nikolaev. The examination showed that the water from the source complies with all SanPiN standards, after which the Ecology Fund of Rosselkhozbank decided to finance its reconstruction. Funds for the work were accumulated thanks to the employees and clients of Rosselkhozbank, who purchased charitable certificates from the Ecology Foundation. The new landscaped facility, accessible to all citizens and guests of the capital, received the symbolic name “Spring of Life” or “Purnăs çălkçě”. Now the descent to the spring is equipped with a comfortable staircase, a wooden flooring is installed, a decorative wooden wall, a table, a bench and an urn are installed. Using the spring has become comfortable and convenient. The opening of the spring was long-awaited – the event participants were not afraid of the cloudy and rainy autumn weather. Many guests gathered at the source: Chairman of the Committee of the State Council of the Chuvash Republic on Agrarian Issues, Nature Management and Ecology Alexey Shurchanov, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Chuvash Republic Nikolai Okhotin, Head of the Leninsky District Administration of the city of Cheboksary Gennady Maslov, Director of the Ecology Fund of Rosselkhozbank Elmira Morozova, Director of the Chuvash branch of Rosselkhozbank Irina Pismenskaya, representatives of the Russian Geographical Society – Advisor to the Department of Regional Development of the Russian Geographical Society Polina Romanova and Chairman of the Chuvash Division of the Russian Geographical Society Inna Nikonorova, as well as the head of the Main Botanical Garden named after. N.V. Tsitsin RAS Andrey Pashtetsky and director of the Cheboksary branch Konstantin Samokhvalov.
Alexey Shurchanov congratulated those gathered on the holiday on behalf of the deputy corps and the leadership of the State Council of the Chuvash Republic. “Springs and Motherland are words with the same root,” he said. “Therefore, by taking care of the springs, we show love for the place where we live, for our native land. It’s nice that opening well-maintained springs is becoming a good tradition in our republic. The impetus for this was given by the “Springs of Chuvashia” program, and of course, great gratitude to those who supported the region’s initiative – the Russian Geographical Society and the Ecology Foundation of Rosselkhozbank. Director of the Ecology Fund of Rosselkhozbank Elmira Morozova noted: “We are delighted with the care with which Chuvashia treats its natural resources. The initiative of the Head of the Republic Oleg Nikolaev to revive the springs is the most important work to preserve the environment and historical and cultural heritage for future generations. The Ecology Foundation is very pleased to support such significant projects. Special thanks to our partners – the Russian Geographical Society – for the tremendous work that its representatives have done: for their expertise, enthusiasm and a joint all-Russian project that produces real results.” “The Springs of the Russian Geographical Society project is, first of all, a project for people,” Polina, advisor to the Department of Regional Development of the Executive Directorate of the Russian Geographical Society, curator of the all-Russian environmental project Springs of the Russian Geographical Society, addressed the audience. Romanova, – In two years we have improved more than 50 springs in 15 regions of Russia. The Chuvash Republic has always been among the most active and caring – they really value their natural heritage. By improving springs, we create not just access points to clean water, but comfortable public spaces that become centers of attraction.” Director of the Chuvash branch of Rosselkhozbank Irina Pismenskaya emphasized: “We are proud that the second spring in Chuvashia has been revived with our support. This project is a common cause to which both bank employees and our clients contributed, acting as real environmental activists and co-authors of the transformation of this corner of nature. The funds raised made it possible to create not just a source of clean water, but a most beautiful place that will delight all guests of the botanical garden for a long time. This is our common concern for our small homeland.” Reference information: Spring of the Cheboksary Botanical Garden Coordinates: 56.086774, 47.262840. The spring has been known for more than a hundred years and is used for drinking water supply by local residents. The chemical composition of the water complies with SanPiN requirements. Flow rate – 0.33 l/s. The presence of a central water supply has not reduced interest in the spring. Since 1989, the spring has been part of the territory of the Cheboksary Botanical Garden and is actively used for scientific and educational purposes. It is part of ecological trails and is regularly in demand for recreation.
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