The Popular Group in the Cabildo of La Palma, through councillor Nayra Castro, insists on the need for a continuous cleaning and maintenance plan for the island's waterways to preserve the natural environment and improve safety.
The councillor of the Popular Group in the Cabildo of La Palma, Nayra Castro, has once again highlighted the need for a permanent maintenance plan for the island's waterways. The political party has been insisting for some time that the conservation of ravines and waterways cannot depend on sporadic actions, but must be a continuous and preventive strategy.
A ravine in La Cumbrecita as an example of neglect
As a demonstration of the situation, Castro pointed to the ravine located at the access to La Cumbrecita, a natural area frequently visited by residents and tourists. There, she claims, waste and uncontrolled vegetation accumulate, which spoils the landscape and necessitates urgent cleaning interventions. "We are talking about one of the accesses to a reference natural space. Keeping it in good condition is also a way to care for the island's image," the councillor stated.
The PP reminds us that proper maintenance of the waterways is not just an aesthetic issue, but helps to minimize risks in the event of heavy rains or runoff episodes. "Small actions taken in time can prevent bigger problems in the future," Castro emphasized, insisting that planning must be stable and not based on quick fixes.
A call to the Insular Water Council
The Popular Group has encouraged the Insular Water Council to reinforce this type of action and prioritize the areas where deterioration is most evident. "The protection of the natural environment also involves taking care of these spaces permanently. It is an investment in safety, conservation, and quality for those who live in and visit our island," Castro concluded.
The PP's initiative comes at a time when the island of La Palma faces the challenge of recovering its image after the volcanic eruption of 2021, and where the cleaning of waterways and ravines is seen as a pending task. Residents of the affected areas hope that this request translates into concrete actions and does not remain just a political announcement.
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