Five Environmental Projects around streams get millions in funding

ANI January 29, 2025 218 views

Israel is making a significant investment in environmental preservation by funding five critical stream-related projects across the country. The Israel Land Authority's Open Spaces Preservation Fund is allocating approximately $2.9 million to support ecosystem restoration and biodiversity protection. These projects cover diverse regions, from the Kinneret area to the Dead Sea and Western Galilee, demonstrating a comprehensive national approach to environmental conservation. By focusing on stream environments and open spaces, Israel is taking proactive steps to protect and enhance its natural landscapes.

"Preservation of open spaces is crucial for maintaining Israel's ecological balance" - Yankee Quint, Israel Land Authority Director
Tel Aviv, January 28: Five environmental projects funded by Israel's Ministry of Agriculture in and around areas of streams received additional development funding of approximately 10.5 million Shekels (USD 2.9 million) from the Israel Land Authority - the Fund for Preservation of Open Spaces.

Key Points

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Substantial funding supports environmental development in stream ecosystems

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Projects span diverse geographical regions from Galilee to Dead Sea

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Conservation efforts aim to protect biodiversity and natural landscapes

The Israel Land Authority's Open Spaces Preservation Fund, headed by Yankee Quint, Director of the Israel Land Authority, finances activities aimed at assisting in the preservation, environmental development, and cultivation of open spaces outside built-up urban areas, including open spaces that are important for preserving biodiversity and ecosystems in Israel.

This budget is in addition to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security's budget that has already been invested in projects.

The projects approved by the management of the Open Space Conservation Fund are:Eastern Dishon Canal (Kinneret area), The edge of the Nahal Tzin desert (Dead Sea area), Ga'aton Stream, Yehi'am Convoy (Western Galilee), Taninim Stream (Carmel area), Ma'ale Kishon (Mukaybela). (ANI/TPS)

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Environmental Projects Stream Conservation Israel Land Authority Yankee Quint Ecosystem Preservation Biodiversity
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