Alarming drought in Schleswig-Holstein: Nabu warns of a lack of water!

Alarming drought in Schleswig-Holstein: Nabu warns of a lack of water!

Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland - In Schleswig-Holstein, the continued drought has become an alarming problem. The nature conservation association (NABU) urgently warns of a waste of water and draws attention to the needy nature. Sonja Sporn from NABU emphasizes the urgency of saving water because the lack of water already has devastating effects on plants and animals. According to the drought monitor, an extraordinary dryness up to a floor depth of 25 cm is shown in the region. According to the experts' fears, this situation could further tighten.

In order to counteract the negative consequences, the NABU recommends various measures. This includes collecting rainwater, reduced watering of domestic gardens, the clearing of floors and planting more trees. In order to increase water availability, a longer land rain would be an advantage so that the water can slowly seep into the ground. In the future, more frequent heavy rain events will also be expected, but this cannot be absorbed by the dry floors.

negative effects on the ecosystems

Dryness not only has a direct impact on water availability, but also on the flora and fauna of the region. Spruce and moor plants in particular suffer from the lack of water. Animals, such as the cranes, are also affected because the lack of water endangers their breeding grounds. Environment Minister Tobias Goldschmidt (Greens) emphasizes that Schleswig-Holstein is currently in a drought in spring and urgently demands more climate protection measures. He emphasizes the need to fundamentally change the handling of water in the landscape in order to become more resistant to climate change.

climate change is considered one of the main causes for these changed weather conditions. The Environmental Office as part of the Wadklim project, research on the effects of dryness and drought on the water supply, the floor water balance and the groundwater availability in Germany. An overview of the current water availability and its future development under climate change conditions is also created.

future challenges and solutions

A central aspect of research is the analysis of current and future water use conflicts in Germany. Solution strategies and measures are being developed to ensure that water can be handled forward and avoiding usage conflicts. Particular attention is also paid to the possibilities of use of water repayment to irrigate in urban space in order to better manage the challenges of dryness.

The current developments show how important it is to develop and implement sustainable water management strategies in order to protect both natural habitats and to secure water supply for future generations. Only through a common procedure can deal with the changing climatic conditions.