The Federal Prosecutor for Environmental Protection (Profepa) has closed a website Sand extraction lies in the canal and the federal zone of the Suchiapa Riverin the municipality of Chiapa de Corzo after detecting irregular activities carried out without the appropriate environmental permit and causing significant damage Ecosystem the region.
The action was the result of one Inspection process took place on December 9th, attended by Profepa inspectors with the support of elements of the State Guard. During the inspection, authorities confirmed the presence of heavy machinery in the riverbedIn particular, these involved two backhoe loaders that were used to extract stone material, an activity for which there was no required environmental permit.
As a result of the inspection, Profepa imposed the temporary closure Total area of 1,811 square meters, in addition to securing the two backhoe loaders found on the site. The measure was based on Article 170, Sections I and II of the General law of ecological balance and environmental protection (LGEEPA) as well as in Articles 52, Sections VI and XXI, and 80, Sections VIII and XIII, of the Rules of Procedure of the Environment and Natural Resources Secretariat (Semarnate).
According to the official report, the operation of the machinery is not guaranteed blocked the natural flow of water and diversions in the Suchiapa River bed, which had negative impacts on the soil, riparian vegetation and ecosystem balance. The federal zone of river houses natural vegetationincluding willows, which play a key role as protective barriers against erosion and as habitat for various species.
The Suchiapa River is an important source of water supply for the communities of Suchiapa and Chiapa de Corzoso that any change in its channel represents a Environmental risk and social. The illegal sand and gravel mining In this area, gorges can form, loss of river stability and increased vulnerability to natural phenomena such as: Floods.
Profepa reported that the measures taken are aimed at immediately stopping irregular activities and preventing further damage to the natural environment. He also pointed out that if those responsible seek to regulate the activity, they must obtain the appropriate environmental permits from the relevant authorities.
Finally, the Federal Authority reiterated that it will continue the administrative process in accordance with the law and reiterated its commitment to protecting the natural resources and attention to citizen complaints. Profepa called for compliance with environmental regulations and recalled that the exploitation of stone materials without authorization is a violation of current legislation.
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