Ebro River, Spain Flashcards
1
Q
What is the government’s preposition?
A
To divert water from Ebro Valley to cities, farmers & tourists in SE of country
2
Q
Why did it get cancelled?
A
Newly elected gov. & replaced with cheaper/localised schemes such as desalination
3
Q
What were some cases for the scheme?
A
- concern of international investors marking SE Spain as New Florida
- Alicante & Almeria tourist developments with golf courses spending lots of money
- Ebro Scheme beginning of new future allowing tourists development & complex at Cabo Cope
- head of Murcia regional gov. said desalination was unproven and expensive
- EU funding was available but not in the LT
4
Q
What were some cases against the scheme?
A
- environmentalists in North say diversion was a misuse scarce resource
- drastic impact on Ebro & fragile delta
- Environment Minister says desalination would provide same amount sooner and cheaper
- New gov. would improve water recycling and introduce more efficient irrigation systems
- aquifers already drying due to over-extraction
- subsidies offered to farmers for irrigation encourage use of unsuitable land
5
Q
Where does the river run?
A
Through Almeria
6
Q
Who has the most water?
A
madrid are in excess
