Excavation in Salda Lake Gathered Reaction

It is located in the Yeşilova district of Burdur. Salda LakeIt would not be wrong to say that it is one of the most beautiful natural formations of Turkey. This lake, which is planned to be included in UNESCO’s world heritage list, also attracted the attention of the American National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) last year. NASA has announced that the lake is geologically similar to Mars’ Jezero Crater, and may contain information about the possible water structure of the planet billions of years ago.

After these statements by NASA, Salda Lake was flooded with visitors from Turkey and the world: Some visitors even started to smoke hookahs and take mud baths in the lake and garnered reactions. Many environmentalists and nature activists have also expressed their concerns about the ecosystems in the lake. at risk had stated that. Now, an excavation carried out in the lake has once again led to the emergence of frightening images.

A well is being dug in the area.

It turned out that excavations were carried out in the southeastern part of the lake, which is also known for its resemblance to the Maldives and is home to many valuable minerals. 50-100 meters from the lake, between Kayadibi Mahallesi and Doğanbaba village, where the guesthouse and the beach are located. drinking and using It was stated that it was made for water. It was reported that this guesthouse and the beach also belong to the Special Provincial Administration.

Gazi Osman Şakar, President of the Salda Lake Conservation Association, also expressed his reactions in his statements. Not even a nail should be driven into the area. Expressing that, Şakar stated that a well was dug with clamps on the edge of the lake and a channel was opened. In addition, it was emphasized by the president that water was carried to the old forest building, which was opened to tourism in 2021.

Şakar said that since there is no water in the area where the building is located, water is drawn from the nearby Karaoluk spring via a pipeline and added:The distance between the building and the lake to the shoreline is approximately 200 meters. This region is diagonally across the region described as ‘Maldives’. To bring water from the Karaoluk spring, pipes were previously laid and a plastic tank was built. Since this warehouse was drilled, excavation is being carried out to build a concrete warehouse in its place. This excavated area is 50-100 meters away from the lake. enters the natural site”

Lake ecosystem may be damaged

In the statements made by the President, the dangers of such activities were also emphasized. Şakar, for the transfer of this unique lake to future generations. to the white dunes While noting that there is a need for water, he stated that water should not come into contact with people due to possible pollution.

It is wrong to open the old forest building to tourism, that no people should enter the lake, and that the lake and its inhabitants in the region are affected by human activities. endemic species It was also emphasized by Şakar that it could be damaged. In addition, experts also find that fossils found in the white sand dunes for millions of years are turned into dust. to lung silicosis highlighted that it could lead to