Kizilirmak Basin Water Council Convened in Samsun
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The Kizilirmak Basin Water Council convened in Samsun to discuss the protection of water resources in the region, particularly the Bafra Plain, and to address drought mitigation.
The Kizilirmak Basin Water Council Meeting was held in Samsun to evaluate the sustainable management of the Kizilirmak Basin's water resources and water policies across the basin. The meeting, held at the Samsun Anemon Hotel, was chaired by Samsun Deputy Governor Mehmet Fikret Çavuş. Deputy Director General of Water Management Mahir Özcan and Samsun Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Kemal Yılmaz also attended the discussions. The importance of inter-institutional coordination was emphasized, with discussions focusing on the efficient use of water, combating drought, and the effects of the climate crisis.
The strategic importance of the Kizilirmak Basin, particularly for Samsun, the Bafra Plain, and the Kizilirmak Delta, was discussed in detail during the meeting. It was stated that water resources must be protected for agricultural production, industry, drinking water, and the balance of the natural ecosystem in the region. It was noted that more planned policies are essential in the face of climate change and increasing demand. Sustainable management models at the basin scale and the measures to be taken were consulted to transfer healthy water resources to future generations.