Faced with the green algae that has swarmed for more than fifty years on the Breton beaches, the prefect of the Brittany region must make sure “To effectively reduce water pollution by nitrates of agricultural origin », Orders the Administrative Court of Rennes In a judgment of March 13. Stressing “The persistence of green tides, even their increase in surface and duration”, He noted the insufficiency of the measures implemented by the authorities for “Reduce sustainably”. Nicolas Forray, secretary general of the Eau et Rivières de Bretagne association, who had seized the court in October 2022, welcomes this ” victory “And evokes a” stage »» : “CHe will be a real success if the regional prefecture takes measures which lead to a real improvement. »»
Two appeals had been formed by the organization of environmental protection, recalls the court. The first was “Directed against the refusal of the prefect of the Brittany region to take additional measures aimed at combating pollution caused by nitrates of agricultural origin”, Following a complaint from the association which remained unanswered by the authorities. On the contrary, the State considers to have acted “In accordance with its obligations to combat water pollution by nitrates” and have “Already responded to injunctions” resulting from previous judgments, integrating new measures in his Seventh regional action program from 2024.
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