Rosa Dávila demands that the Government of the Canary Islands “submit the Plan de Charcos to the knowledge of the Parliament, the scientific community and the participation of the citizens of Tenerife.” The deputy of CC-PNC and secretary of organization of the island nationalists, Rosa Dávila, makes clear from the outset “the categorical rejection of touring the puddles.” To the ex-councilor it seems “inconceivable that a Plan is presented publicly that is not known by the rest of the Ministries.” He considers it one more sample of “the lack of coordination” of the regional Executive. In addition, he values, “the plan does not have either scientific or municipal consensus.”
Dávila insists: «The puddles are not touched – motto in change.org already with the support, yesterday, of more than 12,700 signatures -. Preserve the biodiversity and charm they have in a wild environment, where there is no human intervention. We have joined the campaign started by the marine biologist Pablo Martín to stop this outrage. ”
Dávila adds: “We are not talking about changing a rusty ladder as they have tried to sell us. From what we have been able to know, they are hard interventions in the natural surroundings of the puddles with parking lots and shady areas and accessibility, which would take away the charm that the puddles have to bring mass tourism to them ”.
In addition, the Canary Island Coalition of Tenerife understands that “the puddles on the Island are highly fragile ecosystems from an environmental point of view, places that are also very vulnerable to possible changes in their habitat.”
Alternatives
Nationalists design alternative actions. Among them “increasing the budget for scientific studies on the biodiversity of these fragile ecosystems, the geological formations that surround them and their biological evolution, as well as the effects of climate change on them.” Also “to bet on the improvement of the quality of the water of the coasts”.
CC proposes “to support the adaptation of those pools that already have a significant influx due to their easy access and location”, but “in no case the proposed list of 117 in the Canary Islands and 61 in Tenerife.” The Tenerife nationalists also propose “the implementation of a Comprehensive Plan for egalitarian beaches for the entire territory with the provision of the necessary services to improve the tourist experience and accessibility.”
CC values: «Tenerife must plant the seed of a renewed, respectful tourism, capable of offering opportunities to present and future generations and that is our commitment. Interventions like this Plan collide with the Blue Economy to be consolidated ».
