Mayors from eight municipalities on the shores of Lake Chapala have requested the Government of Mexico to reconsider the Solís-León Dam Aqueduct project, citing potential impacts on the lake. The statement was made by authorities from Chapala, Ocotlán, Jamay, La Barca, Poncitlán, Jocotepec, Tizapán el Alto, and Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos, in the context of World Water Day. The municipalities called for the need to open a technical dialogue on the project. According to municipal authorities, the construction of the aqueduct could reduce the amount of water flowing into Lake Chapala, which would imply environmental, economic, social, and tourist impacts on the region. Information on the Solís-León Dam Aqueduct: The mayor of Chapala, Alejandro de Jesús Aguirre Curiel, stated that the project began a few months ago and is currently stalled by producers from Acámbaro, Guanajuato. He also mentioned that over 10,000 amparo lawsuits have been filed, with nearly 40% dismissed by the judiciary. 'Lake Chapala is not to be touched, it is to be cared for and defended [...], today we want to make a respectful but firm call to CONAGUA. From this depends the environmental balance of an entire region.' In turn, the mayor of Poncitlán, Arturo Israel Ascensio Gómez, proposed analyzing other water management strategies, such as rainwater harvesting. Don't forget to follow us through our WhatsApp channel to receive updates on our latest news. From this depend millions of people, fishermen, boatmen, families, and entire communities.
