Because of its contribution and sustainability benefits, Cerro de la Reina should remain undeveloped and be restored, said specialists who participated in a forum held in the state Congress.
Engineer Carlos Iván Chávez stressed that the eight hectares of the hill are part of the micro-basin of the Río Azul, which is part of the Osorio River basin, which is key to runoff, groundwater recharge, and flooding in the area.
“Water runs off the hill and forms the Río Azul and other tributaries, the Osorio basin is wider; Cerro de la Reina even forms other basins that, if urbanized, would no longer have this function. Water infiltration is what keeps the water level of the wells that are so important in Tonalá, as they run off and are urbanized, waterproofed, and create floods,” he said.
Deputy Mariana Casillas Guerrero, president of the Planning, Land Management and Water Management Commission, said that the intention is to build a legal route to guarantee environmental protection, conservation and restoration; guaranteeing open access for use by all residents of the area.
Source: lider919
