Efforts by the Secretariat of Sustainable Development (SDS) in conjunction with various civil society organizations have yielded impressive results, with a total of 6.6 kilometers of coastline cleaned up so far this year. The initiative has seen six tons of solid waste removed from at least 12 state beaches.
According to Neyra Silva Rosado, director of the SDS, the waste collected includes 62.4 percent general trash, 18.1 percent glass, and 10.3 percent plastic. Additionally, aluminum, fishing gear, tires, metals, and other types of waste not belonging to these ecosystems were also removed.
“This is more than just a cleanup operation – it’s a testament to the positive impact our citizens are having on the environment,” Silva Rosado said. “It’s clear that we still have work to do in preventing waste from reaching the sea and harming marine life, but we’re making progress through education and awareness-raising efforts.”
The state of Yucatán boasts an impressive 378 kilometers of coastline, which is protected by two federally designated natural reserves – Ría Celestún and Ría Lagartos – as well as three state-owned reserves: El Palmar, Dzilam, and the Ciénegas y Manglares State Reserve on the north coast.
These reserves cover over 170,000 hectares of strategic ecosystems that form a vital biological corridor, sustaining an extraordinary diversity of species. These habitats not only provide natural protection against hurricanes and storms but also serve as essential sources of life for coastal communities.
As part of the Mayan Renaissance initiative, the state government has reaffirmed its commitment to connecting economic and social development with the protection of natural resources.
Source: Quadratin
