Environmentalist warns about waste on the banks of the Caniçada dam
Braga TV27 August 2026 at 18:36
An environmentalist raised awareness about the presence of various waste materials on the banks of the Caniçada dam, in Parada de Bouro, Vieira do Minho. Among the litter found were plastic bottles, plastic bags, styrofoam and even a football, highlighting the problem of environmental pollution in the area.
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