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Famalicão begins removal of water hyacinth in the Ave River

Observador11 September 2026 at 00:10

An intervention to halt the spread of water hyacinth in the Ave River began on Tuesday. The operation aims to combat the expansion of this invasive species affecting the river.

The action is part of an intermunicipal strategy, involving several municipalities in the region. The fight against the aquatic plant is developed in partnership with APA, the Portuguese Environment Agency.

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