Israel Approves $67 Million for Environmental and Ecological Projects
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
The Israel Land Authority has approved approximately 250 million shekels for over 153 environmental and ecological projects nationwide, including river restoration and park development. Special funding considerations were made for northern communities affected by the ongoing war. The initiative aims to preserve nature and open spaces, with the ILA having funded around 1,450 projects totaling 2.4 billion shekels over the past 13 years.
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- Israel Land Authority allocated 250 million shekels for 153 environmental projects nationwide.
- Projects include river restoration, park development, and new promenades across Israel.
- Northern communities affected by war received special funding considerations.
- The Fund for the Preservation of Open Spaces has funded 1,450 projects since its inception.
- Further funding opportunities are expected in early 2027.
The Israel Land Authority (ILA) has allocated approximately 250 million shekels (about $67 million) to fund over 153 environmental and ecological projects across Israel. These initiatives include the development of new promenades, river restoration, and park development, spanning from Katzrin in the north to Netivot in the south.
The approved projects encompass the rehabilitation of streams and ecosystems, the creation of parks, the preservation of natural landscapes, and the accessibility of open spaces to the public. Notable projects include a promenade and forest in Katzrin (5.65 million shekels), a park at the Tavor River outlet in Naveh Galil (5.65 million shekels), a project to connect Shlomi to the sea via the Hanita River (5.07 million shekels), and the restoration of the Middle Tavor River in the Jezreel Valley (4.52 million shekels).
Significant projects were also approved in the southern region, such as the Bohu River Park in Netivot (5.65 million shekels), the restoration of the British Pool in Ma'ale Yosef (3.66 million shekels), and the Sorek River-Songbird Valley in the Judean foothills (2.51 million shekels).
Special consideration was given to projects in northern conflict-line communities due to the ongoing war. The ILA's management implemented exceptions to funding conditions, allowing new projects to be approved even if less than 50% of the previous project's budget had been utilized. This aims to enable local authorities and bodies to continue advancing environmental projects without delays.
Yehuda Eliyahu, head of the ILA's Nature and Parks Division, stated that the investment reflects the ILA's commitment to preserving nature, biodiversity, and open spaces in Israel. He emphasized that protecting open areas is a central component of responsible national planning, balancing development needs with the conservation of natural resources for current and future generations. The ILA plans to continue investing in these areas.
Since its establishment 13 years ago, the Fund for the Preservation of Open Spaces has funded approximately 1,450 projects totaling about 2.4 billion shekels. Further funding opportunities for planning, research, and habitat restoration are expected to be announced in the first quarter of 2027.
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