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Israel Allocates $6.7 Million for Western Negev River Restoration
Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection will allocate NIS 25 million over three years for river restoration projects in Ofakim and Netivot.
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- 01Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection is allocating NIS 25 million for river restoration in Ofakim and Netivot.
- 02The funding will be distributed over three years, with approximately NIS 8.3 million available this year.
- 03The ministry will finance up to 90% of the costs for projects initiated by the municipalities.
- 04Projects will focus on ecosystem restoration, pollution control, and developing tourism and recreation.
- 05Minister Idit Silman called the initiative a national mission to develop the western Negev.
The funding, part of a western Negev rehabilitation effort, will cover up to 90% of project costs, with initial allocations of up to NIS 4.79 million for Netivot and NIS 3.54 million for Ofakim. The projects aim to restore ecosystems, address pollution, and develop recreational areas, according to Minister Idit Silman.
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