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Restoration work of Segura in the city of Murcia made ​​by the CHS make the river navigable with a minimum ecological flow in spite of the drought experienced by the basin

The Segura River and the city of Murcia are in luck this weekend for the return of the sports events to the channel.

35 years after the last time, I Race City of Murcia, bringing together more than 500 athletes in four disciplines, certifies the environmental recovery of the waters of the Segura.

In addition, this event is possible with minimum ecological flow of the river, due to the drought in the Segura basin.

The tests are held Saturday and Sunday in the River Segura, in the heart of Murcia city, between the bridge Manterola and La Fica (a stretch of 1,600 meters), are the National Championship of Rescue board Rescue , the regional championships of K1 and C1, and K4 and C4, and a spectacular test 'dragon boat'.

In addition to the Spanish medalist David Cal, prestige among athletes summoned this weekend are Alvaro Garrido, Nacho Calvo, Lucia Archer Angel Esteban and Samuel Saavedra, all belonging to the Club Aranjuez Canoe School.

Recovery of the River Segura

The race is one more project outcomes recovery Segura River, which has transformed a stream polluted (at its worst at the end of the last century) on the river with less presence of pollution among the top courses in Spain according to the latest analysis.

Improving environmental quality gives Segura has also made it possible for the channel is now a focal point for citizens, returning for a walk, play sports and fishing on the runway after years in which it was not possible.

The restoration of the River Segura in Murcia, completed in 2015, has also allowed the navigable channel despite the plight of drought in the basin of the Segura.

After the sediment removal work carried out by the Hydrographic Confederation of Segura, with minimum ecological flow the river is navigable and can accommodate this kind of sporting events.

Source: CHS