Environmental Control Section of Environment Department at Dubai Municipality, in collaboration with the Office of Wilderness Areas, has recently launched a campaign to combat the unrestrained behaviours of drilling companies in the areas of farms and ranches that operate without obtaining the required approvals from relevant agencies.
This came as part of the protection of natural resources and implementing the provisions of Local Law No (15) of 2008 on the protection of ground water in the Emirate of Dubai.
Dr. Abdussalam Mohammed Saleh , Head of Environmental Control Section said It has been noticed that some unauthorized companies have been depleting the groundwater, which is considered as one of the important natural resources, in an unjust and illegal way.
"As Dubai Municipality is the responsible government authority for the protection and control of natural resources, we call upon the citizens and owners of farms and ranches to cooperate with it for the success of the campaign," he said.
The civic body urged to deal with the authorized drilling companies only and to inform of any breach by drilling companies calling the hotline 800 900 to take necessary action against violators.
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