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As we all know, water is scarce this year and we have been asked to be careful and not to waste it.  Some villages are harder hit than others and it is difficult to supply water when the reservoirs and storage tanks are not filling due to the low level of rainfall during the past winter. I thought I would take a look at our local rivers. Boutakis river - dry. Vrysakos River - dry Lake Kournas - The Eye  The water is very low There is actually quite a big beach by the side of the lake this year Lower than for many years Almyros river The  Delphina   river runs from the lake to the sea ( or usually does!) Vrysses river next to the town hall Totally overgrown, no water Yes, many of these rivers are fed by meltwater and dry up in the summer, but this year there was no water running even in the winter. Another of Vrysses' rivers, also totally dry. This situation is seen over...

On Thursday 10th June there was a combined initiative of Municipality and Police to check the tourist area of Lake Kournas. Many illegal signs were removed, licences for pedallos, sunbeds and tavernas were checked and appropriate action taken when any contravention of the laws were found. Rates due to the Municipality (many thousands of euros) were also an issue and bills have been levied for outstanding payments. There were also issues as to cleanliness, disposal of rubbish and other waste and general care of the area. Cases were also found where unauthorised electrical and water connections had been made. The initiative was reported wth a full page spread in the Hania newspaper, Haniotika Nea. There are already results. A tourist guide who takes visitors to the lake on a regular basis told us "... so things are changing at the lake. My husband talked with some owners and they told him they are taking the problems seriously and they have started cleaning, it looks better alread...