ORGANIZATIONAL AND METHODOLOGICAL PROBLEMS OF THE RATIONAL USE AND PROTECTION OF THE KUYALNYTSKYI ESTUARY LANDS

Abstract

The condition of the Kuyalnytskyi estuary is one of the most acute environmental problems of the Northern Black Sea coast. Scientists are discussing various measures to restore this mega ecosystem, some of which are included in regulatory state and regional documents. However, unfortunately, these measures were only partially implemented and did not solve the problem at all, and sometimes even led to dangerous local consequences. The main purpose of the study is to draw attention to the problems of estuaries of Odesa region and to develop recommendations for identifying solutions to protect environmental safety and conservation of estuaries of the Black Sea. The main objectives of the study are to generalize the current state of the Kuyalnytskyi estuary basin, consideration and assessment of environmental, social and man-made factors, determining the list of possible hazardous impacts on the environment. It is established that the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems of the Kuyalnytskyi estuary are in a state of crisis due to climate change and the disproportional significant impact of anthropogenic pressure on the waters and the catchment area of the estuary (~ 2240 km2). The Kuyalnytskyi estuary is rapidly losing its ability to restore its natural resource potential. The analysis of the ecological condition of the Kuyalnytskyi estuary shows that the main reasons that hinder the rational use and protection of estuary lands are the lack of scientifically sound, clearly defined development strategy; imperfection of legislative and regulatory support; imperfection of legal, organizational, economic bases for the formation of full-fledged development of the resort and recreational zone of Kuyalnyk.