Information: Corvo in the process of replacing butane gas consumption for renewable energy sources
The island of Corvo might be soon the first island to eliminate butane gas in their household heating and cooking appliances. A contract to replace the traditional water heaters and gas stoves for a type of equipment using renewable energy was signed this morning between the Regional Government and the Vila do Corvo Town Hall at a ceremony presided over by Carlos César. As the Regional Se... more >>

Information: Regulations on aquaculture in the Azores already published
The Regional Legislative Decree 22/2011/A regulating aquaculture activities in the Region has just been published in the Official Gazette. The new legislation aims to ensure the sustainable farming of aquatic species whose production is adequate to the specificities of the fauna and flora resources of the land and maritime territories of the Azores. In accordance with the preamble of the docum... more >>

Information: Government reiterates investment in citizens as the main source of wealth
The Regional Secretary for the Environment and the Sea defended in the village of Povoação on Sunday that people are the main source of wealth for the future of a municipality, an island, an archipelago or of a country. Chairing, on behalf of the President of the Government, the solemn session to celebrate the 172th anniversary of the municipality of Povoação, Álamo Mene... more >>

Information: Blue Flag hoisted for the first time at the Porto Pim beach
The blue Flag was hoisted for the first time on Friday at the Porto Pim beach, the most emblematic beach of Faial and one of the most famous beaches in the Azores. For the Regional Director for Sea Affairs, who presided over the ceremony, this award is the result of the “ongoing work” that has been carried out over the past year, which ensured that “the environmental quality of... more >>

Information: Blue Flag already flown in half of the distinguished beach areas in the Azores
Nearly half of the beach areas in the Azores, which are entitled to fly the Blue Flag this year, have already flown the symbol of quality and safety. The remaining areas will fly the Blue Flag until the end of the month. The information was provided by the Regional Secretary for the Environment and the Sea during the hoisting ceremony of the Blue Flag at the Cinco Ribeiras port on Wednesday, an ... more >>

Information: Beach water quality available online
The monitoring of beach water quality of beaches and beach areas of the Autonomous Region of the Azores is promoted by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and the Sea, through the Regional Directorate for Sea Affairs (DRAM), in accordance with the quality criteria and standards stipulated in the Regional Legislative Decree no.16/2011/A of May 30 which transposes into regional law the prov... more >>

Information: Recovery of seabird habitats in the Azores with global importance
The Regional Director for Sea Affairs, Frederico Cardigos, attended, on behalf of the President of the Government, the opening of the documentary exhibition Recuperação dos Habitats Marinhos (Recovery of Marine Habitats) which follows the project “Ilhas Santuário para as Aves Marinhas” (Sanctuary Islands for Seabirds). The event which was held in Vila Franca do Camp... more >>

Information: SIARAM site – Feeling and Interpreting the Azores Environment - with new contents
The luxuriant Planalto Central of Flores Islands and other places of intense hydrodynamic activity are among the new contents now available on the website. In the case of Flores, the project “Feeling, Interpreting the Azores Environment” provides pictures of the following crater lakes: Lagoa Branca, Lagoa Seca, Lagoa Negra, Lagoa Funda, Lagoa da Lomba, Lagoa Comprida and Poço da A... more >>

Information: Classification of Flores as Biosphere Reserve with positive results in two years
Two years after the classification of Flores Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, it has been noticed that this distinction has increased the endogenous recognition and the value for those visiting the island in addition to boosting economic benefits. The information was collected by the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and the Sea, through the Regional Directorate for Environment, based on ev... more >>

Information: “Accessible Beach” Awards distinguish another five beach areas in the Azores
The Project “Praia acessível – Praia para todos” (Accessible Beach – Beach for all) started in 2004 and was extended to the Azores in 2005. This is an initiative promoted by the National Institute for Rehabilitation which is being developed in inter-institutional coordination with several entities, including the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and the Sea that... more >>