Afacerea „iazurilor-fantomă” / Cum a devenit Bihorul raiul balastierelor ilegale care lasă în urmă cratere în loc de lacuri de pescuit / Bihorul, campion la exploatări ilegale de pietriș

Bihor County has seen a surge in authorized fish ponds, but many are misused for sand and gravel extraction. The Environmental Guard has issued fines exceeding 100,000 euros and filed criminal complaints due to illegal activities. Recent inspections revealed widespread violations, prompting legislative changes aimed at stricter regulations for aggregate exploitation disguised as fish pond projects. Proposed amendments include limited permits, increased fines, and mandatory video surveillance of excavation sites. The bill has passed the Senate and awaits discussion in the Chamber of Deputies.