Lagunas de Ambroz: Madrid residents seek new green space

Residents and environmental groups in eastern Madrid are advocating for the creation of a large green space, comparable to the Casa de Campo, centered around the Lagunas de Ambroz. The area, spanning between 600 and 700 hectares, serves as a vital wetland and biodiversity refuge located across several districts and municipalities, including San Blas-Canillejas, Vicálvaro, Coslada, San Fernando, and El Cañaveral.

Concerns have been raised regarding the Community of Madrid’s authorization for the mining company Tolsa to continue extracting sepiolite in the area. Environmentalists warn that these operations may require interventions that could drain the lagoons. The wetlands formed naturally in pits left by previous mining activities, which have since become a habitat for various species, including herons and cormorants.