Le risorse dell'Ofanto

The Sixth Province of Puglia, one of Barletta-Andria-Trani was born, as well as the will of the legislature, even for the strong cultural, economic and geographical range of men who live in this portion of the Apulia region. During the long battle that led to the consecration of this new interim body a key role was played by a river: Ofanto. A river that has become a symbol and flag. Not by chance before the birth of the Province, for years the name was Ofanto chosen for the Territorial Pact Ofantino North-Bari (in fact), which was the first embryo of supra agreement of the cities that have also chosen to be part of the new Province. Moreover, even geographically locate this land, we used to call it The valley Ofanto. In short, a river that marked the life of this area. This is the most important river in Apulia, although in summer, especially in its final stretch feels more like a creek than a river proper. But it is a river in the history of Puglia has been a valuable resource. And this is precisely the goal of the last publication of Maria Ruggiero Dellisanti: addressing the issue of environmental and economic impact of this river for our land. Published by Stylus Publishing the book is: The resources Ofanto - Economy and environment in the river valley. A book that takes advantage of the valuable preface by Giorgio Nebbia. For Dellisanti is a return to topics dear. Ten years ago, in fact, had published his first book Ofanto seen as the first true river of Apulia sung by Horace. In this second book, however, performs an analysis on the current situation of the catchment, highlighting the critical, comparing them with the opportunities of the river system. The picture that emerges is not very comforting: it is a river patient who needs urgent care. From this book also clear all the love that the author has for Ofanto. A love that led him to devote most of his studies to the preservation of what feels like the river home. Through his analysis one can also understand why, after a battle lasting almost a century, BARLETTANI have come to obtain the birth of the new Province.