
A statistical approach for describing coastal karst aquifer: the case of the Salento aquifer (Southern Italy)

https://www.universita.corsica/en/
18/03/2021
17/03/2025
Mr. Frederic HUNEAU
Ing. Maurizio Polemio
Attività di campionamento presso i piezometri posizionati nel cortile della Masseria “Le Cesine”, Centro Visite dell’Oasi – Sampling activities at the piezometers located in the garden of the “Le Cesine” Farm, Oasis Visitor Center
Cesine is one of the most valuable wetlands of the Adriatic coast. It is located in the Salento Penisula, in Apulia Region; it was recognized in 1971 Wetland of International Interest and, in 1980, State Natural Reserve; the managing of the whole nature park was entrusted to WWF Italy.
The most natural and environmental value area occupies the eastern sector, where freshwater and brackish marshes and the main habitats of community interest can be observed. The hydrogeological setting is very complex, in fact, it is believed that along the coast find outflow three overlapping aquifers, whose waters have different chemical and physical characteristics.
The tribute and constant source of groundwater must mainly the delicate balance hydrological and ecological making of special interest Cesine wetland, thanks to which the environment is suitable for the presence of valuable animal and plant species.
In this context, the Hydrogeology Group is working on the refinement of the hydrogeological knowledge, the careful definition of the hydrogeological conceptual model and, more generally, to contribute to the protection and preservation of this valuable environmental resources.