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With the aim of improving infrastructure and increasing the quality level of services, a series of construction activities are underway in Arak Wildlife Park.

Protecting the city’s green assets; round-the-clock spring tree spraying

In order to promote the culture of source separation and attention to environmental preservation, recycling booths for dry waste in the city of Arak provide services to citizens throughout the day. These booths aim to facilitate the collection of recyclable waste and encourage citizens to participate in environmental preservation, and are located in various areas of the city including the industrial neighborhood, Hafeziyeh Square, Mother Park, Ghadir Park, Elahiyeh neighborhood, Mirzaei Shirazi Boulevard (intersection of Imam Street), Jannat Park, Poneh Park, Alimolhoda Street, and Shahid Shiroudi Boulevard. Citizens can hand over their dry waste to the officials of these booths and receive payment for it. This action, alongside educational and informational programs, is considered an important step towards achieving a clean city and smart waste management.

According to the report from the Communications and International Affairs Department of the Municipality of Arak Metropolis, with the onset of rain in the city of Arak, all executive personnel of the Municipality of Arak Metropolis have been put on alert. To prevent the blockage of water channels and the accumulation of waste in the paths of runoff, executive teams have quickly been deployed in sensitive and busy areas of the city. Cleaning operations of the canal openings and the collection of scattered waste on the streets have been carried out. Additionally, mobile salt containers at the entrances and high-traffic urban areas prone to freezing are being completed to ensure the safety of citizens' movement is fully secured. Waste collection vehicles are also operating on designated routes and with an intensive schedule to prevent flooding and environmental issues. The Municipality of Arak Metropolis has requested citizens to refrain from leaving garbage bags next to water channels during rainfall and to cooperate in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the city. The main goal of this plan is to maintain the cleanliness of the city, prevent the blockage of water paths, and ensure safe conditions for citizens' passage during rainy days.

According to the report of the Communications and International Affairs Department of the Arak Metropolitan Municipality, in line with the promotion of the culture of waste separation at the source and institutionalizing environmentally friendly behaviors among future generations, the children's festival 'Colorful World of Children' was held with the active presence of environmental experts. In the special booth of this event, educational and entertaining programs for children were implemented, and the concepts of waste separation, recycling, and the slogan 'No to Plastic' were taught in a simple and child-friendly language. Children participated in painting workshops and educational games, becoming familiar with ways to reduce the use of plastic containers and the importance of preserving the Earth. Additionally, brochures and educational packages on environmental care and waste reduction were distributed among children and families. This initiative aimed to enhance public culture and nurture a more aware generation regarding responsible consumption and maintaining the cleanliness of the city.

According to the report of the Communications and International Affairs Department of the Arak Metropolis Municipality, a group of representatives from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) visited the process of implementing the waste separation plan at the source in the city and became familiar with the implementation of educational and operational programs for separation and the assessment of citizen participation in the plan. During this visit, which took place in a friendly atmosphere and aimed at promoting the culture of separation at the source and reducing the volume of urban waste disposal, the organization's experts provided comprehensive explanations about the stages of collecting recyclable waste, the distribution of special containers, and the cultural activities carried out in the city. The NGO representatives also expressed their gratitude for the efforts of the organization and emphasized the necessity of continuing civic education and expanding cooperation between the public and private sectors.

According to the report of the Communications and International Affairs Department of the Arak Metropolis Municipality, in order to combat the environmental and health crisis caused by the increase in the population of pests, operational teams of the Arak Metropolis Municipality have implemented a new phase of the population control plan in a specialized manner within the urban river boundaries. This precise action has focused on areas that, due to their proximity to water and the accumulation of waste, are considered breeding and activity centers for these animals. The use of special baits designed with the wet conditions of the river environment in mind is the main goal of this operation to prevent the spread of secondary pollution. Controlling the population of these animals in the riverbeds is a priority during this period, as these animals can transfer pollution to other parts of the city through flowing water channels. This organization has also asked citizens to report any waste disposal in the river boundaries to the organization so that control measures can be carried out more effectively in all areas.

In this meeting, the latest programs and actions related to improving workplace safety, occupational health, and environmental protection in various sections of the municipality were reviewed

Water stress occurs when water consumption exceeds the available resources, and in a city like Arak, which has more limited resources, this issue has become a serious challenge.

According to the Public Relations and International Affairs Department of the Arak Metropolitan Municipality, this measure has been placed on the municipality's agenda with the aim of reducing water consumption, increasing efficiency in irrigating trees and vegetation, and preventing the waste of water resources, especially in the conditions of water scarcity and recent droughts. The use of a drip irrigation system, while delivering water in a targeted manner to plant roots, helps preserve the vitality of green spaces and reduce evaporation and surface runoff. According to this report, implementing this plan will bring significant results, including substantial savings in water consumption, reduced maintenance costs for green spaces, and improved vegetation quality. This measure is also considered an effective step toward sustainable urban development and improving the urban landscape. In recent years, the Arak Municipality, given the limitations of water resources, has placed various measures on its agenda, including the development of modern irrigation systems, the use of treated wastewater, revising the planting pattern of low-water-demand plants, and increasing oversight of water consumption in urban green spaces. The implementation of the drip irrigation system in Shahid Ghodousi Boulevard is also part of these programs, which is carried out with the aim of preserving the environment and ensuring citizens' welfare. It is worth noting that the Arak Municipality intends to gradually implement this plan in other streets and green spaces across the city as well, so that, in addition to confronting water stress, an effective step is taken toward protecting the urban environment.

According to the Communications and International Affairs Department of the Arak Metropolitan Municipality, the ongoing efforts and activities of the hardworking staff of the Arak Municipality to preserve, maintain, and improve the quality of urban green spaces continue regularly across the city. These measures are carried out with the aim of increasing visual freshness, improving environmental conditions, promoting public health, and creating suitable spaces for citizens to use, and they play an effective role in sustaining green spaces and improving the quality of life in the city of Arak.

According to the Public Relations and International Affairs Department of Arak Municipality, this morning, Tuesday, the ninth of Dey, a report was received by the Arak Fire Department command center about a rock pigeon’s foot getting caught in the facade of a building on Qaem-Maqam Street. Immediately, operational نیروها were dispatched to the scene. The firefighter sent from Station No. 6 on Mohseni Street explained the details of this operation: after arriving at the scene, it was observed that the pigeon’s foot was stuck in parts of the building facade and the bird was severely frightened and unable to move. Given the height of the location and the bird’s condition, the rescue operation began with great care and sensitivity. Using a ladder and fully observing safety precautions, the firefighters reached the position and, by calming the bird, freed the pigeon’s foot from the trapped area without causing even the slightest injury. Fortunately, after being released, the pigeon regained its life and took flight in safe conditions. Saving the lives of living creatures is part of the human and professional duty of firefighters, and this operation was carried out with that same perspective.