The Regional Government has set new values and limits for the extraction of marine inert materials and the collection of pebbles, aiming for the sustainability of water resources.
Through Ordinance no. 180/2026, the Regional Government of Madeira has updated the fees and quotas for the extraction of inert materials from the seabed and for the collection of pebbles on the Region's beaches, with retroactive effect to January 1, 2026.
The Regional Government has approved the plan for the 2026 summer season, focusing on prevention and surveillance in high-risk areas.
The Madeira Government has approved the amounts that tobacco producers must pay to municipalities to offset the costs of cleaning plastic filters in 2026 and 2027.
The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture has officially released the list of bathing waters, their respective seasons, and beaches with lifeguard supervision for the current season.