Residents and business owners from Lumiar, a tourist district in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, have called upon local government officials to take action after the area's lake began to show signs of degradation once again. Just a few months after the city undertook an intervention to improve the lake's condition, it has reportedly returned to a state of distress, characterized by low water levels, a lack of fish, and an increased presence of mosquitoes. These issues highlight the critical state of what is considered one of the district's main attractions.

Last year, between November and December, the Nova Friburgo city government conducted a comprehensive effort to recover the lake after previous incidents of fish deaths and a decline in water quality. The intervention included removing dead animals, thoroughly cleaning the lakebed, installing a new drainage system, and initiating the replenishment of water levels. Despite these efforts, the recurrence of problems indicates that the measures taken may not have been sufficient or sustainable.

The ongoing deterioration of Lumiar lake not only affects local wildlife but also has implications for the area's tourism and economy, as it is one of the main postcards of the district. The residents' calls for action suggest a growing frustration with municipal responses to environmental issues, pressing the local government to implement more effective long-term solutions that can prevent future ecological crises.