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2 clusters · 6 sources · 19 days · First seen · Last updated

Colombian wetland and river ecosystem conservation

Overview

Environmental efforts in Colombia are increasingly focusing on the restoration of wetland and river ecosystems through both technical interventions and community-led initiatives.

In Cartagena, the Ciénaga de la Virgen has experienced significant shrinkage due to human activities such as land reclamation and mangrove removal. In response, restoration efforts are being directed toward various regions, including the manual removal of aquatic vegetation in the Ciénaga de Cerro de San Antonio to improve hydraulic flow for fishing communities.

Community involvement has expanded to include the planting of native tree species to protect the Guáitara River basin from wastewater contamination in Nariño. Additionally, cultural initiatives in Tolima are working to safeguard ancestral knowledge and traditional practices related to the conservation of major waterways, including the Magdalena River.

Entities

Colombia Crea Talento · CORPAMAG · Magdalena River · Cartagena · Córdoba, Nariño

Timeline

  1. about 13 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Colombia communities focus on water conservation and cultural heritage

    Colombian communities are advancing water conservation through environmental restoration of the Guáitara River and cultural gatherings in Tolima to protect ancestral knowledge and river ecosystems.

  2. 19 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Colombia wetland ecosystems face environmental pressure and restoration efforts

    Colombia faces diverse wetland challenges, from shrinking water surfaces and illegal occupation in Cartagena's Ciénaga de la Virgen to active hydraulic restoration efforts in the Ciénaga de Cerro de San Antonio

Sources

diariodelcauca.com.co · diariodelsur.com.co · elespectador.com · promobil.de · revistametro.co · seguimiento.co