# Peruvian government Nanay River basin protection > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/peruvian-government-nanay-river-basin-protection > Updated: 2026-09-09T23:58:23.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The Peruvian government has committed to implementing protection measures for the Nanay River basin, which serves as the primary water source for Iquitos in the Loreto region. Following discussions between the Coordinator of Native and Peasant Communities of the Nanay Basin (CONACCUNAY) and various state entities, including the Ministry of Environment and the National Water Authority, authorities pledged to strengthen basin protection. The agreed measures focus on improving water monitoring, promoting legal productive activities, and evaluating new strategies to combat the expansion of illegal mining. Illegal mining is identified as a threat to water quality, public health, local fish populations, and the security of indigenous communities. Furthermore, the Nanay basin will be integrated into national coordination spaces, and CONACCUNAY is expected to present a work plan to address the development needs of the basin and its tributaries. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Nanay River basin protection measures agreed by Peruvian government Peruvian authorities have agreed to protect the Nanay River basin in Loreto by enhancing water monitoring and implementing measures to combat illegal mining that threatens local ecosystems and public health. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nanay-river-basin-protection-measures-agreed-by-peruvian-government ### 2026-08-12: Peru Ministry of Energy and Mines addresses Llallimayo River contamination Peru's Ministry of Energy and Mines is coordinating efforts to remediate heavy metal contamination in the Llallimayo River basin, though local authorities report a lack of allocated budget for the works. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-ministry-of-energy-and-mines-addresses-llallimayo-river-contamination --- Cite as: Peruvian government Nanay River basin protection. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/peruvian-government-nanay-river-basin-protection