2010- On August 22nd Tierra Selva – Central Huallaga Riverkeeper held its second local swimming fundraiser event. The 4 kilometer swim was done to bring attention to key issues such as water contamination and mismanagement as well as broader issues such as deforestation and global climate change. “The river has undergone many changes and these are not positive”Continue reading “save yacumama swim”
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tierra selva the nursery
2009 – In the heart of Peru’s lush rainforest, nestled in the Bajo Biavo region, a remarkable initiative is taking root – a jungle plant and tree nursery. This nursery serves as a vital hub for cultivating and preserving the endemic plant species that are intrinsic to the delicate balance of the rainforest ecosystem. AmidstContinue reading “tierra selva the nursery”
riverathon
2009 – Water is the essence of life, and ensuring its cleanliness and accessibility is crucial for the well-being of our planet and all its inhabitants. In a remarkable effort to raise awareness and funds for water conservation, a group of passionate individuals recently embarked on an extraordinary journey: swimming the central Huallaga River. OrganizedContinue reading “riverathon”
featured in the waterkeeper alliance magazine
2011. We are very pleased and proud to have our region and the Rio Huallaga Riverkeepers featured in the latest edition of the WATERKEEPER’s International Alliance global magazine. With a focus on “Global Warning” this issue highlights the downstream challenges and issues facing diverse water and river keepers throughout the globe. Our technical expert RenaContinue reading “featured in the waterkeeper alliance magazine”
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