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Soil and Moisture Conservation in Conchos River

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Soil and Moisture Conservation in Conchos River

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Area: 5888268 km2
Countries:
Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: Mexico
Basins: North Pacific (455) (Rio Lerma - Guadalajara)
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Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6)
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Nature-Based Solutions
Progress to Date: 93,600,000 Replenished Liters, 203 Beneficiaries and 65 Hectares Intervened N/A
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partners: City
NGO / Civil Society
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Language: English
Start & End Dates: Mar. 01, 2022  »  Dec. 01, 2022
Project Source: User
Profile Completion: 64%

Project Overview

Establishment of 32,500 meters of trenches in a 65-hectare area of pine forest in the upper basin of the Conchos River, specifically in the community of Huizomachi in the municipality of Guachochi, Chihuahua, Mexico. The main objective of these works is to capture rainwater and enhance its infiltration into the soil, thereby increasing the potential for aquifer recharge, benefiting both the community and the other functional areas of the watershed. In the area, contour lines…

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Establishment of 32,500 meters of trenches in a 65-hectare area of pine forest in the upper basin of the Conchos River, specifically in the community of Huizomachi in the municipality of Guachochi, Chihuahua, Mexico. The main objective of these works is to capture rainwater and enhance its infiltration into the soil, thereby increasing the potential for aquifer recharge, benefiting both the community and the other functional areas of the watershed. In the area, contour lines were marked and trenches were excavated all of which was accomplished through the efforts of the local community.

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David Moreno
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