Saint John

Birds rescued from captivity in San Juan with a new procedure

In a joint operation carried out in the neighborhood Patagonia de Villa Media Agua, San Juan, birds in captivity were rescued. Thus, the Rural Police seized 25 native specimens that were in captivity, along with 32 trap cages used for...

Efforts are redoubled to combat poaching in San Juan

Poaching in San Juan, as in many parts of the country, is a growing problem that alerts authorities and civilians seeking to protect native wildlife. For this reason, the provincial Conservation Directorate of the Secretariat of Environment has intensified efforts...

San Juan protects wildlife by prohibiting the sale and use of trapping cages.

The Environment Secretariat of **San Juan** announced the prohibition of the commercialization, distribution, and use of **trapper-type cages** throughout the provincial territory. (https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/caza-furtiva-y-comercio-ilegal-de-fauna-en-la-region-cordillerana/) and ensure the preservation of biodiversity. Trapper cages, used to capture **wild animals**, pose a threat to...

The Department of Environment in San Juan recovered 9 land turtles.

A neighbor from the city of San Juan made the decision to voluntarily surrender nine land turtles (Chelonoidis chilensis), six males and three females, along with three eggs, to the Secretariat of the Environment. These animals were raised in...

San Juan: The Circunvalación Avenue will be illuminated with solar panels.

Soon, the province of San Juan will see Circunvalación Avenue with solar panels. A historic reform will take place in which the lighting source will be modified. For this, two calls were made: one for the purchase of equipment and...

Exotic animals in San Juan: how their possession is regulated

The recent rescue of a monkey in Plaza de Trinidad highlighted the situation of exotic animals in the province of San Juan and the regulations governing their ownership. According to the Environmental Secretariat, there is a resolution that requires...

Chacay Forest: a hidden gem in San Juan

Despite climate change, pollution, deforestation, and other factors that harm the environment, nature never ceases to amaze us by showing new forms of life. This is the case of a chacay forest, an endemic species that only grows in...

San Juan: Operation against illegal bird trade

The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the San Juan Police, carried out an operation to rescue 20 yellow cardinals that were destined for illegal trade in the province. After being rescued, these birds were sent to a local...

Calingasta advances with solar park project for SMEs

The San Juan metallurgical company Indumet is diversifying its productive matrix towards the **energy sector**, with the construction of a **solar park** for SMEs in Tamberías to sell to the national wholesale system. The plan includes a 12 MW park,...

The touching story of a family who, on a trip, adopted a San Juan dog

For the Coen family, this year was not just any vacation. They traveled twice from Buenos Aires to Valle Fértil (San Juan): the first time, they fell in love with a dog named Murci; the second time, they returned...

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