wetlands

Wetland recovery: The education and conservation initiative in the south of the Negro River.

As part of a larger goal related to the recovery of wetlands, a day was held in Río Negro to highlight the ecological and social value of these ecosystems. In this case, those located in the Lower Valley of the...

Wetlands of Argentina: this is the most biodiverse and its role is crucial, why it seeks protection.

In the northeast of the province of Santa Fe, one of the most important wetlands in Argentina is located. It is the most biodiverse and is key due to its nature. Jaaukanigás covers 492,000 hectares from the shores of the...

Santa Fe to host the 5th National Wetlands Forum: a key gathering to protect vital ecosystems.

The next May 22 and 23, the city of Villa Ocampo will host the National Wetlands Forum, a space for exchanging experiences and public policies aimed at the preservation and sustainable use to protect ecosystems. It will be the first...

Art and science at a Ramsar site to raise environmental awareness

In a day that combined art and science in a Ramsar site in San Luis, more than 40 visitors were able to tour the protected natural area and learn about environmental issues. They learned about the azudes (that is, hydraulic...

Wetlands in Argentina: conservation status and threats

Wetlands in Argentina are currently threatened by the loss and degradation of their surface. Like in the rest of the world, these unique ecosystems face difficulties mainly related to human action. They are regions of enormous biological richness, to the...

Chile incorporates 13,000 hectares of urban wetlands into its network of protected areas

In January 2025, seven **new urban wetlands** (HU) were declared in **Chile** under **Law 21.202**, adding to the 122 recognized until December 2024. These additions were announced by the **Ministry of the Environment (MMA)** at the beginning of the "Week...

In 2 days, beavers build dams that were planned 7 years ago.

A group of **beavers** managed to save the **Czech Republic** government 1.2 million dollars by **building several dams** in two days, projects that authorities had planned seven years ago but had not yet started. The unusual event took place in...

Chile works on wetlands restoration

In Chile, wetlands are found along the entire coast, in the form of **marshes, estuaries, and coastal lagoons**; parallel to the Andes mountain range there are **rivers, streams, meadows, salt flats, brackish lagoons, peat bogs, lakes, and ponds**. Towards the...

The preference of waterfowl for well-preserved wetlands

Wetlands constitute a diverse and unique ecosystem, located at the intersection of land and water. They are natural systems that are highly complex, dynamic, and highly productive, housing different species of waterbirds, although they are also among the most...

World Wetlands Day: February 2nd What is celebrated?

The **World Wetlands Day** gives us the opportunity to highlight the vital importance of these **ecosystems** and the **biodiversity** they harbor. Often, wetlands do not receive the necessary recognition to maintain the balance of life on **Earth**. ## Protecting Wetlands...

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Criminal violence in Mexico leads to new Noah’s Ark: at least 700 animals to be relocated

Cruelty and animal abuse know no borders. The Ostok Sanctuary in Culiacán, northwest Mexico, was forced to move around...