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"A Model of Development for the Path of the Tapir"
In the Path of the Tapir - Islands in the Forest
Is it worth it? The Térraba-Sierpe Wetlands.
Savegre Forever
The Savegre River Watershed is perhaps the most biologically diverse place in all of Central America...
Applying Leaf Pack
The project support by The Stroud Water Research Center consists in the use of the Leaf Pack Technology to monitor...
Marine Conservation Program
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Fresh Water Conservation

No conservation-‐related issue captures communities’ attention more than the linkage between a healthy environment and access to clean water. Despite the fact that rainfall is abundant in the Corridor, water is one of the major issues of concern for most residents. Most communities collect surface or spring water for their consumption and there are constantly shortages and problems in the dry season. Most watersheds and communities are now organized into ASADA’s (Administrative Associations of Rural Water and Sanitation Systems). Given that almost all the water available to residents in the Corridor is generated, stored, and released by the Corridor, we assume that this is a huge selling point to convince resident it is vital to ensure its conservation. In fact, we are currently working to support communities’ quests to secure health and sustainable water supplies with assistance from the Stroud Water Research Center.
To contribute with the freshwater conservation ASANA will undertake the following activities:
Conduct an inventory and study of the Path of the Tapir’s rivers, streams, and springs. Even though water is such an important resource in the Corridor, weknow very little about it. In addition to needing the most basic maps of water resources, volume of production, and quality, we need to know about aquatic biodiversity and the flora and fauna that inhabit riparian zones in order to develop a more directed and comprehensive strategy for protection.
Inform and organize communities to challenge concessions by working with ASADAs. Already, many local residents actively oppose river concessions, but they are disorganized and lack even most basic information. We wish to support this organic movement and facilitate getting communities’ voices heard. In Costa Rica, if communities make enough noise, the government takes note. One significant opportunity is the government requirement for communities to form ASADAs to manage their water resources. These ASADAs are tasked with conserving water sources, providing quality drinking water to residents, and charging a fee for water provision. Generated funds are supposed to go to the long-‐term conservation of watersheds and may be used to, for example, fight mining concessions that might threaten water supplies.
Working with the Stroud Water Research Center using its Leaf Pack methodology, we will work to organize individual communities as well as a network of communities. We will train communities on water management and monitoring and work to strengthen local ASADAs. Strong community management will be the best deterrent to inappropriate water resource exploitation.
Fresh Water Conservation
No conservation-‐related issue captures communities’ attention more than the linkage between a healthy...
Community-based Program
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Forest & Private Land Conservation
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