Restoring natural lagoons as a tool of conservation and management in the Delta Nature Reserve of Estero Real in the Gulf of Fonseca, Nicaragua

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Restoring natural lagoons as a tool of conservation and management in the Delta Nature Reserve of Estero Real in the Gulf of Fonseca, Nicaragua

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Financing

Total: $30,000;

Sources of Financing: GEF SGP

Timeframe

2007 - 2008

Status

Ongoing

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Description

For the fishermen of Puerto Morazan and their families the delta is the main body of water for their economic activities, though it suffered great damage with Hurricane Mitch. The project of this project will contribute to the rehabilitation of lagoons of great importance to the conservation of biodiversity and as a resource for artisanal fishermen from Puerto Morazan and neighboring communities.

Expected Outcomes

Achievements: Results and Impact

Lessons for Replication

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See also

  1. Reduction of agricultural chemicals used in growing bananas in the Cuenca del Estero Real, in order to reduce the contamination of the ecosystem of the Gulf of Fonseca
  2. Prevention of Pollution in two indigenous communities in the Coco River, Nicaragua
  3. Environmental restoration of natural lagoons as a tool of conservation and management in the natural reserve "Delta of Estero Real," in the Gulf of Fonseca
  4. Democratic Economic Governance in the Water and Sanitation sector in Raas and Raan

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