Bio-diversity

The coastal area of the city of Santa Cruz is facing a major crisis regarding water resource . The hydrologic conditions , deterioration of watersheds and the exploitation of aquifers in the area are attempting with the availability of this resource. N The situation has even triggered conflicts between coastal communities Satan Cross with some representatives of the local tourism sector. The most visible conflict is between " Hoteliers Guanacaste Development " and the community regarding aquifer Lorena del Rio Nimboyores . Lorena community is leading the current negotiations on the conflict with the strong support of 15 ms communities in the coastal area of Santa Cruz Canton . It is urgent to strengthen coastal communities in management and negotiation within the problematic of water resource , as well as the promotion of a productive joint that enhances the generation of jobs in the area. Therefore, this initiative seeks to support the process of management and negotiation that are currently carrying these communities ange the Government of the Republic and the tourist sector. Likewise for the generation of technical information that contributes to the aforementioned process , as well as to display and generate guidelines for an alternative development path .

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