Environmental research

The project aims to tie the problem of gradual deterioration of water sources, demonstrated by the loss of the quantity, quality and continuity of water supply distribution systems that satusfacen human and animal consumption. This situation has been caused by over-stocking of cattle production in headwater product of lack of control and regulation of the number of animals per unit area; constant indiscriminate logging and slash in areas near the springs of water, caused by human settlements that develop agricultural activities; low level of environmental education, does not allow the valuation of water resources as the basic and essential for life and production; Absence of community supervision and control mechanisms to ensure quality, quantity and continuity of water resources. In this context and based on the results of the experience gained in the Municipality of Mairana the period June 2003 to August 2004, with support from UNDP-SGP, has sparked a major concern and demands of the population, by taking action to ensure the protection of water sources, thus ensuring the quantity, quality and continuity of water. Because of its importance it is an action that should be considered an emergency and as the basis for the implementation of a culture in favor of the management of natural resources.

Bolivia