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Management and Conservation of Water Resources in “La Poza” Basin www.gwpcentroamerica.org
Location of the basin El Salvador, CA Thebasinislocated in  El Salvador (Central America) overanarea of  10.4 km2.
Evolution of the Iniative 1999  Start of USAID project focused on capacity building and basin management  planning.  2004 ASDEPROMIPO is established as NGO, with the objective of protecting and developing the basin natural resources through: Citizen participation with gender focus Development of environmental education projects  Implementation of soil  conservation practices for water  resources conservation 2006  ASDEPROMIPO becomes partner of GWP
Interests that motivate the work on the basin  Improve agriculture practices Protect the environment IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE POPULATION AND  SUSTAINBLE DEVELOPMENT Human water  supply Development of ecotourim
Conservation practices in the basin ,[object Object]
 Infiltration  ponds
 Living barriers
 Dead barriers
 Reforestation,[object Object]
Dissemination of the experience ,[object Object]
 Fieldtrips with local and national journalists.
 Participation in national and international events.

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La poza Experience in Water Conservation-Management and Conservation of Water Resources in “La Poza” Basin presented at GWP Consulting Partners Meeting 2010, Stockholm

  • 1. Management and Conservation of Water Resources in “La Poza” Basin www.gwpcentroamerica.org
  • 2. Location of the basin El Salvador, CA Thebasinislocated in El Salvador (Central America) overanarea of 10.4 km2.
  • 3. Evolution of the Iniative 1999 Start of USAID project focused on capacity building and basin management planning. 2004 ASDEPROMIPO is established as NGO, with the objective of protecting and developing the basin natural resources through: Citizen participation with gender focus Development of environmental education projects Implementation of soil conservation practices for water resources conservation 2006 ASDEPROMIPO becomes partner of GWP
  • 4. Interests that motivate the work on the basin Improve agriculture practices Protect the environment IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE POPULATION AND SUSTAINBLE DEVELOPMENT Human water supply Development of ecotourim
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  • 11. Fieldtrips with local and national journalists.
  • 12. Participation in national and international events.
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  • 14. Increased forest cover.
  • 15. Increased water flow in rivers and streams
  • 16. Increased water level in wells and springs downstream
  • 17. Development and implementation of municipal regulations to protect natural resources.
  • 18. Establishment of quota for payment for environmental services  generation of financial resources
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  • 20. Preparation of a case study and dissemination through the Toolbox.
  • 21. Establishment of coordination relationships with government, cooperation agencies and other institutions at national and international level.
  • 22. Opportunity for sharing the experience at national and international level
  • 23. Linking on the ground experience with national policy development ASDEPROMIPO is a member of GWP El Salvador Steering Committee.
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  • 25. To promote adequate management of solid waste throughout the basin.
  • 26. To implement a system for treating efluents that are currently thrown to the rivers.
  • 27. To improve and update the payment of environmental services.
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