Experience
Study for the Delimitation of River’s Hydrological Buffer ZoneThe scope of the project was to develop the study for the delimitation of the hydrological buffer zones of the Sangoyaco, Rumiyaco, and Pepino rivers, as well as the Taruca, Taruquita, Conejo, and Almorzadero streams in the municipality of Mocoa, following the specifications of Resolution 957 of May 31, 2018, “By which the Technical Guide for the Delimitation of Hydrological Buffer Zones in Colombia is adopted and other provisions are issued.”
Achievements
- This was the first project to implement the Technical Guide of Criteria for the Hydrological Buffer Zones Delimitation in Colombia.
- Six educational booklets on the Delimitation of Riparian Buffer Zones were produced for the rivers and streams mentioned above, facilitating the understanding of this process among different stakeholders in the territory.
- As part of the participatory strategies, social mapping workshops were held, identifying historical flood events through semi structured interviews. Additionally, environmental management informative sessions were conducted within the participation of ethnic groups and the community. More than 1,640 people attended across 53 participatory spaces.
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