ACQUISITION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR WATE

Migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, migratory waterbirds and coastal birds overwinter in Santa Mara Bay in Sinaloa, Mxico, an area that is experiencing a negative impact from agricultural runoff and cattail growth.

This project will acquire 242 acres; work toward certifying 316 acres as Private Natural Protected Areas, thereby integrating these lands into the National System of Protected Natural Areas; promote the creation of a watershed management committee; install one kilometer of fencing; and strengthen the capacities of the Mocorito Basin Council and the Gulf of California/Sinaloa Islands Advisory Councils.

Jointly with aquaculture businesses, farmers and the Councils, it will also develop a management plan for the Mocorito River Basin and the lands previously acquired by Pronatura Noroeste.