INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT & ENHANCEMENT OF C

The project area covers Laguna Santiaguillo in Durango and Laguna Bustillos in Chihuahua, which are among the 30 most important wetlands in North America.

At least 35 species of waterfowl depend on these wetlands, mainly Mexican duck, Northern pintail, mallard, white-fronted goose, and snow goose.

To promote integrated management of these wetlands, this project will: Set up conservation agreements for 25,426 acres; restore 27,760 acres; reforest 1.2 miles of riparian areas; erect 2.4 miles of fence; and build domestic water sanitation systems in a nearby community.

It will develop an action plan for sustainable management and conservation of Bustillos Lagoon and work towards establishing the lagoon as a Ramsar site.

It will also conduct a rapid assessment of the key wetlands for migratory birds in the Chihuahuan Desert Bird Conservation Region and coordinate simultaneous waterfowl monitoring on Santiaguillo and Bustillos Lagoons.