Water Hyacinth in the Presa Allende – Action Day
Event Category: All Events, Community Events, and Charity Events
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JOIN THE CAMPAIGN
Rescatemos la Presa Ignacio Allende/Rescue the Presa Ignacio Allende
This is an urgent call for help in fighting the infestation of Water Hyacinth (Lirio Acuatico) and its exponential growth in the Presa Ignacio Allende.
This invasive plant, which is covering approximately 30% – 40% of the Presa, is jeopardizing the livelihoods of the local fishing community, and threatening the health of birds and other wildlife, public health (a breeding ground for mosquitos), as well as the recreational and scenic enjoyment of this precious asset.
COME TO LEND A HAND or TO LEARN
SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 20228 am – 1 pmLocation: Presa Allende Shoreline, Below Otomi Residencias (MAP)
Contact information: 415-119-4671
BE PART OF THE SOLUTION
Join us on Sunday, April 24 to learn or pitch in:
- Learn first-hand about this growing crisis and the immediate and long-term actions that can turn this crisis into opportunities.
- Lend a hand in moving Water Hyacinth to the shoreline. Please bring a pitchfork, work gloves and rubber boots. We will have some equipment to lend.
- Meet members of the Campaign and the fishing community who are working to remove the Water Hyacinth;
- Invest in the Campaign and the health of the Presa by donating funds or volunteering your skills and talents to the campaign.
For more details about the Water Hyacinth crisis. audubonmexico.org
INVEST IN THE RESCUE THE PRESA CAMPAIGN
Invest in our campaign to remove & manage the Water Hyacinth in the Presa Allende and help local fishing & other communities create sustainable businesses from the harvesting of these plants.
We need immediate funds to purchase tools and equipment for the workers and a machine to grind the dried Water Hyacinth, test the lirio for heavy metals, and provide compensation for the fishing community’s work in removing the Water Hyacinth over the next few months. We also need funds for hiring an experienced consultant to work with the communities in creating new business enterprises.
Donations can be made through Audubon de Mexico via PayPal, U.S. or Mexican check, or cash.
Contact us at audubondemexico@gmail.com for cash or check donations.
To donate online through PayPal, select the Donate link. DONATE
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