Restoring water, one reservoir at a time

Published December 15, 2024

Climate change is no longer a distant concern; it’s here, and it’s affecting all of us. Mexico is seeing scorching heat waves and dry spells followed by sudden downpours and floods. This crazy weather isn’t just an inconvenience: it’s wreaking havoc on agriculture and threatening the water and food supplies.

The region of San Miguel de Allende has always relied on its short rainy season for most of its water. However, climate change is putting everyone at risk, while rural farming communities feel the highest impact.

It’s hard to imagine, but the arid landscape around San Miguel de Allende was once flourishing with forests that attracted rain and cooled the land. These forests were a vital part of the Laja River watershed, playing a key role in replenishing aquifers and maintaining steady rainfall.

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