By Richard Margoluis | vice president
The big - really HUGE - news for ASANA is that President Solis has recognized the importance of the Savegre River Watershed and declared it "off-limits" to uncontrolled and disorganized large dam development. ASANA started working in the Savegre Watershed about 5 years ago because we saw it as a vital link in connecting the Pacific coastline to the Talamanca Mountains. Without extending the Path of the Tapir up through the Savegre, tapirs - and all other forms of wildlife - would, in fact, have nowhere to go.
Our efforts have focused on establishing a UNESCO biosphere reserve along the Savegre river and we are getting close to realizing that dream (see more in next month's newsletter...). President Solis's declaration cements our resolve and supports our cause as we work with local communities to find a safer, more sustainable approach to development in the region.
Thanks for believing in ASANA and continuing to support us!
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