In San Martín, a diverse group of political organizations, social movements, environmental groups, and neighbors have come together in a forum to work on the recovery of the Reconquista River, despite its high level of pollution. The initiative aims to create an ecological reserve accessible to the community, where bioremediation techniques can be applied to restore the native flora and fauna of the area.
The Forum for the Recovery of the Reconquista includes members of the Evita Movement, UTEP, and other local groups. Bioremediation involves returning plants and animals that belong to the region back to the environment, cleaning the area of trash, and restoring its biodiversity. This process aims to create a healthy natural environment that benefits the community as a whole.
Recently, the Forum met with the municipality of San Martín to discuss the rezoning of the land and move forward with the creation of the ecological reserve. The municipality is expected to send an ordinance to the Deliberative Council for approval in the coming weeks. The intention is to manage a co-managed reserve by the community, ensuring participation and citizen oversight in the conservation of the space.
In addition to the preservation of native species, cleaning the Reconquista River is another key objective of the project. The area affected by pollution spans more than 600 kilometers and is home to a diversity of wildlife that needs protection. The recovery of the environment would also positively impact the quality of life of the residents in the area, who face health problems associated with environmental pollution.
The Forum organizes various activities to raise awareness and mobilize the community, such as festivals, discussion panels, and action days. The next event will take place on October 26 at the National University of San Martín, where environmental and social issues related to the recovery of the river will be discussed. The fight for the natural reserve is part of a broader effort to change the approach to urban development in the region and promote a healthy and sustainable environment for all.