A visit to the endangered Yellow-eared Parrots of the Cucuana Watershed, Colombia

“I used to work on my land growing crops and tending my cattle, but then about 13 years ago, I entered a new world, that of conservation, of species, of nature. And I feel content, because I feel I am … Continue reading

Parade to protect Cucuana River Basin: A magical success

Note: This blog post originated on RarePlanet, our online community inspiring conservation. It was written in Spanish by Conservation Fellow Heidy Milena Valle Ospina and translated. As part of the Roncesvalles Pride Campaign, which aims to conserve the forest and wetlands … Continue reading

“We see our natural resources through the eyes of children”

Note: This blog post originated on RarePlanet, our online community inspiring conservation. It was written in Spanish by Conservation Fellow Jaime Alexander Millán Castillo and translated. On May 18 we held a drawing contest: “We see our natural resources through … Continue reading

Three key principles for effective reciprocal water agreements

Note: This blog post originated on RarePlanet, our online community inspiring conservation. It was written by Rare Conservation Fellow Heidy Milena Valle Ospina and translated from Spanish. On April 4 we visited the town of Roncesvalles with our advisor for reciprocal … Continue reading

The people of El Queremal, Colombia begin their efforts for the conservation of the San Juan Watershed

Note: This blog post originated on RarePlanet, our online community inspiring conservation. It was written by Pride Program Manager Marissa Anzueto and translated from Spanish by Natalia Santoyo. The campaign for protection of the San Juan Watershed in Colombia kicked … Continue reading

A week’s look at local conservation on the ground in Columbia (photo essay)

Megan Hill, Rare’s Senior Director, Cohort Learning Networks, spent a week in Colombia with barrier removal consultant, Robert Yaguache, visiting four different Rare Pride campaign sites in four different regions of Colombia. Robert is from Ecuador and is an expert … Continue reading