The indiscriminate extension of the agricultural frontier to the Paramo (moorland areas) threatened the water supply in the rural community of Chilco. This situation led to a rethinking of the people and they decided to revive their Paramo and thus restore the water storage capacity. This proved to be a strategic step which also had a positive effect on the economic situation of the families living there.
Authors:
- Jorge Krekeler | jorge.krekeler@posteo.de
Design:
- Diana Patricia Montealegre
Photos:
- Jorge Krekeler
- José Obando
Contact information regarding the documented experience:
- José Obando
- Email: scultural@yahoo.com
Edition:
october 2015
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