Corpoguajira, Cerrejón and Fundación Iguaraya committed to the conservation of species in the region

As a result of an incubation process, they were released 1.200 hicoteas (Trachemys callirostris) and 22 babillas (crocodilus alligator); from the fauna attention center of the Cerrejón company where the nests can be identified to collect the eggs. Later, They are incubated in mud nests and at the time of hatching the hatchlings are kept in pools until they reach an adequate size for release..

Corpoguajira, from its responsibility in the department of La Guajira, tends to promote and articulate itself in processes that aim at the conservation of species.; such as the case of the hicotea, which is threatened in the category vulnerable to extinction. (Vu) according to the resolution 1912 of 2017, given the reduction greater than or equal to 30% in the last three generations.

Therefore, The Corporation is articulated once again with the Iguaraya Foundation who have a civil society reserve “La Esperanza” located in the municipality of Dibulla and it is the ideal setting for the return home of these 1.222 individuals. This Foundation is committed to the conservation of species, research and awareness through environmental education in educational institutions in the area.

Students from the Nuestra Señora del Pilar Educational Institution and the Miguel Pinedo Barros Educational Institution joined the release of the species, getting to know the importance of hicoteas and babillas in their natural ecosystem. These types of exercises contribute to the improvement of environmental practices and the propagation of the message of preservation of fauna and natural resources provided by the environment in general..

Corpoguajira promotes actions that contribute to guaranteeing the survival of the species, Therefore it sends a message of respect between men – animal and invites the residents of its jurisdiction to report any incident that threatens the free development of the natural resources of La Guajira..