ECODATO: In La Guajira there are four of the six mangrove species that has Colombia: The red mangrove (Rhizophora); white or yellow (racemosa leguncularia); The black or iguanero (Avicennia germinans) and the button or jelí (Conocarpus erectus).

morning 26 of July, It is the international day for the defense of the mangrove, It is according to the Second Assembly of protective activists (Redmanglar) held in the 2004.

For this year, Corpoguajira calls for compliance with the popular action carried out in the immediately preceding period that calls on all entities and the community in general to assume their responsibility for the care and protection of the mangroves.. To this end, he formalized the invitation to all actors to join forces that demonstrate compliance with the commitments acquired within the framework of popular action..

The coordination of the district CIDEA has been key in the realization and commemoration of these environmental dates, On this occasion it will be advanced from 6:00 a.m. a day of cleaning in the mangrove ecosystem of the Ranchería River in Rioahcha that is currently seriously affected by human intervention, under a morning of awareness teaching environmental education with the support of students from surrounding educational institutions: Latin Gym, Chon Kay, Livio Reginal Fishionni, Holy Family, Divine Shepherdess and Sena.

The Mayor's Office of Riohacha will participate in this activity, Interaseo S.A.S. E.S.P. environmental reclaimers Colombia Venezuela, GyG plastic bags, National Army, National Police, Dimar, Environmental NGOs, Preserving Corporation, inter alia.

The recovery and restoration of the biome of the Ranchería River delta and the Laguna Salá wetland is a priority., for its special historical and ecological importance in the ecosystems located in coastal areas. The popular action warns the Mayor's Office of the importance of establishing policies to clear the place, Migration Colombia asks you to assume responsibility for the foreigners who inhabit the mangrove and demands that the public force implement effective controls that prevent the occupation of spaces within the water circuit..

According to Invemar, mangroves are the habitats of marine fauna., which constitute the life structure for almost two thirds of fish species, essential contribution to fishing, and economic support of coastal populations. Colombia is the third country in America with more hectares (Ha) mangrove. According to the most recent estimates, The country has an approximate area of 285.049 Ha, being distributed on the Caribbean coasts with 90.160.58 Ha and the Pacific with 194.880

Currently Corpoguajira is working on the recovery and maintenance of the 2.563 has existing mangroves in the department of which more than 80% are located in Uribia; For this reason, the reforestation of river basins, especially the DMI of the Ranchería River, is of special interest., the most important in the department. At the country level, the 66% of areas in recovery categories, preservation and sustainable use that include areas of La Guajira such as the Los Flamencos Fauna and Flora Sanctuary.