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Discover the findings of the 2023 Water Quality Assessment Report for the Chiquibul Ecosystem and Bald Hills, conducted by Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD). This detailed study evaluates the health of aquatic systems across key sub-basins, comparing results from 2021 to 2023.

Key Highlights:

  • Focus Areas: Streams in the Chiquibul Forest, including Macal, Raspaculo, Monkey Tail, Chiquibul, and Southern Chiquibul Rivers, as well as the Bald Hills region.
  • Water Quality Parameters: Measurements of temperature, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen, specific conductivity, and total dissolved solids.
  • Notable Results: Most parameters indicated healthy aquatic systems, though areas like the Macal and Raspaculo Rivers show impacts from human activities, including hydroelectric dams and sedimentation.
  • Key Recommendations: Continued annual monitoring, enhanced data sharing with stakeholders, and further analysis correlating physiochemical data with ecological health indicators.

This report underscores the importance of preserving water quality in ecologically sensitive regions for biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.

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