A satellite journey through water and territory

Yesterday morning, students from the Aquileo Parra Technical Institute undertook a special journey: through a satellite flight simulation, they explored the natural water management in Barichara and neighboring municipalities.

Thanks to the joint work of the Institute's Environmental Education Program, the Móncora Biopark and the Barichara Regenerative Foundation, Mariana Atuesta and Sergio Barrera -from the Foundation's Bioregional Learning Center- guided this innovative experience based on Geographic Information Systems (GIS). During the exercise, students learned to recognize watersheds and micro-watersheds in the territory, to identify permanent and intermittent watercourses, and to understand the importance of protecting and regenerating these vital ecosystems.

The participants were invited to reflect on water as a living tissue, capable of storing, transporting and sharing the memory of the territory. Its fundamental role in the sustainability and resilience of local ecosystems was addressed, highlighting the need to strengthen the connection between the community and its water sources.

More than a resource, water is life and balance. Therefore, we close with a call to action: to become guardians of water and territory. Because the protection of our bodies of water and the restoration of ecosystems is not only an environmental responsibility, but a collective task that guarantees the balance and well-being of present and future generations.