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The Foundation Los Amigos del Pilcomayo (friends of the
Pilcomayo) is a Dutch-Bolivian organization dedicated to the
sustainable protection of the South American Pilcomayo river
and of all life depending on it, including the human population.
Pilcomayo) is a Dutch-Bolivian organization dedicated to the
sustainable protection of the South American Pilcomayo river
and of all life depending on it, including the human population.
The Pilcomayo River
The South American Pilcomayo river, a tribute to the La Plata system, starts its
course in the Andean highlands of Bolivia. From here it follows its course
southeast. It leaves the highlands some 650 km further downstream near the
town of Villamontes. Crossing the Gran Chaco it eventually forms the border
between Argentina and Paraguay. The Pilcomayo harbours a unique array of
wildlife and is famous for its fish. As well a source for food as for water, the
Pilcomayo plays an important role in the lives of the many people who inhabit its
shores. Read more about the Pilcomayo river here.
course in the Andean highlands of Bolivia. From here it follows its course
southeast. It leaves the highlands some 650 km further downstream near the
town of Villamontes. Crossing the Gran Chaco it eventually forms the border
between Argentina and Paraguay. The Pilcomayo harbours a unique array of
wildlife and is famous for its fish. As well a source for food as for water, the
Pilcomayo plays an important role in the lives of the many people who inhabit its
shores. Read more about the Pilcomayo river here.
Latest News
Projects
Since 2005 LAMPI, in co-operation with the Radboud
University, is executing a continuous monitoring on the
quality of the different environmental compounds, like
water, sediment and fishes, with a special focus on the
concentrations of heavy metals. For more details on
this subject click here.
University, is executing a continuous monitoring on the
quality of the different environmental compounds, like
water, sediment and fishes, with a special focus on the
concentrations of heavy metals. For more details on
this subject click here.
Environmental Quality
Ecological Research
During its existence LAMPI has executed varies studies
focusing on different ecological aspects of the
Pilcomayo river. One of our ongoing quests is to gather
a museum collection of the different fish species that
inhabit the Pilcomayo river. We also collect information
about the ecology and biological properties of the
population of Sábalo (Prochilodus lineatus), which,
because of it's ecological, economic and nutritional
value, is the most important fish species in the
Pilcomayo river. For more info on this topic click here.
focusing on different ecological aspects of the
Pilcomayo river. One of our ongoing quests is to gather
a museum collection of the different fish species that
inhabit the Pilcomayo river. We also collect information
about the ecology and biological properties of the
population of Sábalo (Prochilodus lineatus), which,
because of it's ecological, economic and nutritional
value, is the most important fish species in the
Pilcomayo river. For more info on this topic click here.
LAMPI is working on a teaching package for high
schools in Villa Montes. The package consists of a
combination of theoretical and practical classes on
ecological and environmental issues of the Pilcomayo
river. A first pilot of the project has started in
September at the high school "Julio Crevaux". more....
For pictures, click here.
schools in Villa Montes. The package consists of a
combination of theoretical and practical classes on
ecological and environmental issues of the Pilcomayo
river. A first pilot of the project has started in
September at the high school "Julio Crevaux". more....
For pictures, click here.
Educational Project at Local Schools
Recycling of Old Batteries
At the moment LAMPI is
working, in cooperation with
the local government and
other non-profit organizations,
on a project that aims to
diminish this problem. more...
For pictures, click here.
working, in cooperation with
the local government and
other non-profit organizations,
on a project that aims to
diminish this problem. more...
For pictures, click here.
For anybody who would like to discover Villa
Montes and its luscious surroundings the
LAMPI foundation offers a reasonable priced
touristic package. Pilcotours offer an inviting
combination of out-door activities like biking,
Montes and its luscious surroundings the
LAMPI foundation offers a reasonable priced
touristic package. Pilcotours offer an inviting
combination of out-door activities like biking,
For latest data on water levels of the
Pilcomayo in Villa Montes and other locations
click here
Pilcomayo in Villa Montes and other locations
click here
Latest Water Data
The LAMPI foundation has
done extensive investigation
on the diversity of fish
species found in the
Pilcomayo river. A list of the
done extensive investigation
on the diversity of fish
species found in the
Pilcomayo river. A list of the
Fishes of the Pilcomayo
Water Levels
Water Chemistry
Every three months we publish our newsletter
El Pilcomayeño with latest news about our
work, new scientific facts and other interesting
topics on the Pilcomayo. To subscribe for our
free newsletter simply fill in your name and
email in the boxes below.
El Pilcomayeño with latest news about our
work, new scientific facts and other interesting
topics on the Pilcomayo. To subscribe for our
free newsletter simply fill in your name and
email in the boxes below.
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For latest data on Water Temperature, pH,
conductivity and alkalinity of the Pilcomayo
click here.
conductivity and alkalinity of the Pilcomayo
click here.
PilcoTours
In Villa Montes the discharge of old batteries is still a
big problem. Until recently no infrastructure existed for
the collection of these toxic waste elements.
big problem. Until recently no infrastructure existed for
the collection of these toxic waste elements.
New Project Ideas
The LAMPI foundation is constantly thinking about new
ways to reach its goals. A resume of the ideas for
future projects and even the possibility to propose any
project(s) you may think useful you find here .
ways to reach its goals. A resume of the ideas for
future projects and even the possibility to propose any
project(s) you may think useful you find here .
Although a lot of work still has to be done, the LAMPI
foundation in the past has successfully completed
several projects. More background information of
these projects and their results you find here .
foundation in the past has successfully completed
several projects. More background information of
these projects and their results you find here .
Previous Successes
Partner Organizations & Sponsors
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5 Reasons Why You Should Help
As a non-profit organization the success of the
LAMPI Foundation depends on people like you!
Here are 5 reasons why you should help us:
LAMPI Foundation depends on people like you!
Here are 5 reasons why you should help us:
The first pillar of our mission is
to cultivate and increase societal
support for the sustainable
protection of the Pilcomayo. Next
we focus on the creation and
amplification of possibilities for
this protection and on the
development of solutions for
to cultivate and increase societal
support for the sustainable
protection of the Pilcomayo. Next
we focus on the creation and
amplification of possibilities for
this protection and on the
development of solutions for
existing environmental problems. Finally we also form an
important information centre on the Pilcomayo.
Our most important tools are Research and Education.
More on the LAMPI foundation...
important information centre on the Pilcomayo.
Our most important tools are Research and Education.
More on the LAMPI foundation...
hiking, fishing,
wildlife watching
and camping.
During the tour a
local guide will
inform you about
the wildlife, the
background of the
area and its people.
wildlife watching
and camping.
During the tour a
local guide will
inform you about
the wildlife, the
background of the
area and its people.
various species and more information about
these species can be found here.
these species can be found here.
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click on the corresponding issue below.
click on the corresponding issue below.
Although the last point hasn't been completely
scientifically proven yet read here how you can
help.
scientifically proven yet read here how you can
help.
1. Helping is Easy & Fun.
2. Your help will make a BIG difference.
3. Results will be directly visible.
4. You gain access to our special VIP pages.
5. You will live longer.
2. Your help will make a BIG difference.
3. Results will be directly visible.
4. You gain access to our special VIP pages.
5. You will live longer.
The LAMPI Foundation
A Pilcomayo book
LAMPI is a centre of knowledge about
the river in and around Villa Montes. A
project that is running at this moment,
is to write a book to transmit this
knowledge to the local people. The
book will give a complete picture of
the economical, ecological and social
aspects of the river. Subjects like
biodiversity, indigenous people and
the river in and around Villa Montes. A
project that is running at this moment,
is to write a book to transmit this
knowledge to the local people. The
book will give a complete picture of
the economical, ecological and social
aspects of the river. Subjects like
biodiversity, indigenous people and
environmental problems will be addressed. If you're
interested in contribute to this project, please mail
max@pilcomayo.info
interested in contribute to this project, please mail
max@pilcomayo.info