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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
Health Risks in Mining Centres
Marinke Stassen, responsible for the coordination of
the different scientific activities executed by LAMPI, is
the different scientific activities executed by LAMPI, is
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.
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.
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
working on a PhD project concerning
the health risks of Bolivian mine
workers. Since 2007 she also works
part-time for the national Mining
Company COMIBOL in Bolivia. For
more information on this topic click
here.
the health risks of Bolivian mine
workers. Since 2007 she also works
part-time for the national Mining
Company COMIBOL in Bolivia. For
more information on this topic click
here.
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.
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