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Title:	Earth, Trees, Water Projects in Guatemal - http://www.ecologic.org/en/projects/guatemala/san-miguel-de-los-altos
Description:	Members of Earth, Trees, Water have set up a compensation for ecosystem services mechanism whereby community members provide regular labor to protect watersheds in exchange for the clean water supply they receive. This system allows the communities to protect 1,200 fresh water springs by conducting regular forest patrols, maintaining potable water systems, and reforesting vulnerable and degraded areas.
Category:	Communities in Need: Central America
Link Owner:	waterlink
Date Added:	August 27, 2008 03:50:23 AM
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