The Aguapey river basin in the province of Corrientes, Argentina is one of the last strongholds for various endangered species such as the Saffron-cowled Blackbird (Xanthopsar flavus), the Jaguar (Panthera onca) and the Maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus). It has been identified for its diverse values that make it an international hotspot, and it has recently been identified as a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA). It is also a region that is basically not represented in the global system of protected areas: The precious grasslands.
These grasslands and the species that live in them are severely threatened by unsustainable productive activities, intentional fires and poaching. Aves Argentinas, the oldest conservationist organization in South America, and its Saffron-cowled Blackbird Project are promoting the creation of a conservation corridor with sustainable productive practices in the Aguapey basin, in order to protect what is one of the most relevant sites for biodiversity in Argentina through the purchase of key private areas that will become part of a large-scale protected area, fueled by scientific research and other conservationist efforts.
As part of our collaboration with the project, WAW proudly produced a short-documentary for it to promote the conservation efforts and long-term vision.
