© Conservation International/photo by Fabiana Carrazana Paz
In 2005, the city of Cobija approached CI with a request for help managing its freshwater systems. In addition to being a tax-free zone with porous borders between Bolivia and Brazil, people were moving to Cobija for its timber, rubber, Brazil nuts and land for cattle grazing. As the fastest growing city in Bolivia, Cobija's officials were concerned about providing enough water for its increasing number of residents.
