Thursday, March 26 > The Future is Urban
We have been closely monitoring the reports regarding the Coronavirus. To help assure the health and safetyof our staff, their families, and the community in which we live and work, we are regretfully announcing the cancellation of all programming and events scheduled by Caminos de Agua, the Agua Vida Coalition, and the Municipality of San Miguel de Allende in observance of World Water Week from March 22nd through the 29th.
We hope that all our friends, supporters, and members of our community will take all the necessary steps to protect their health and that of their families as we enter this period.
For more information visit http://coronavirus.guanajuato.gob.mx.www.caminosdeagua.org
Time: CANCELLED
Location: CANCELLED
Language: Spanish (with simultaneous translation to English)
Costs: Free
As the world becomes more urbanized and population increases exponentially, it is becoming of utmost importance to incorporate green infrastructure into our communities. Within San Miguel itself, we are seeing more development than ever before.
Synopsis of Talk: The Future is Urban, Green Infrastructure for Your Community
Joaquin Murrieta of Watershed Management Group will address urban planning with an emphasis on utilizing the power of rain for a more sustainable future. He will delve into the following topics:
· What happens when it rains in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato?
· What can we as a community do to use water in a productive way
· The importance of rain water for our community to prosper.
Get To Know Joaquin
Joaquin specializes in building resilience in diverse communities by enhancing the connections between people, culture, and natural resources. He brings vast experience on the multicultural border region between the US and Mexico, where he has implemented community-based approaches to the management of watersheds, river restoration, geo-tourism, conservation of native peoples, and best practices for the ranching community. His past work has been with the Sonoran Institute and as a consultant for National Geographic Society. Joaquin is a graduate of the University of Arizona with MSc in Natural Resources and Agricultural Economics and a Ph.D. in Renewable Natural Resources Studies with an emphasis on management, policy, and economics of natural resources. A native of Sonora, Mexico, and resident of Arizona, he is bilingual.
To view the entire list of World Water Day Events, click here.