Axolotl conservation in the Xochimilco wetland

by MOVIMIENTO DE JOVENES POR EL AGUA AC
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Axolotl conservation in the Xochimilco wetland
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Axolotl conservation in the Xochimilco wetland
Axolotl conservation in the Xochimilco wetland
Axolotl conservation in the Xochimilco wetland
Axolotl conservation in the Xochimilco wetland
Axolotl conservation in the Xochimilco wetland
Axolotl conservation in the Xochimilco wetland
Axolotl conservation in the Xochimilco wetland
Axolotl conservation in the Xochimilco wetland
Axolotl conservation in the Xochimilco wetland
Axolotl conservation in the Xochimilco wetland
Axolotl conservation in the Xochimilco wetland
Axolotl conservation in the Xochimilco wetland
Axolotl conservation in the Xochimilco wetland
Axolotl conservation in the Xochimilco wetland
Axolotl conservation in the Xochimilco wetland
Axolotl conservation in the Xochimilco wetland

Project Report | Mar 3, 2025
Fourth report

By RAFAEL HERNANDEZ | PROJECT COORDINATOR

Working on the creation of the natural ponds
Working on the creation of the natural ponds

Hello!

This last quarter, we had some great news for our project! We have managed to increase the total habitat area for the axolotls.

On one hand, we built a new shelter at the conservation center, along with new tanks for breeding and raising juvenile specimens. The shelter provides additional tanks and workspace, allowing us to process all of our water samples on-site. This is a huge step forward!

On the other hand, we have begun working on a 3-hectare lake for the axolotls. Our first step in this area is to establish natural ponds with native vegetation. This is a monumental task, as wetlands are challenging environments for both people and tools. However, thanks to the many volunteers who have joined us, these tasks have become much more manageable.

This season, your donations went directly toward acquiring materials and tools that enabled us to build the shelter, work on the natural ponds, and set up the new tanks. We were also able to purchase furniture to better protect our laboratory equipment.

None of this would have been possible without your generosity. We are deeply grateful for your support, which allows us to continue protecting axolotls and their habitat. Thank you for being a part of this mission!

Working on the creation of the new tanks!
Working on the creation of the new tanks!
Wood is an essential raw material for this project
Wood is an essential raw material for this project
With wood we can build bigger shelters
With wood we can build bigger shelters
We can also create sustainable trails for the lake
We can also create sustainable trails for the lake
Thanks to your donations, our staff and volunteers
Thanks to your donations, our staff and volunteers
The ponds will hold native mini ecosystems!
The ponds will hold native mini ecosystems!
Inside the new shelter we have more space to work!
Inside the new shelter we have more space to work!
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MOVIMIENTO DE JOVENES POR EL AGUA AC

Location: Mexico City - Mexico
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