The first step in the renovation of a river is to know it: Quality of its waters, changes in volume and how it is used by the population.

For the river to survive one has to prevents its contamination and overexploitation, which requires that the local population takes charge of its sustainable management.

This can only be achieved if the local government develops sustainable management practices

Riverbanks are a factor for a river’s health. An integral restoration of a river requires:

1. an adequate management of solid waste;

2. Prevention of the accumulation of agricultural, industrial and human waste on its riverbanks;

3. Reforestation with native species.

Rivers are the source of life-hood for many communities who use them as source of potable water and irrigation. Unfortunately today they are also a major source of illness as they are severely affected by pollution.

The river’s regeneration is only viable if the local population understands and see the benefits taking place; so that it comes from them the desire to make changes and actively take part in achieving sustainable management of their water resources