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The entity states that, throughout history, rivers have been used as a source of energy and life, a means of transport, a landfill, etc., which has meant, to a greater or lesser extent, the degradation of their waters and their banks, as well as the flora and fauna that inhabit them. For this reason, the entity continues, freshwater ecosystems are one of the most degraded natural environments in our country, with their conservation and improvement being their priority. The study of these river ecosystems and the determination of their state of conservation, together with the corresponding restoration and improvement in situ of these threatened ecosystems, will be the backbone of the river volunteering programme, proposed by the Cabaña Real de Carreteros and based on the participation of citizens, which aims to directly improve the state of the rivers of the Duero and Ebro Basins.

The main objective is to conserve the riparian landscape, restore enclaves, improve ecological connectivity and educate about the great importance of habitats linked to fresh water, through the promotion and promotion of environmental volunteering and citizen participation, as the best tool for the protection and enhancement of our rivers, riverbanks and wetlands. mainly from 30 towns in the Duero and Ebro basins:

The specific objectives are as follows:

• To develop environmental volunteering actions, aimed at improving the state of conservation of the natural and cultural heritage linked to rivers, riverbanks and wetlands, mainly in 30 towns in the Ebro and Duero basins, with the participation of residents of all ages and profiles, companies and administrations, both in rural and natural environments, as well as in urban areas.
• To raise awareness and train citizens of all ages and profiles about the need to conserve rivers, riverbanks and wetlands, and their environmental, social and economic importance, also promoting citizen participation as a tool for environmental conservation.

• Actions for landscape conservation, river connectivity and ecological restoration of rivers and riverbanks:
  • Cleaning of riverbeds, streams and wetlands.
  • Revegetation of margins (planting and cutting).
  • Support for birdlife (feeders and nest boxes) and entomofauna.
  • Support for amphibians (construction of ramps, ponds…)
  • Elimination of exotic species of fauna and flora.

• Actions to evaluate the state of our rivers:
  • Study of macro invertebrates.
  • Water analysis with sampling kits.

– 112 activities in 40 municipalities/towns.

– 31 stretches of rivers improved thanks to citizen participation.

– 31 talks, concerts, workshops or routes.