The Ecuadorian Rivers Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the water resources of Ecuador, from the Andes to the Amazon. They aim to raise global awareness about watershed issues in Ecuador and work towards minimizing the exploitation of the environment and the people who depend on it.
The institute is actively involved in defending the Jondachi River, one of the last remaining free-flowing tributaries to the Amazon and a premier kayaking destination in Ecuador. They have successfully stalled out dam development on the Jondachi through legal action and organizing the annual Jondachi Fest, which celebrates and promotes the river as an invaluable resource for tourism and natural heritage. The institute's ultimate goal is to secure a protected river designation for the Jondachi watershed, setting a precedent for the conservation of threatened rivers within the Amazon Basin.
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