Río Culebrinas

Stream Connectivity Restoration Project

Funded by: USFWS

Period of Performance: 2023-2025

Summary: Full project title "Stream Connectivity Restoration Project at Rio Culebrinas in the Western Region of Puerto Rico". This project will be a continuation of the ongoing aquatic habitat connectivity initiative in Puerto Rico in collaboration with CESFO’s Coastal Program, the Southeast FAC Programs, CLCC, DNER and University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM). The main goal is to restore and enhance aquatic habitat and overall ecosystem integrity for the benefit of native aquatic species by augmenting the available habitat and maintaining stable populations and habitat suitability.