Vega Baja

12 Caimans Captured in a Single Night

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The management of invasive species in Puerto Rico remains a complex challenge for local environmental authorities, as recent reports highlight the persistent presence of spectacled caimans in the island’s freshwater ecosystems. These reptiles, while not native to the archipelago, have established breeding populations in various wetlands and reservoirs, prompting ongoing efforts by both professional trappers … Read more

Why the San Diego Reservoir in Villena Has Been Empty Since 2010

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The San Diego reservoir in Villena, designed as the critical terminus for the Júcar-Vinalopó water transfer, has remained a symbol of infrastructural failure and administrative delay for over a decade. Intended to regulate the flow of water from the Júcar river to the arid regions of the Vinalopó valley, the facility has spent years largely … Read more