All over the world, people are displaced, communities are shattered and ecosystems are devastated when destructive dams are built. But we are fighting back to defend our rivers and their rights.
Comite Salvemos Temaca, Acasico y Palmarejo
October 1-7, 2010, the town of Temacapulín – called “Temaca” by its residents – hosted Rivers for Life 3: The Third International Meeting of Dam-Affected People and Their Allies.
Why did Rivers for Life 3 take place in Temaca? Because this beautiful, historic town is threatened by an unnecessary project called El Zapotillo Dam.
To support the struggle to stop this dam, there is an international campaign called “The Eyes of the World Are Watching Temaca.”
You can help!
- Make a banner that says “The Eyes of the World Are Watching Temaca” in your local language.
- Have someone take a photo of you with the banner.
- Email it to berklee@internationalrivers.org, difusion@riosparalavida3.org, and salvemostemaca@hotmail.com
Comite Salvemos Temaca, Acasico y Palmarejo
Please join the campaign to save the historic town of Temaca from being flooded out of existence! Comite Salvemos Temaca, Acasico y Palmarejo
More information
- The campaign to stop El Zapotillo Dam
- November 10th International Day of Action for the Cancellation of El Zapotillo Dam.
- Pictures of Temacapulín on Flickr
- Rivers for Life 3: The Third International Meeting of Dam-Affected People and Their Allies