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ECOYACO is a research entity capable of carrying out the following activities:

  • Formulation and implementation of research projects and management of terrestrial and aquatic resources.

  • Formulation and implementation of development plans, environmental management plans and risk management in watersheds.

  • Development of environmental and social valuation protocols.

  • Ecological and water quality bioindication.

  • Studies of phytoplankton, zooplankton, ichthyoplankton, periphyton, benthos, fish, macrophytes and associated fauna.

  • Studies of insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. 

  • Hydrology of small streams.

  • Hydroclimatic modeling.

  • Greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory in aquatic ecosystems.

  • Physical, chemical and biological modeling of lakes, reservoirs and rivers.

  • Identification and assessment of pollution in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

  • Assessment of benthic demand, primary and secondary productivity.

  • Studies of fish carrying capacity in natural and artificial lentic ecosystems. 

  • Physical and chemical analysis of waters and soils.

  • Toxicity and xenobiotic analysis in aquatic ecosystems.

  • Environmental studies for the declaration of protected areas.

  • Zoning studies and environmental management plans for protected areas.

  • Multitemporal studies for evaluation of water bodies, vegetation cover and property studies.

  • Studies of fragmentation and integral connectivity models of ecosystems.