Evaluation of ecological quality in peri-urban rivers in Mexico City: a proposal for identifying and validating reference sites using benthic macroinvertebrates as indicators

Caro-Borrero, Ángela; Jiménez, Josefina; Hiriart, Marisa Mazari

doi:10.4081/jlimnol.2015.1304

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“…The orders Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, and Trichoptera (EPT) are characteristic of oligotrophic waters and environments with good ecological quality (Merritt et al 2008). Their presence can help determine the state of conservation of the springs, and their disappearance can be attributed to an alteration in habitat and/or physical-chemical characteristics (Tierno de Figueroa and López 2015; Caro-Borrero et al 2016). According to Carmona-Jiménez and Caro-Borrero (2017) and Caro et al (2016), there are 37 families of benthic macroinvertebrates reported in the Magdalena River, of which 65% were found in this research.…”

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“…Likewise, larvae recorded in this study of the order Plecoptera (families Nemouridae and Perlodidae) are sensitive to habitat degradation and organic pollution (Merritt et al 2008;Gullan and Cranston 2010). These orders and families have already been recognized as good indicators of ecological quality both in the sub-basin (Caro-Borrero et al 2016) and at the regional level within the Basin of Mexico (Carmona-Jiménez and Caro-Borrero 2017).…”

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“The springs are untouchable”: amid community management and government neglect, the last springs in peri-urban areas of Mexico City

Angela

Carmona-Jiménez

García-Temis

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In Latin America, conservation is a subject that cannot be understood outside of the social processes that determine the different conceptions, uses and customs related to nature and water. Mexico is an example of ecosystem diversity, where rural populations see their homes and ecosystems threatened by the uncontrolled advance of the urban sprawl. In addition, the lack of governance in water matters leaves both ecosystems and people in a situation of vulnerability. The aim of this research was to determine the ecological and social indicators of the state of conservation and management of the springs in Mexico City’s Conservation Soils, through: ecological quality, biological diversity and the management of rural-urban communities of water resources. The springs still conserve elements of good ecological quality and unique traits, making these sites hotspots of local diversity. However, ongoing activities endanger its integrity, such as in situ water extraction, the lack of local organization for the management of water resources and the poor presence of government institutions to accompany water management. The establishment of a citizen and government participation system for water management is recommended, considering local economic development, socio-cultural complexity, ecosystem richness and fragility, and the socio-ecological context in which these water distribution mechanisms are established. As well, actions that includes a census of water bodies and the economic activities that depend on them, the ecological evaluation of actively used springs and water distribution agreements at the local level that consider the previous points.

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“The springs are untouchable”: amid community management and government neglect, the last springs in peri-urban areas of Mexico City

Angela

Carmona-Jiménez

García-Temis

et al. 2022

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“…Spaces for new residential development within the city are fewer and the population continues to grow and demand more resources, increasing the production of waste, the emission of greenhouse gases, the number of fires, the illegal occupation of protected areas, and the depletion of available natural resources ( Santibáñez-Andrade et al 2015 ; SEMARNAT 2016 ; Heider et al 2018 ). Increased urbanization around Mexico City proper has also affected rivers and streams ( Caro-Borrero et al 2016 ). This considerable modification of the natural habitat exerts a constant pressure on the biological diversity of Mexico City.…”

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A conservation checklist of the amphibians and reptiles of Mexico City, with comparisons with adjoining states

Lemos‐Espinal¹,

Smith²

2020

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Mexico City houses one of the most populous urban areas of the world, and the modification of its natural habitat likely influences the biological diversity found there. In particular, amphibians and reptiles are likely affected by these modifications. Herein, we present an updated list of the species of amphibians and reptiles that inhabit Mexico City. Mexico City harbors 65 species of amphibians and reptiles, which represent 21 families and 33 genera. These include 18 species of amphibians (nine anurans and nine salamanders) and 47 species of reptiles (14 lizards, 30 snakes [one introduced], and three turtles [one introduced]). Forty-eight of the amphibian and reptile species in Mexico City are endemic to Mexico, with two endemic to Mexico City. The most diverse region of Mexico City is the Forests and Ravines region, which is home to 43 species. Eleven species of amphibians and reptiles in Mexico City are IUCN listed, 16 are placed in a protected category by SEMARNAT (Secretaria del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales), and 27 species are categorized as high risk by the EVS (Environmental Viability Score). Mexico City shares almost 94% of its species with the State of Mexico.

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Addressing Stressors to Riverine Waters Quality: The Case of the Nexapa River

Navarro-Frómeta¹,

Navarrete-Rosas²

2019

Water Availability and Management in Mexico

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Evaluation of ecological quality in peri-urban rivers in Mexico City: a proposal for identifying and validating reference sites using benthic macroinvertebrates as indicators

Abstract: Conservation and management of aquatic ecosystems that are significantly influenced by urban activities requires the classification

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“The springs are untouchable”: amid community management and government neglect, the last springs in peri-urban areas of Mexico City

“The springs are untouchable”: amid community management and government neglect, the last springs in peri-urban areas of Mexico City

A conservation checklist of the amphibians and reptiles of Mexico City, with comparisons with adjoining states

Addressing Stressors to Riverine Waters Quality: The Case of the Nexapa River

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