Peru

Building Bridges: Collaborative Solutions for Water Sustainability Between Peru and Utah

In a collaboration between Utah Valley University and partner universities in Arequipa, Peru-Universidad Nacional San Agustín (UNSA), Universidad Católica Santa María (UCSM), and Universidad Católica San Pablo (UCSP) —along with the Binational Peru-Bolivia Institute Lago Titicaca (ALT), the Peru-Bolivia Lago Titicaca/Utah Lake Project addresses urgent water quality issues. Together, teams are conducting six areas of focused research: (1) studying bioaccumulation and biomagnification of heavy metals in water, sediments, and fish; (2) assessing microplastic pollution; (3) analyzing nutrient discharges and their role in algae blooms; (4) using GIS and remote sensing to monitor algae proliferation; (5) promoting public awareness and environmental education initiatives; and (6) exploring sustainable algae harvesting methods. This vital international partnership aims to foster innovative solutions for protecting two of the world's important freshwater ecosystems.

Image representing four Sustainable Development Goals (Clean Water and Sanitation Target, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, Quality Education) alongside their respective targets and indicators.

Volunteer in Peru working on water pipes
Volunteers in Peru

Project Report

first page of the Bridging Waters report

BRIDGING WATERS PROJECT REPORT