Rio Grande de Arecibo River

The Rio Grande de Arecibo is one of the longest and most important rivers in Puerto Rico and is in the karst region. The Rio Grande de Arecibo travels 40 miles to the north coast and rises in the Cordillera Central. It empties in the Atlantic Ocean and on the northern edge, it is impounded by the Dos Bocas hydroelectric dam and reservoir system. The Rio Grande de Arecibo can provide water for human use, groundwater, and service reservoirs. The Rio Grande de Arecibo isn’t perfect though, 6 species of wildlife and fish are endangered and there is a $2.5 million project to help these plants and animals called the Rio Grande of Arecibo Restorative Initiative. Their goal is to plant 50,000 native trees and to urge local farmers to help look after the wildlife. Overall, the Rio Grande de Arecibo is a big landmark in Puerto Rico, considering what Puerto Ricans are doing for the river. 

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