Publication

Fact Sheet

Chiapa de Corzo Litter Snapshot

Description

The City of Chiapa de Corzo (Chiapas, Mexico) is located on the shore of the Grijalva River, upstream of the Sumidero Canyon National Park. The Chiquito River meanders through Chiapa de Corzo before it flows into the Grijalva River. In 2023, litter traps were installed and maintained at three locations in the Chiquito River over a period of five months. These in-stream devices intercepted floating litter and prevented it from flowing farther downstream. The goal? To stop litter in its tracks and raise public awareness about the flow of litter downstream to the ocean.