The Leader || Documentary premieres on the restoration of the Maipo River Wetland
- Publicado el 27.02.2025
- Escrito por Angel Fondon
This morning, the Cosmos Foundation will present “Volver a habitar,” a documentary chronicling a decade of collaborative work to restore the southern bank of the Maipo River estuary.
The audiovisual work will be shown to authorities and special guests at 10 a.m. today in the auditorium of the San Antonio Museum of Natural and Historical History (MUSA).
“This effort has gained decisive momentum in the last two years thanks to the Socioecological Restoration Program, which has transformed a degraded space into an educational and experimental meeting point for the restoration of coastal wetlands on Chile’s central coast,” emphasized the foundation that manages the Maipo River Wetland nature sanctuary.
Among the program’s highlights captured in the documentary are the creation of “marsh cores,” the implementation of the innovative Miyawaki method to accelerate reforestation with native species, and the removal of more than 7,850 m³ of debris. Directed by renowned documentary filmmaker Mateo Barrenengoa, this Cosmos Foundation production will premiere with a special focus on the communities of San Antonio and Santo Domingo.
The documentary combines stories from key players in the restoration—including park rangers, specialists, residents, seniors, and volunteers—with stunning footage of the wetland’s birdlife and landscapes.