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November 2009 Ecuador Trip

November 2009 Ecuador Trip[/caption]

Denver Professional Chapter of EWB has recently returned from another trip to Ecuador.  The small team arrived in Malingua Pamba on November 8, 2009.  The 5 day implementation trip was a success and the team accomplished many action items. 

They gave a short presentation at the last chapter meeting informing on what was accomplished, comprimises they had to make and problems that they noticed. Click here to see the trip report notes taken by project lead Joe Blair.

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Malingua Pamba Erosion Control Planting

Ecuador VillageNew steps are being taken in our Malingua Pamba, Ecuador Project.  Laura Backus one of our members that went on an implimentation trip to Ecuador and saw the problems that the people are having with erosion.

She is starting a Malingua Pamba Erosion Control Planting group.  This is to investigate the possibility of a collaborative erosion control and native tree planting project with the participation of the Malingua Pamba community, WRV, CELM, and the Denver Professional Chapter of EWB.

Pam is currently coordinating a CELM trip January 20th to 26th, and people interested in the erosion control project could travel with this group to scout the project and tour area nurseries.

For more information attend our next Denver Section EWB Meeting.

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Malingua Pamba Post-Trip Report

MP Woman with Hammer “Paulino, the President of Malingua Pamba and Chair of the Water Board reports that not only are the people overjoyed to have easier access to water, but that relationships between communities as well as neighbors have improved; oh, and of course, their health & sanitation are improving…” Read the full report here.
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Malingua Pamba Water Project News, Spring 2008

EWB will be making a fourth visit to Malingua Pamba, a rural village in the Ecuadorian Andes, in April 2008. This trip will continue implementing project activities initiated in April and November 2007. The upcoming group plans to build additional pressure-break tanks on the potable water system; provide training to the community on improved methods for mixing and pouring concrete tanks; upgrade weak and undersized pipes and connections; and help the community plan additional upgrades that they can accomplish between this and the next EWB visit. MP Child
Additionally, EWB will conduct pre-design activities related to the planned irrigation system build-out, tentatively scheduled for Fall 2008.A “living” report is being maintained by the Malingua Pamba Project Team that provides background on the community, on the water systems and on related topics. This report is intended to be a repository of information for our present and future team members, as well as a means of sharing information with potential donors and other interested parties. The report consists of a main section and supporting appendices, all of which can be downloaded from project information page.
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Projects Featured in RMWEF/AWWA Publication

Engineers Without Borders – USA (EWB-USA) is a non-profit humanitarian organization established to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their inhabitant ’s quality of life. The EWB-USA Denver Chapter was founded in 2006 by a group of professionals dedicated to utilizing their skills to help these communities. Membership is open to engineers and non-engineers alike, and all skills are valued, from health care and construction to education and language…

Kevin Greer wrote this article about our chapter and activities for a publication called “Rumbles” by the Rocky Mountain Water Environment Federation and Rocky Mountain Section of the American Waterworks Association. Download the full article here.

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Video of Project Work in Ecuador

Joel Haggar with Water Purification Specialists LLC created a wonderful, inspirational video of our work in Ecuador. You can view it on here on their website.  EWB-Denver has been involved with improving water delivery in Malingua Pamba, Ecuador, since August of 2006.  Malingua Pamba is a mountain village perched high on the Andes at 10,000 feet elevation.  This video contains 15 minutes of beautiful footage and heartwarming interviews.  Please take a moment to see how these dedicated Denver-area engineers are working to make a difference in the world! EWB-USA logo
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