Overview of the Investment and Its Impact
In a significant move to bolster Sinaloa’s commercial and recreational fishing, Governor Rubén Rocha Moya launched the Program of Restocking Ponds and Reservoirs 2025. This initiative involves the restocking of 24.5 million fry across 12 ponds and dams spread over 12 municipalities in Sinaloa, with a total investment of 12 million pesos.
Details of the Initiative
- The program kicked off at Presa Picachos in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, with the planting of 900,000 tilapia fry.
- The initiative aims to benefit local communities dependent on fishing, ensuring their livelihoods are sustained.
- Rocha Moya pledged to build a Cobaes extension in Picachos starting January, enabling local youth to pursue preparatory education without relocating.
- He also committed to clearing the Virgen Maria dam to facilitate fishing, currently hindered by excessive aquatic vegetation.
Supporting Institutions and Achievements
The event saw representatives from Sinaloa’s four certified restocking centers: Bacurato, El Varejonal, Mazatlán, and Presa Picachos. These centers supply the 24.5 million fry for restocking, ensuring high-quality products through specialized work.
Secretary of Fisheries, Flor Emilia Guerra Mena, highlighted Sinaloa’s unique position as the sole state in Mexico with a fry restocking program. Initially, only the Bacurato pond in Sinaloa had a breeding center; now, thanks to Rocha Moya’s support, three more centers have been established in El Varejonal, Mazatlán, and Presa Picachos.
Sinaloa leads Mexico in tilapia production, a testament to the hard work of pond and dam producers. Guerra Mena emphasized this point during a recent forum in Mexico, where Conapesca acknowledged Sinaloa’s leading position.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Program of Restocking Ponds and Reservoirs 2025? It’s an initiative by Governor Rubén Rocha Moya to restore 24.5 million fry across 12 ponds and dams in Sinaloa, investing 12 million pesos.
- Why is this initiative important? It supports local communities dependent on fishing, ensuring their livelihoods and sustaining Sinaloa’s leading position in tilapia production.
- What other commitments has Rocha Moya made to the Picachos community? He pledged to build a Cobaes extension and clear the Virgen Maria dam for improved fishing opportunities.
- Why is Sinaloa unique in Mexico’s fisheries sector? It’s the only state with a comprehensive fry restocking program and leads in tilapia production, thanks to dedicated producers in its ponds and dams.
