Cover Photo © Pablo Petracci
Description
This municipal reserve includes open coastal environments adapted to high salt concentrations, where endangered species such as the Southern Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) and the Olrog’s Gull (Larus atlanticus) are present, along with a varied fauna of resident and migratory species. The area also has a very high educational potential due to its proximity to the city of Bahía Blanca. Jume marshes (Sarcocornia perennis) environments stand out.
Geographic Location
Province
Buenos Aires
Coordinates
-38.76° Latitude S
-62.32° Longitude W
Size and Limits
Total Area:
Marine Area:
Continental Area:
NOTES ON SURFACE ESTIMATION
Area estimated based on the calculation of the area of the polygon represented on the map (ArcGIS PRO) with an Albers Equivalent Conic projection to preserve area calculations.
3.19 km2 according to the Municipal Ordinance of creation (N° 13892).
Legal Aspects
Jurisdiction
Provincial – Municipal
Year of Creation
2011
Creation Legislation
Decree 469
Eco-regiones
Marina
Terrestre
Espinal Ecoregion
Tipos de hábitat
- Continental Habitat: shrub steppe.
- Intertidial: salt marshes, crab banks, tidal flats.
Conservation Objectives
Coastal environments adapted to high salt concentrations. Presence of Olrog’s gulls and species of migratory and resident birds.
Human Activities
- Coastal tourism
- Recreational boat fishing
- Recreational coastal fishin
- Artisanal subsistence fishing
- General navigation
- Nautical sports with motor boats
- Sailing water sports
- Research
Conservation challenges of iconi species
One of the main conservation challenges is the management of contamination in the area from garbage, solid waste dumping, and untreated sewage effluents. Before the reserve was created, the area was a municipal garbage dump.
Management
Land ownership
The terrestrial sector up to the shore line corresponds to Bahia Blanca Municipality.
Bahía Blanca Port Management Consortium is in charge of the coastal area, from the shore line and including the intertidal areas.
Personnel
No personnel
Infrastructure
No infrastructure
Action plan for species
No data
Management effectiveness and evaluation year
Not evaluated
Public use
The area is open for tourism. There are no statistics on the number of visitors per year.
Without services
There is no entrance fee.
Sources consulted: Provincial Decree No. 469/11.
Expert review: Pablo Petracci (2021) – Researcher, Universidad Nacional del Sur