Oceans generate oxygen, provide food and regulate the climate, among many other benefits.

AyA says 57,000 people could find themselves without running water for at least 12 hours.

The Environmental Technical Secretariat asked for the demarcation of all wetland areas inside the property before any type of work on the pineapple project continues.

Three beaches will display blue flags with the maximum of five stars for the next 12 months, all of them on the Pacific coast.

Environment Ministry officials are currently working on the National Wetland Inventory, a project to compile an updated list of all water sources in the country.

The Water and Sewer Institute rationing plan will focus on cantons in the capital of San José.

Costa Rican towns that host millions of tourists must deal with the influx of waste from tourism, often without municipal experience or proper funding. But you can help.

An investigation by The Tico Times and The Voice of Guanacaste into the management of the Tempisque River shows a history of neglect, faulty data and lack of enforcement of environmental and water regulations.