Chingaza National Natural Park
Bogotá, March 22, 2025 – The Chingaza National Natural Park, a key source that supplies 80% of Bogotá's drinking water, is receiving permanent surveillance by two platoons of the Military Forces with unmanned aircraft belonging to the Mechanized Cavalry Group #10 Tequendama. This strategic asset, considered one of the most important natural treasures of Colombia, is now more than ever the object of special protection by the soldiers, who have assumed the responsibility of working to promote the security of the water resource and the preservation of its ecosystem.
In addition to protecting the water supply of the capital city, the troops of the Cavalry Group are responsible for specific operations to preserve the biodiversity of the park. A clear example of its operation was the military operations carried out in January of this year, in response to a fire that devastated about 147 hectares of this important natural space.
The rapid intervention of the Golillas military base, in conjunction with firefighters and institutions such as National Natural Parks, was crucial to prevent the fire from hitting more than 520 hectares, as confirmed by the Ministry of Environment. This joint work prevented an even greater environmental catastrophe, protecting not only the water, but in the same way the specimens of fauna and flora that inhabit Chingaza.
In addition to their work in the park, the soldiers on military service conduct other security tasks, such as guarding checkpoints on the road that connects the department of Cundinamarca with the department of Meta, ensuring the safe transit of the inhabitants of La Calera, Fomeque and San Juanito.
In the midst of the current climate challenges that are hitting the reservoirs, the Military Forces are calling on citizens: “Make a rational use of this liquid, let's not waste it. Let's educate and promote awareness campaigns for responsible water management," they emphasized.
Source: Strategic Communications - general command of the military forces
