Susurros del Agua

A Bioregional Movement for Watershed Restoration & Cultural Resilience in Mogotes, Colombia

My work bridges body and land, self and system. I believe healing and regeneration must walk hand in hand. Learn more about how these threads weave together in my story.

About the Project:

Why We’re Listening to the Water & the People

Susurros del Agua is a grassroots bioregional initiative co-led by April Bartlett and Ricardo Palomino in Mogotes, Colombia.

By walking with the Río Mogoticos—studying its path, its rhythms, and what disturbs it’s natural flow —we come to understand the needs of the water. And by listening deeply to the voices of the community, we uncover the needs of the people who live alongside it.

We are documenting hydrological heritage and restoring connection to place through mapping, storytelling, arts, education, eco-cultural tourism, and cultural celebration—all in service of protecting and revitalizing the watershed.

Born from a community responding to ecological breakdown, Susurros del Agua empowers local leadership, honors ancestral knowledge, and cultivates a regenerative future rooted in relationship, memory, and care.

Lush green forested hillside with a reddish cliff in the background, cloudy sky, and a power line crossing the scene.

Our Work Weaves Together:

  • Bioregional Mapping – Connecting people to place through participatory mapping

  • Ecosystem Restoration – Supporting local reforestation and water source care

  • Eco-Cultural Events – Hosting music, panels, cafecitas, and regenerative markets

  • Youth Education – Facilitating ecological and cultural programs for future leaders

  • Storytelling & Media – Sharing the voice of Mogotes with the world

  • Community Organizing – Building capacity with systems, training, and support

Healing the water heals the land.

Healing the land heals the people.

We imagine a Mogotes where community decisions are rooted in ecological wisdom, where youth are leaders, and where tourism uplifts culture, care, and conservation.

Four children, three boys and one girl, are playing by a small water body in an outdoor setting with lush green trees and plants in the background. Two boys are sitting on a stone ledge, holding cups, while the other boy and girl are standing, helping each other climb down to the water's edge, with one boy reaching into the water. One child is wearing a face mask.

Scenes from the Territory

Join us for an immersion

Please note that space is limited. Be sure to reserve your spot in advance by filling out this registration form.