Ecological Rescue: 22 Tons of Trash Removed from San José del Cabo Estuary in Historic Cleanup

In a monumental effort to preserve one of Baja California Sur's most vital and fragile ecosystems, Public Services brigades, ecologists, and civil volunteers managed to remove a total of **22 tons of waste** from the San José del Cabo Estuary. This massive cleanup day, held in May 2026, highlights both the vulnerability of this State Ecological Reserve and the citizenship's commitment to defending their natural heritage against pollution.

Among the waste removed were single-use plastics, tires, remains of appliances, and an alarming amount of debris that had been illegally dumped or washed away by currents. The Estuary is a RAMSAR site of international importance, functioning as a freshwater oasis that is home to endemic species and a resting point for migratory birds. The presence of such an amount of trash not only tarnishes its beauty but also alters the chemical balance of the water and puts local wildlife at risk.

Municipal authorities have indicated that these sessions will be permanent but emphasize that the ultimate solution is not to clean more, but to litter less. In 2026, the goal is to tighten surveillance and sanctions for those who use the surroundings of the Estuary as a landfill. The success of this cleanup day is a wake-up call: the Estuary is the heart of San José del Cabo, and keeping it alive is a shared responsibility that cannot wait.