Global River Advocates, Regan Hillyer and Juan Pablo Barahona, Take a Stand for the Health of the World's Rivers

Join eco-warriors Regan Hillyer and Juan Pablo Barahona on a journey of discovery to uncover the desperately declining state of the planet's river water health. Learn how " It is no longer okay!" to desecrate these magnificent sources of on- going life and diversity.

Savegre, Costa Rica, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-- Renowned thought leaders, motivational speakers, and manifestation professionals, Regan Hillyer and Juan Pablo Barahona, have emerged as passionate advocates for the world's rivers and water health. Based in Costa Rica, this dynamic duo aims to draw attention to the urgent need for action to address the deteriorating state of our planet's rivers.

These passionate environmental advocates are now taking their message to a global audience, urging their online followers to take action and hold accountable the organisations, institutions, governments, and countries responsible for polluting and degrading water quality, on a massive scale.

Education and raising human consciousness lie at the heart of their mission. Hillyer and Barahona are determined to instil a deep love and appreciation for our precious natural surroundings, with a particular focus on the health of our rivers, the lifelines of our planet and vital hubs of biodiversity.

Citing alarming statistics, Hillyer emphasises the findings of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), which reveal that a staggering 40% of the world's rivers and inland waterways suffer from severe industrial pollution, human waste contamination, pesticide runoff, hazardous waste, mining activities, and habitat loss. Additionally, according to the United Nations, approximately 1.8 billion people rely on river-sourced drinking water contaminated with toxic heavy metals and industrial chemicals. The annual cost to address the health consequences and restore waterways is estimated at a staggering $2.6 trillion.

Furthermore, Hillyer and Barahona shed light on the devastating impact of these activities on river ecosystems, leading to the decline of "megafauna" species such as river dolphins, sturgeon, manatees, and catfish, which have seen their numbers plummet by over 94% in the post-industrial age. Equally concerning are the smaller, often microscopic species that have gone extinct, severing vital links in the delicate biological chain of river ecosystems.

The environmental advocates also underline the threat posed by climate change, with rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns leading to more frequent and severe droughts and floods. These climatic shifts further exacerbate the scarcity of clean water resources, compounding the challenges faced by rivers worldwide.

As serial entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and experienced coaches, Hillyer and Barahona raise pressing questions: When will polluters be held accountable and compelled to pay for the damage caused? When will corporations and profit-driven entities be prohibited from exploiting rivers as a free source of materials or using them as dumping grounds for waste?

By spotlighting these critical issues and inspiring action, Regan Hillyer and Juan Pablo Barahona are driving a global movement for the preservation and restoration of our planet's rivers. Together, they are igniting a collective consciousness that recognizes the urgent need for change and prompts individuals, organisations, and governments to prioritise the protection of our invaluable water resources.

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It's not okay to keep desecrating our rivers'

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