Expected Impact
The Mayas is designed to generate measurable scientific, environmental, and societal impact across the Yucatán Peninsula and beyond.
Scientific Impact
- Establish the first large-scale, integrated functional model of groundwater movement across the peninsula.
- Provide high-resolution datasets that enable long-term monitoring and future research.
- Advance methodological standards for investigating coastal karst aquifer systems worldwide.
Environmental Impact
- Improve early identification of vulnerable zones and contamination pathways.
- Strengthen conservation strategies for cenotes, terrestrial ecosystems, coastal lagoons, and coral reef systems.
- Increase the effectiveness of restoration projects by integrating groundwater connectivity into environmental planning.
Policy and Management Impact
- Support evidence-based decision-making in land-use planning and water protection.
- Provide authorities and institutions with actionable hydrogeological insights.
- Offer a scientific framework for sustainable development in karst coastal regions.
Societal Impact
- Increase public awareness of the aquifer as a shared and critical resource.
- Encourage long-term stewardship through education and transparent communication.
- Contribute to intergenerational knowledge about one of the region’s most vital natural systems.