Researchers sampling water beside the Motagua River while a drone surveys overhead

A Living Laboratory

Building the world's Living River Laboratory.

The Motagua River will become a place where universities, scientists, engineers and innovators from around the world work together to develop the future of river restoration.

Using artificial intelligence, digital twins, satellite imagery, drone mapping, ecological research and continuous environmental monitoring, Project Catayoa will create one of the most advanced scientific restoration programmes ever undertaken.

Every discovery will contribute to a growing body of knowledge that can help regenerate rivers across the world.

This is not simply research.

It is the creation of a living laboratory where science, technology and nature work together to build a better future.

The Disciplines

Seven fields. One river. One shared mission.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Satellite Monitoring
  • Drone Mapping
  • Ecology
  • Universities
  • Scientific Research
  • Data & Analytics

A Blueprint for the World

The future of river restoration will not only be built on the Motagua

it will be taught from it.