Fundacion Sur Futuro, a non-governmental organization, is launching a project for the sustainable management of the higher basins of Sabana Yegua Dam in Azua, with a RD$138-million donation from the World Environment Fund. Listin Diario reports that the agreement between the foundation-led by Melba Seguro de Grullon-and the Dominican government was channeled through the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The project has a duration of five years and was approved with a US$4.4 fund that must be backed up by US$21.1 million to be provided by the Dominican government, plus US$3.4 million from Sur Futuro and a minimum of US$920,694 from the Kellogg Foundation. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace and was led by President Leonel Fernandez. Also present were Vice President Rafael Alburquerque, Environment Minister Max Puig, and the resident representative of the UN, Nicky Fabiancic.