Crisis Hídrica en la Cuenca del Maipo

The problem

Manuela Garretón completed her PhD research on water scarcity in Santiago's Maipo basin. The findings were critical - showing how high-income urban areas consume water while rural communities lack formal access.

But doctoral research often stays locked in academic papers. We needed to make this accessible.

What I built

An interactive website that presents the research through maps, data visualizations, and clear explanations. Visitors can explore water stress levels globally, then zoom into Santiago to understand the local crisis.

Tech stack

Built with React. Custom data visualizations showing water distribution, consumption patterns, and infrastructure gaps.

Why it matters

Climate research needs to reach beyond academia. This site makes complex environmental data understandable for policymakers, journalists, and citizens who need to grasp the urgency of Chile's water crisis.

When 42% of Santiago's rural population lacks formal water access while urban areas consume freely, that is not just data - that is a story that needs to be told clearly.