Medellín River

Medellín River
Medellín River

The Medellín River (Rio Medellín in Spanish), called Porce River during most of its course, is a river that flows though the Colombian city of Medellín. For many years an organization called Mi Rio (My River) was involved in cleaning the river, trying to bring the river back to its prior glory and cleanliness.

For the river's first 60 km (37 mi), it is referred to as the Medellín and the Porce thereafter. It is a tributary of the Nechi River which flows in turn into the Cauca River.[1]

Porce III Dam

On the river is the Porce III Dam which was completed in 2011.[2] [3]

References

  1. ^ "Qualifying rounds in Colombian project". International Water Power & Dam Construction. 19 August 2004. http://www.waterpowermagazine.com/story.asp?storyCode=2024334. Retrieved 9 July 2011. 
  2. ^ http://www.iadb.org/news/articledetail.cfm?language=EN&parid=4&arttype=PR&artID=1007
  3. ^ http://www.ingetec.com.co/experiencia/textos-proyectos/proyecto-hidroelectricos/porce-3.htm

Coordinates: 6°05′24″N 75°38′17″W / 6.09°N 75.63806°W / 6.09; -75.63806


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