[2] In the past few years Lake Olomega has suffered from an infestation of Water hyacinth which has caused problems for wildlife, fishing, and tourism.

For years this natural resource has received the black waters of the settlements to their round, pollution by livestock and fisheries hasn't been unregulated.

The site also includes the surrounding vegetation, such as herbaceous swamps and a patch of forest seasonally saturated, known as the Chiriqui and one of the last relics of this type of community in El Salvador The hydrological features of the site include flood control, water purification, and the replenishment of groundwater, serving for more than 9,000 inhabitants of the area.

Rich biodiversity An electronic report of the Ramsar Convention details show that the lagoon is home to several endangered species, such as the royal duck, dark ibis, the snail and the tree frog.

[citation needed] tambien puedes entrar por el lado de puerto viejo