The NGO Associação REGUA obtained its CNPJ at the 2nd Notary Office of Cachoeiras de Macacu.
The Environmental Education Programme was initiated in local schools, together with the Young Guardians Programme, in partnership with the Golden Lion Tamarin Association and with financial support from CI (Conservation International).

Project for the Reintroduction of the Red-billed Curassow (Crax blumenbachii), in partnership with Crax Brasil, the University of São Carlos, and funded by the Wetlands Trust (United Kingdom).

INEA officially approved the creation of REGUA’s first Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN) (302 ha) by the IBIO Institute, with support from SOS Mata Atlântica.

Renewal of sponsorship from Petrobras Socioambiental. The Tapir Reintroduction Project was initiated through Refauna, and the reintroduction of Jacutinga birds through SAVE Brasil. INEA officially approved the creation of REGUA’s third Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN) in the area known as "João Paulo."

Launch of the Replântica Project in partnership with the University of Cologne (TH Köln) and renewal of the partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation for environmental education activities.

The first forest rangers were hired.
The first land acquisition was made to become part of REGUA’s estate.
The Três Picos State Park (PETP) was created, overlapping areas of REGUA.

Participation in the Avistar event, which attracts birdwatchers to the Baixada Fluminense region.

Sponsorship from Petrobras Socioambiental expanded the scope of forest restoration and environmental education, extending the programme throughout the municipality of Cachoeiras de Macacu.

Third phase of the Guapiaçu Project. Activities were suspended due to COVID-19.

Acquisition of Fazenda São José, with facilities suitable for concentrating conservation activities and attracting the target audience of birdwatchers.

SOS Mata Atlântica funded forest restoration in degraded areas of REGUA.
With renovations to the headquarters’ infrastructure, REGUA began to receive groups of university students and researchers.

REGUA received recognition as an Advanced Station of the Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve.

Approval of REGUA’s Management Plan. INEA officially approved the creation of REGUA’s fourth and fifth Private Natural Heritage Reserves (RPPNs). Technical and financial partnership with WWF for the restoration of 20 hectares.

The wetland restoration project was initiated at Fazenda São José.
The Biomas Institute carried out a faunal survey, highlighting the good conservation status of the forest.

Iniciativa Verde funded forest restoration in degraded areas of REGUA.

INEA officially approved the creation of REGUA’s second Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN) (35.2 ha) in the Santa Maria neighbourhood.
The first OFF (Fluminense Forest Observatory), organised by INEA and REGUA, attracted reforesters and an audience interested in ecological restoration.

Partnership with the International Institute for Sustainability (IIS) for the enrichment of a 22-hectare area and renewal of the technical and financial partnership with WWF.

Agreement with the Ministry of the Environment (MMA) for the preparation of the Agenda 21 of Cachoeiras de Macacu.

The success of the forest restoration enabled funding from the Central Fluminense Mosaic for the expansion of REGUA’s nursery.

The Alliance for Climate, Community, and Biodiversity approved the reforestation of 100 hectares as part of the Guapiaçu Grande Vida (GGV) project, sponsored by Petrobras.

Initiation of the partnership and sponsorship with Mitsubishi Corporation for environmental education activities