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DRNA alerts citizens of illegality of parking on riverbeds

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The Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA) is warning citizens that it is illegal to park their cars on river shores. DRNA is also asking citizens to report this illegal activity by calling 787-724-5700 to inform rangers.

 

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Authorities urge to protect the manatee

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Dr. Nilda Jiménez urged citizens to immediately notify authorities if they see a manatee that is trapped or hurt. 

People can call 787-724-5700. 

 

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First leatherback sea turtle nest reported last week

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The DRNA reported the first leatherback sea turtle nest last week in Carolina.

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Puerto Rican Night Jar threatened by deforestation

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The Coalition Pro-Health and the Environment from de Susúa neighborhood in Sabana Grande and Arenas in Guánica warned about the threat that the construction of atenna towers represent for the Puerto Rican Night Jar's habitat. The Puerto Rican Night Jar is a critically endangered species.

 

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International organization WIDECAST recognizes Puerto Rican efforts for turtle conservation

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The Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Network (WIDECAST) recognized the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources' community-based efforts towards sea turtle conservation.

 

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Efforts to save the Mona iguana

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The populations of the Mona iguana have decreased so much that a breeding programs has been put in place to foster its recovery.

 

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DRNA released 15 Puerto Rican parrots as part of efforts to increase the parrot's population

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The Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DRNA) released 15 Puerto Rican Parrots into the wild life as an conservation effort.

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A 100 years since the death of Martha, the last Passenger Pigeon

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September 1st, 2014 was the 100th year anniversary of the death of Martha, the last passenger pigeon. This species once had millions of specimens and went extint. Its story offers important lessons about the conservation of threatened or endangered species.

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Scientists report first hatching of Puerto Rican parrots in the wild outside of El Yunque

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Carmen Guerrero Pérez, secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, Cynthia K. Dohner, the director of the Southeast region of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Liz Agpaoa, forester for the Southeast region of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, announced that two Puerto Rican parrots were hatched in a natural nest in the wild outside of El Yunque, a milestone in 144 years.

 

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