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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

Submitted on 26 August 2014 - 11:59pm

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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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Audubon and Toyota Invite Applicants for 2014 Fellowship and Innovation Grants

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NEW YORK, NY (July 8, 2014) –Toyota TogetherGreen, a conservation initiative of the National Audubon Society and Toyota, is pleased to invite applicants for its 2014 fellowship and innovation grants program. The program supports and fosters diverse, community-driven conservation projects that result in sustainable and innovative solutions.

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5th Symposium on Marine and Applied Coastal Research at the RUM

Submitted on 4 February 2014 - 4:11pm

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The University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez is celebrating the 5th Symposium on Marine and Applied Coastal Research this Thursday February 20th. For more information send an email to comunicacionespsgupr@gmail.com or call (787) 834-4726 or visit http://www.seagrantpr.org/research/index.html.

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National Model Forest would span 20 municipalities

Submitted on 23 January 2014 - 1:27am

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The project that would create Puerto Rico's first National Model Forest will be presented in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday said Governor Alejandro García Padilla, underscoring that this would be a historic project.

The area covered by the forest included 390,000 acres and spans 20 municipalitie and the purpose is to promote the sustainable management of the natural area.

 

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ONU recognizes work with Manatíes in Puerto Rico

Submitted on 3 October 2013 - 5:20pm

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ONU recognizes the conservation efforts with the manatíes in Puerto Rico as a model that can be replicated with other species in other countries.

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Call to reconsider Construction Council's plan for the northern Karst

Submitted on 2 October 2013 - 3:17am

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The conservation organization Citizens of the Karst (CDK) invited the Construction Council to reconsider their position and join the majority of Puerto Rican society in their efforst of protecting the northern Karst. 

 

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Las Cabachuelas, an underground treasure

Submitted on 26 September 2013 - 12:10pm

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In 2012, Las Cabachuelas cave system was designated as a natural reserve. Unfortunately, the money destined to promote its conservation its being used for other purposes, putting this important ecosystem at risk.

 

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Bats help prevent harmful pests

Submitted on 12 August 2013 - 2:25pm

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Scientists Isha Alexander and Keith Geluso used innovative field techniques to capture bats at Vieques Island. This information will be used to quantify the species of bats living in Vieques and to estimate their population, which is essential for developing management plans.

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Si eres parte de una organización para la conservación del ambiente o sustentabilidad en PR o el Caribe - Mira aquí!

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Developing a Compendium of Conservation Coalitions and Organizations in the U.S. Caribbean

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