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Advancing Bird Conservation Across the Americas

This week, Sarah Otterstrom, our Executive Director, and Julie Martinez, our Environmental Education Coordinator are at the 5th International Partners in Flight Conference and Conservation Workshop. We have made a 40-year commitment to bird research and conservation in the Paso del Istmo Biological Corridor. Our integrated approach includes mapping habitat areas, characterizing land cover, reforestation, education, and community outreach. Visit our Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Initiative project profile to learn...

Surfonomics: Viewshed v. Break

In 2002, a surfer named Chad Nelsen enlisted an economist at Duke University to help put a price tag on a popular surfing spot on Puerto Rico’s northwest coast. Nelsen’s idea was novel: to prove that the waves breaking on the beach constituted a multimillion-dollar asset and persuade the local town to take pains to preserve it. source: Washington Post Building on advances in natural resource economics, the new field...

In the News: 24th Annual Waterman’s Ball

"For the surf industry, last weekend was prom." For the fourth year in a row, we were pleased to attend the Waterman's Ball, the surf industry's annual environmental fundraising event, hosted by SIMA: “Do what you love and help along the way,” a statement from Special Recognition Award recipient Jon Rose, was an overarching theme of this year’s Waterman’s Weekend as the surf industry gathered to raise money for the...

Nicaraguan Eco-Surf Adventure

Are you going to the Waterman's Ball this weekend? If so, look for the Nicaraguan Eco-Surf Adventure package donated by our amigas at CHICABRAVA, which includes the following: a one-week CHICABRAVA surf camp in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua CHICABRAVA water bottle, tank, and reusable shopping bag Entre Lago y Mar DVD highlighting the natural beauty and environmental conservation efforts in the region guided trip to a sea turtle...

Work at Paso Pacífico // Oportunidad de trabajar con nosotros

Coordinador del Proyecto PROYECTO EMPRENDIMIENTO Y LIDERAZGO AMBIENTAL PARA EL GEOTURISMO/FOMIN ATN/ME -13732-NI Paso Pacífico, con el apoyo del FOMIN/BID requiere seleccionar y contratar consultor para ocupar el cargo de coordinador de proyecto. El objetivo de este cargo es el de garantizar la coordinación operativa y estratégica que requiere la ejecución y alcance del propósito del proyecto, así como coordinar la Unidad Ejecutora para la obtención de los resultados deseables. ...

Meet Our Rangers // Presentamos Nuestros Guardaparques

Día Mundial de la Ranger Día Mundial de la Ranger es un día para recordar a los guardaparques que han sido heridos o muertos en acto de servicio, en particular durante el año anterior. Desde julio de 2012, más de 80 guardaparques han perdido sus vidas en el cumplimiento del deber. Forest Rangers :: GuardabosquesOur forest rangers foster saplings in tree nurseries, monitor growth in our reforestation areas, and...

Connections: Conservation & Sustainable Tourism

Our July newsletter is online. Read about our contributions to the Conservation & Sustainable Tourism Program to empower individuals and communities, improve natural resource management, and foster the creation of employment opportunities in and around national parks, private reserves, and other ecologically significant areas. We appreciate the support of FHI360 and the assistance from the U.S. Government and the American people. Catch up with our Guardaparques Junior from Tola, pictured...

Día Internacional del Manglar // International Mangrove Day

Sabes que? "La tortuga marina de la especie carey ha cambiado su hábitat tradicional que consistía de arrecifes de corales o rocosos por estuarios de manglar, para poder sortear las amenazas a su existencia." La Prensa, Septiembre 2011 Trabajamos con Iniciativa Carey del Pacifico Oriental (ICAPO). Juntos con los otros miembros, trabajamos para promover la recuperación de la tortuga carey (Eretmochelys imbricata) en el Pacífico Oriental. Restaurar y proteger los...

Desechos / Trashed

documental con oscarizado actor Jeremy Irons y la música impactante de Vangelis "Este es un viaje de investigación minucioso y valiente que lleva a Irons (y a nosotros) del escepticismo a la tristeza y del horror a la esperanza." - Cinema Planeta Paso Pacifico te invita al Documental Trashed viernes 26 de Julio viernes 2 de Agosto en horario de 10 am a 12 del medio dia en la Sala...

Connecting Surfers in San Juan

I had another exciting week in San Juan del Sur that began with a ladies surf trip to Playa Maderas. It was my first time surfing at Maderas since arriving in San Juan del Sur, and we had a great time! I also headed back to Remanso a few times to surf with some new friends. Later in the week, my roommate Madison and I explored Playa Hermosa. Although the...

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