Ecoturism project in Mexico
Yacine Khelladi (yacine@aacr.net)
Sun, 26 May 1996 11:43:45 -0400 (EDT)
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> I am a retired biologist, and my wife and I have become involved with =
> an organization know as El Custodio de las Tortugas, in Nayarit, Mexico, =
> between Puerto Vallarta and San Blas, an area of white sand beaches, =
> nesting sea turtles, wintering whales, and wildlife filled estuaries.=20
> Undiscovered by developers because it was inaccessible until two years =
> ago, it is on the verge of disastrous development. Our purpose is the =
> CONSERVATION of the largest sea turtle nesting beach in the region, as =
> well as the PRESERVATION of adjacent estuaries, lagoons, mangroves, and =
> jungle habitats. In addition we will be involved in the EDUCATION of the =
> local populace in the long term benefits of preserving areas of =
> ecological interest. The state of Nayarit has been able to fund one =
> turtle camp, which protected and released over 50,000 hatchlings of =
> several endangered sea turtle species last season. Still, over 70% of =
> the nests on this beach are destroyed or robbed. We have been authorized =
> to assist in building and maintaining an additional camp which will at =
> least double these results.
> We are seeking help on a variety of fronts. There is a need of equipment =
> and volunteer help in the manning of the turtle camp. In addition, with =
> the blessing of the local ejidos, we are in the process of putting =
> together a low-impact, eco-oriented resort complex, in order to provide =
> income for the local population without the negative impacts of large =
> scale development.
> Please check out our Web Page http://www.methow.com/~custodio
> Any help or comments will be appreciated.
>
> Dr. Mindaugas Labanauskas
> custodio@methow.com
>
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