| Annual budget:
$5,500.00
– minimum required to cover the costs of fuel, uniforms, and
food. The association depends on donations and does not have
a fixed budget. Major donors:
- Critical
Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), United States (site)
- Conservation International, Regional
Objectives:
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Contribute
to the preservation, surveillance, monitoring, maintenance,
and control of the natural resources of the Mahogany wetlands
region.
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Integrate,
educate, and raise awareness among the population of the
importance of protecting their natural resources.
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Contribute,
support, and coordinate efforts with public and private
organizations within and outside of Nicaragua that are
interested in studying the Mahogany wetlands region, promoting
the rational and sustainable use of natural resources,
and improving the quality of life of local families.
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Obtain
and administer technical, financial, and educational resources
from public or private organizations, within or outside
of the country, and development agencies and organizations
that are interested in the protection and conservation
of natural resources and strengthening local management.
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Facilitate
communication and exchange of experiences between local, regional, and international
organizations that work towards the same goals.
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Develop
and promote projects that support the sustainble use of
natural resources in the Mahogany wetlands.
Description of the area where organization works:
The
Mahogany Municipal Wetlands Park covers an area of 173 square
miles. This park was created by the Bluefields and Rama municipalities
to protect the wetlands of international importance (Ramsar
sites) that are areas for the reproduction, nesting, and dispersal
of aquatic species such as the guapote and sábalo,
and stopover sites for migratory birds. The park forms part
of the Reserve of the Biosphere of Southeastern Nicaragua,
one of the richest areas in biodiversity in the country that
includes wildlife areas such as the Punta Gorda Natural Reserve
and the Indio Maíz Biological Reserve. The area is
located 26 miles to the northwest of Bluefields in the South
Atlantic Autonomous Region of Nicaragua, bordering with the
Cerro Silva Natural Reserve to the northwest.
Due
to its location and characteristics, this is a strategic area
to create biological corridors. The region holds a high density
of flora and fauna, some of which are considered in danger
of extinction.
Memberships:
Honorary
membership is a distinction conferred by the general assembly
to those persons or organizations, national or international,
which have made a special contribution to the association,
forest guards, and the community.
To
obtain membership to the association, a letter of request
should be addressed to the board of directors. Benefits
of membership:
Participate
in person or as a delegate representing organizations or companies,
with voice but without voting power for decisions on the work
plans of the organization.
Receive
information on the progress and goals, financial statements, plans, and programs. Number
of members: 10
Projects:
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Strengthening
the Work of Community Park Guards in the Mahogany Municipal
Ecological Park Wetlands in the Southern Atlantic Autonomous
Region of Nicaragua
Summary:
This project is providing equipment to park guards for
the surveillance, control, and monitoring of the Mahogany
Municipal Ecological Park Wetlands in the Southern Atlantic
Autonomous Region of Nicaragua. In order to carry out
their work, the park guards require the following equipment
and supplies: an outboard motor; a fiberglass boat; long-range
radio equipment; day and night vision binoculars; rechargeable
batteries; gasoline; and oil. A park guard station that
can also be used as a lodge for the members of the organization
is also needed.
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Supporting Volunteer Park Guards in the Mahogany Wetlands Municipal Ecological Park in Nicaragua (Phase II)
Summary: Better equipment and maintenance helped the park guards improve surveillance, control, and monitoring of the area. Improvements were made to the station or center of operations and logistics as well as to the members´ lodge in order to house researchers and volunteers that help with the conservation of the park.
Principal
accomplishments:
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Lodging
is available as well as transportation within the park.
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A
team for monitoring and control is in
place.
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Partial
control of the illegal activities that threaten the biodiversity
of the park.
Volunteers:
- Help
forest guards in their work.
- Provide
assistance in the design and maintenance of the area.
- Provide
support for research including the possibility of carrying
out personal research projects.
Due
to limited funds for forest guards, the association can only
provide lodging and transportation for activities within the
park. The
volunteer must cover the cost of food and transportation to
the site. Related links:
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