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Conservation Opportunity and DNER join forces for the conservation of the reservoir in Toa Alta

June 21, 2024 Andrea Falche Dominicci

Conservation Opportunity (CO), together with the Department of Natural Resources (DNER) and the municipality of Toa Alta, held on November 18, 2023, a day of human waste cleanup and installation of signs emphasizing the “Enjoy with Conscience” campaign as an effort to preserve and protect the ecosystem.......

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CO develops Travel & ConSERVE initiative to attract volunteers outside Puerto Rico

June 13, 2024 Antonio Echevarría

The program offers various activities focused on the conservation of natural resources on the island.....

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CO reviews its third anniversary achievements

March 10, 2024 Antonio Echevarría

Since its creation in January 2021, Conservation Opportunity announced its third lap around the sun, marking the most productive year with activities and collaborations across Puerto Rico...

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Field biologist gets first professional experience in Cabo Rojo through Conservation Opportunity's efforts 

November 27, 2023 Antonio Echevarría

Fabián Feliciano Rivera obtained a position with the US Fish and Wildlife Service through Conservation Opportunity resources.....

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World Migratory Bird Day celebrated with new Enjoy with Conscience sign in Toro Negro

October 30, 2023 Antonio Echevarría

Numerous organizations and volunteers joined forces to care for the environment in the Toro Negro Community of Ciales....

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“I made the right decision when I decided to stay here”: young environmental planner gets placement through Conservation Opportunity 

October 4, 2023 Antonio Echevarría

Andrés Pérez shares how this organization has helped him develop professionally within biology in Puerto Rico. ...

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Successful installation of interpretive sign and waste collection at Arecibo spring

September 13, 2023 Antonio Echevarría

The non-profit organization, Conservation Opportunity (CO), together with the Department of Natural Resources (DNER) and participants, collected a total of 477.6 pounds of garbage (216.64kg) in Arecibo. The activity was carried out specifically in the Zanja Fría area, adjacent to the Caño Tiburones Nature Reserve.....

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Hunting expert explains hunters' connection to nature under the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation

August 1, 2023 Yamilet Aponte-Claudio

According to DNER data, animal hunting has been going on since before Europeans arrived in Puerto Rico....

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De Pajareo presents bird watching skills

July 12, 2023 admin

Its members emphasize some of the key qualities they use when observing birds that promote greater environmental well-being...

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CO cooperates with Finca Escuela de La Perla for sign installation and beach cleanup

May 30, 2023 Antonio Echevarría

The Conservation Opportunity (CO) team, along with Finca Escuela de La Perla, the Puerto Rico Detectorists Association, and the Bayamón Pack 334, celebrated “Scouts Trash the Trash Day” and the Festival of Endemic Birds by offering a talk on endemic birds of Puerto Rico. Likewise......

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