Puerto Rican youth participates in international educational exchange program in Ghana
Alayón Rivera now contributes to studies that improve environmental protection policies in Puerto Rico.
Conservation Opportunity leads digital tree registry in Puerto Rico through innovative platform
Alayón Rivera now contributes to studies that improve environmental protection policies in Puerto Rico.
Young Puerto Rican student gets her first professional experience as a USFWS Trainee
Alayón Rivera now contributes to studies that improve environmental protection policies in Puerto Rico.
Young Puerto Rican woman reaches EPA through CO opportunities
Alayón Rivera now contributes to studies that improve environmental protection policies in Puerto Rico.
Young UPRRP student wins Black & Latinx Birders Scholarship
The UPRRP student explained that, instead of waiting to graduate to dive into professional opportunities, one should start in the classroom.
Installation of “Disfruta con Conciencia” sign at Buyé Beach, Cabo Rojo held in conjunction with bird census and habitat cleanup
In addition to the coastal cleanup, participants celebrated the Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival, in which they gave an educational talk about the endemic birds of Puerto...
Conservation Opportunity and DNER join forces for the conservation of the reservoir in Toa Alta
Conservation Opportunity (CO), together with the Department of Natural Resources (DNER) and the municipality of Toa Alta, carried out on November 18, 2023, a day of cleanup of the...
CO develops Travel & ConSERVE initiative to attract volunteers outside Puerto Rico
The program offers various activities focused on the conservation of natural resources on the island.
CO reviews its third anniversary achievements
Since its inception in January 2021, Conservation Opportunity announced its third lap around the sun, marking the most productive year with activities and collaborations throughout Puerto Rico.
Field biologist gets first professional experience in Cabo Rojo through Conservation Opportunity's efforts
Fabián Feliciano Rivera obtained a position with the US Fish and Wildlife Service through Conservation Opportunity resources.
World Migratory Bird Day celebrated with new Enjoy with Conscience sign in Toro Negro
Numerous organizations and volunteers joined together to care for the environment in the Toro Negro Community of Ciales.
“I made the right decision when I decided to stay here”: young environmental planner gets placement through Conservation Opportunity
Andrés Pérez shares how this organization has helped him develop professionally in biology in Puerto Rico.
Successful installation of interpretive sign and waste collection at Arecibo spring
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...
Hunting expert explains hunters' connection to nature under the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation
According to DNER data, animal hunting has been taking place since before Europeans arrived in Puerto Rico.
De Pajareo presents bird watching skills
Its members emphasize some of the key qualities they use when birding that promote greater environmental well-being
CO cooperates with Finca Escuela de La Perla for sign installation and beach cleanup
The Conservation Opportunity (CO) team, together with Finca Escuela de La Perla, the Puerto Rico Detectorists Association, and the Bayamón Pack 334, celebrated “Scouts Trash the...
CO and Puerto Rico al Sur collaborate in the installation of sign and cleanup of the Yeyesa Forest in Salinas
On April 15, the Conservation Opportunity (CO) team teamed up with the non-profit organization, Puerto Rico al Sur, to install a #PuertoRicoLimpio sign in the...
Successful garbage pickup by Conservation Opportunity in Playa Lucia
This event was part of the campaign, “Enjoy with Conscience”, with the third installation of a sign, promoting environmental awareness by the non-profit organization...
CO recounts its 2022 achievements on its second anniversary
Conservation Opportunity (CO) celebrates its second year of functionality by highlighting its 2022 accomplishments, fulfilling its mission and vision of promoting paid internships and volunteer activities, and...
Conservation Opportunity manages to collect more than 1,000 pounds of garbage on Aguada's beach
The event was part of the campaign, “Enjoy with Conscience”, with the second installation of an environmental awareness sign by the entity [January 2, 2023-...
EPA program awards $500,000 for local job training
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the non-profit organization, PathStone Corporation, will receive $500,000 through the PathStone Program for...
CO Brigades assist 9 local farms in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona
The non-profit organization, Conservation Opportunity (CO), planned and carried out nine brigades to support local farmers in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona to help...
Successful installation of the #MiYunqueLimpio initiative sign
On August 6, the Conservation Opportunity (CO) team celebrated a partnership with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) after installing...
Human Resources Coordinator recruits Environmental Interpreter for CO talks
Last December, Conservation Opportunity, in collaboration with Para la Naturaleza (PLN), offered a webchat on resume building and careers, in which the coordinator of...
NOAA Ocean Exploration dives off Puerto Rico in search of Clipper Endeavor
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ocean Exploration and the Air/Sea Heritage Foundation explored underwater the coasts of Puerto Rico...
Biology student wins Heirs to Our Oceans backpacking scholarship
During these past summer months, college student Camilla Molina was able to secure a scholarship that allowed her to hike part of the Pacific Crest Trail to...
286 pounds of waste collected in the Las Cabezas de San Juan nature reserve
From 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. this past Sunday, the non-profit organizations Para la Naturaleza (PLN) and Conservation Opportunity (CO) collaborated to participate in...
How lack of charisma affects snake conservation
It should not be denied that, in addition to the lack of studies related to local snakes, such as Magliophis stahli and exiguus, snakes are generally socially disliked, causing them to...
LCC Member Raises Awareness in U.S. Latino Communities through CO Resources
Recent graduate of the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus (UPRRP) and founder of Granos PR, Yunielis Clemente Ortiz, shared her experience of being a member of the...
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