U-TREE Puerto Rico promotes new strategies for nursery management in support of urban reforestation

AlayĂłn Rivera now contributes to studies that improve environmental protection policies in Puerto Rico.

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BoriCorps restores the environment while developing professional careers 

AlayĂłn Rivera now contributes to studies that improve environmental protection policies in Puerto Rico.

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U-TREE Puerto Rico bets on edible forests to combat extreme heat in the southwest of the Island

AlayĂłn Rivera now contributes to studies that improve environmental protection policies in Puerto Rico.

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Puerto Rican youth participates in international educational exchange program in Ghana

AlayĂłn Rivera now contributes to studies that improve environmental protection policies in Puerto Rico.

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Conservation Opportunity leads digital tree registry in Puerto Rico through innovative platform

AlayĂłn Rivera now contributes to studies that improve environmental protection policies in Puerto Rico.

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Young Puerto Rican student gets her first professional experience as a USFWS Trainee

AlayĂłn Rivera now contributes to studies that improve environmental protection policies in Puerto Rico.

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Young Puerto Rican woman reaches EPA through CO opportunities

AlayĂłn Rivera now contributes to studies that improve environmental protection policies in Puerto Rico.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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“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. 

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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...

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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.

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De Pajareo presents bird watching skills

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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-...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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