Savegre Tapir Project at Rafiki

It’s been a very busy and productive time in the Path of the Tapir and up the Savegre River Watershed!    

The BIGGEST news is that, yes, our dreams have finally become a reality!  The Savegre River Watershed has been officially declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO!  We got the official letter in February, informing us that in June UNESCO will formally register it. This is a HUGE accomplishment for little ASANA, which has worked for years and years on a shoestring budget to make this happen.  The Watershed is the final big piece that connects the Path of the Tapir Biological Corridor and Manuel Antonio National Park up to the Central Talamanca Mountain Range some 10,000’ above.  Now the truly hard work starts… We will continue to find a way to help local communities live sustainably in the Watershed and we wish to explore new economic options that would allow them to do so while improving their standard of living.  If you have some good ideas, please let us know.  And, as always, we appreciate your financial support to cement this incredible accomplishment.    

In other news, ASANA is working with many other local organizations through the Ocean Guardian Journey project to reduce the use of plastics along the coast.  Over the past few years, we’ve seen an alarming increase of plastic accumulation on our beaches and even on the borders of our healthy forests.  This project is designed to reduce plastic use to responsible levels.

With your help, ASANA is nearing the completion of its new office, located in the heart of (actually, right next to the office!) Hacienda Baru.  It will provide us with a good permanent home and ample space to host local, national, and international workshops and meetings.  Come check it out!

Thanks as always for your continued support.

Richard