Wildlife Conservation Costa Rica Project #7861

Sea Turtle Conservation & Environmental Education

by Corcovado Foundation

Sea Turtle Conservation & Environmental Education

Project Report | Dec 17, 2024
Together We Build Change - Juntos Construimos el Cambio

By Francisco Delgado Mena | Executive Director

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Dear friends of the Corcovado Foundation,

As we come to the end of the year, we reach out to you with hearts full of gratitude and excitement for all that we have accomplished together in 2024. Your continued support has been instrumental in advancing our mission to protect and preserve the natural treasures of our country.

Thanks to your commitment and generosity, this year we achieved:

Conducting 148 environmental education activities, where 295 children had the opportunity to learn and connect with nature, cultivating a generation more aware and committed to the environment.
Organizing 3 reforestation activities in the Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve, with the participation of 70 volunteers. We planted 1,039 trees, completing a total of 4,000 new trees in the region.
Marking 2,000 trees and conducting 15 monitoring activities, demonstrating an impressive survival rate of 97% and a 200% increase in the biodiversity of observed animals.
Facilitating 9 knowledge exchanges on regenerative agriculture, where 55 participants learned to create biofertilizers and apply practices to restore soil fertility.
Improving 31 kilometers of trails and bridges in Corcovado National Park, ensuring a safer and more sustainable experience for visitors.
Strengthening 5 grassroots organizations in the Barra del Colorado Wildlife Refuge, promoting sustainable productive activities and training 11 representatives in wildlife monitoring processes.
Building a 60-meter elevated trail and a viewpoint in Arenal Volcano National Park, providing greater safety for visitors and protecting natural resources.
Developing the Regional Action Plan for the La Amistad Pacific Conservation Area.
Restoring a water reservoir for wildlife in Santa Rosa National Park, contributing to the well-being of various species.
Protect sea turtles: We managed to release 9,623 baby turtles in the Playa Hermosa – Punta Mala Wildlife Refuge.

These achievements would not have been possible without you. Every donation, every hour of volunteer work, and every gesture of support has directly contributed to protecting biodiversity and inspiring positive change in our communities.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to our mission and know that having you by our side is our greatest strength. Together, we will continue to make a difference and leave a legacy of conservation for future generations.

Remember that you can collaborate with our cause at any time through GlobalGiving at https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/seaturtle-conservation-and-environmental-education/

On behalf of the entire team at the Corcovado Foundation, we deeply thank you and wish you happy holidays and a prosperous new year.

With gratitude,

Francisco Delgado

Executive Director

Fundación Corcovado

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Queridos amigos de la Fundación Corcovado:

En este cierre de año, nos dirigimos a ustedes con el corazón lleno de gratitud y entusiasmo por todo lo que hemos logrado juntos durante este 2024. Su apoyo continuo ha sido fundamental para que podamos avanzar en nuestra misión de proteger y preservar los tesoros naturales de nuestro país.

Gracias a su compromiso y generosidad, este año 2024 logramos:

Realizar 148 actividades de educación ambiental, donde 295 niños tuvieron la oportunidad de aprender y conectarse con la naturaleza, cultivando una generación más consciente y comprometida con el medio ambiente.
Organizar 3 actividades de reforestación en la Reserva Forestal Golfo Dulce, con la participación de 70 voluntarios. Plantamos 1,039 árboles, completando un total de 4,000 nuevos árboles en la región.
Marcar 2,000 árboles y llevar a cabo 15 actividades de monitoreo, demostrando una impresionante tasa de supervivencia del 97% y un incremento del 200% en la biodiversidad de animales observados.
Facilitar 9 intercambios de conocimientos sobre agricultura regenerativa, en los que 55 participantes aprendieron a elaborar biofertilizantes y aplicar prácticas para restaurar la fertilidad del suelo.
Mejorar 31 kilómetros de senderos y puentes en el Parque Nacional Corcovado, garantizando una experiencia más segura y sostenible para los visitantes.
Fortalecer 5 organizaciones de base en el Refugio de Vida Silvestre Barra del Colorado, fomentando actividades productivas sostenibles y capacitando a 11 representantes en monitoreo de fauna.
Construir un sendero elevado de 60 metros y un mirador en el Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal, brindando mayor seguridad a los visitantes y protegiendo los recursos naturales.
Elaborar el Plan de Acción Regional para el Área de Conservación La Amistad Pacífico.
Restaurar un reservorio de agua para fauna silvestre en el Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, contribuyendo al bienestar de diversas especies.
Proteger a las tortugas marinas: Logramos liberar 9,623 tortuguitas en el Refugio de Vida Silvestre Playa Hermosa – Punta Mala.

Estos logros no habrían sido posibles sin ustedes. Cada donación, cada hora de voluntariado y cada gesto de apoyo ha contribuido directamente a proteger la biodiversidad y a inspirar un cambio positivo en nuestras comunidades.

De cara al futuro, seguimos comprometidos con nuestra misión y sabemos que contar con ustedes es nuestra mayor fortaleza. Juntos, seguiremos marcando la diferencia y dejando un legado de conservación para las generaciones venideras.

Recuerde que puede colaborar con nuestra causa en cualquier momento por medio de GlobalGiving en https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/seaturtle-conservation-and-environmental-education/

En nombre de todo el equipo de la Fundación Corcovado, les agradecemos profundamente y les deseamos unas felices fiestas y un próspero año nuevo.

Con gratitud,

Francisco Delgado

Director Ejecutivo

Fundación Corcovado

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Oct 8, 2024
A conservation story written together

By Zoraida Tenorio | Project coordinator

Volunteer relocating a nest at the hatchery

Since the start of turtle conservation season in June 2024, our project has been filled with hope and dedication. So far, we have recorded a total of 267 events, distributed as follows:

Successful Nest: When the nest is in good condition at the time of monitoring: 115 events (43.1%)
Unsuccessful Nest: When the turtle made an attempt to perform the spawning action, but something stopped it (light, water, human presence, other): 22 events (8.2%)
False start: When the turtle goes to the beach, but it seems not to have found a suitable place to start the nesting process or was interrupted by some external agent: 20 events (7.5%)
Preyed nest: Preyed upon by wild life (raccoons, coatis, others): 67 events (25.1%)
Stolen/poached Nest: Nest that humans have stolen: 43 events (16.1%)

Each event has allowed us to learn, share, and protect the species we need.

By September, we had relocated 109 nests, where around 9,844 baby turtles are protected. Each egg represents a new life, a future that depends on our collective effort. Each nest tells a story of effort and dedication. The excitement of our volunteers when observing these nests has been indescribable. Their dedication is at the heart of this initiative.

Throughout these months, we have had the honor of having 19 brave participants in our volunteer program. With each of them, we have created a community united by passion and the desire to make a difference. As the season progresses, we're happy to announce that we've already confirmed 43 participants for the days ahead. This not only reflects the growing interest in conservation but also the deep connection that is being made among those who share this mission.

Our volunteers' contributions have been instrumental to the project's success, making every little achievement possible. Thanks to their commitment, we are creating a legacy that transcends generations.

As we move forward, our gaze remains firmly on the horizon. With every nest we lay and every egg we protect, we are writing a story of hope and rebirth. Best of all, each of you, volunteers and donors, is an essential part of this journey.

Together, we all are writing an incredible story! - THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF IT!

Sea turtle nesting

Volunteers releasing baby turtles

Night monitoring

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Jun 26, 2024
Let's start! - Sea Turtle season is here!

By Zoraida Tenorio | Project coordinator

Last June 8th, we launched the Sea Turtle Conservation Program 2024 season at Punta Mala Wildlife Refuge, at Costa Rica´s Central Pacific. This program aims to protect and preserve sea turtle populations and raise environmental awareness among the local community and visitors.

The start of the sea turtle program at Punta Mala Refuge has been promising, with a dedicated team and positive initial results. With the support of our first volunteers and the collaboration of the community, we have already made significant progress. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our conservation and environmental awareness efforts in the coming months.

In this month, we welcomed our first volunteers, with whom we conducted a training session on this species and safe handling protocols. They are also assisting us in preparing all the details to ensure a successful season. Additionally, we were greatly supported by a group of 14 volunteers who helped us in rebuilding nursery barriers, labeling, and marking, among other tasks. We are truly grateful for their support.

We have started the night patrols on the beach to identify turtle nests and collect data on their location, size, and condition.

We already have 24 volunteers registered who will soon join hands to help us protect this important species.

The foundation's long and dedicated support to the Refuge supports not only the monitoring aspect of the season but also the collection of data regarding all aspects of the natural environment, maintenance of the Refuge's infrastructure, and expanding awareness of the invaluable work that is done here at the Playa Hermosa Punta Mala Wildlife Refuge.

This vital work would not be possible without your continued support and dedication.

With tremendous gratitude, we will send you regular updates throughout the season so you can keep updated with the latest findings. In the meantime, we invite you to share this project with your friends and family, and keep supporting our efforts!

Thank you so much!

Corcovado Foundation Team!

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