February 2nd is World Wetlands Day internationally. In Cayman we’ll be at the Art@governor’s event on the 4th talking about wetlands, like coral refs, that have been protected by Marine Parks for the last 25 years. Beating us to the punch, however, was Ms Campbell’s 5th grade class. Check out their TV appearance. And if [...]
TERMS: The DOE is offering the following items to Government Entities via SEALED BID AUCTION closing date January 23rd 2012. These Items are also offered to the General Public on Ecay Trade as a SEALED BID AUCTION with priority given to Government Entities. All assets were in running order prior to decommissioning but all are [...]
Please help the Department of Environment plan for the future of our marine parks by filling in this short survey. And thanks to everyone who has already responded!
Following the ground-breaking success of last year’s plastic bag reduction campaign, Cayman BECOME is now embarking on another round of campaigning to further reduce the use of plastic bags on the Islands. Last year’s drive saw Foster’s, Hurley’s and Kirk supermarkets replacing all non-degradable plastic shopping bags with biodegradable plastic versions while also introducing [...]
The National Climate Change Committee is pleased to present the final draft Climate Change Policy. To find out more information and to view the draft Policy and accompanying documents, please visit the following page.
As part of the 25th Anniversary of Marine Parks in the Cayman Islands the Department of Environment is conducting a review of the Marine Parks. The most important part of which is hearing back from the public. We want to know what you think of the marine parks, what can be improved and how you want to [...]
So far two breeding turtles have been rescued from poachers by Conservation Officers of the Department of Environment. http://www.cayman27.com.ky/2011/09/13/joint-op-thwarts-poachers If you see turtle poaching call 911 If you see turtles nesting or hatching, call 938-NEST (938-6378)
The premiere of the documentary “Mystery of the Grouper Moon” was shown at the Harquail Theatre on Tuesday 13 September 2011. More information about this documentary is available at: http://www.cayman27.com.ky/2011/09/13/mystery-of-the-grouper-moon
Click through to the zoomable image for better resolution. Or check out the news reports. http://www.caymannewsservice.com/science-and-nature/2011/09/05/doe-take-marine-park-findings-road http://compasscayman.com/caycompass/2011/09/02/Marine-parks-review-goes-public/ http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2011/09/12/Marine-conservation-consultation-starts/ http://www.ieyenews.com/2011/09/doe-appeal-for-public-input-on-marine-parks/ http://www.caymannewsservice.com/science-and-nature/2011/09/07/marine-parks-are-working Also GIS Spotlight for more information on the Darwin Initiative which is producing this consultation. http://www.gis.ky/services/electronic-media/gis-spotlight/videos/2011/09/5/darwin-initiative-report
The Marine Parks 25th Anniversary review is now well under way. This year’s field season has (mostly) wrapped up and we’re moving through the analysis phase to the reporting phase. This week’s Environment Break is a teaser of what’s to come in the month of September. http://www.cayman27.com.ky/2011/08/29/environment-break-marine-park-review-under-way
