Cayman Department of Environment

Conservation Law Delayed

doe1 — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:41:31 +0000

The Caymanian Compass has a good news story that sumarises the salient facts.

http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/07/23/Extenstion-delays-conservation-bill/

Marine Research News issue #4

doe1 — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:11:24 +0000

DoE Marine Research News

In this issue:

DoE diving into the twilight zone (deep reef research)
Identifying sea turtle species and tracks
Manta ray sightings
Upcoming environmental events.

Conservation Law Meetings

doe1 — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:19:39 +0000

The Department of Environment is hosting a series of public meetings over the next two weeks so that everyone will have a chance to hear about the proposed (draft) National Conservation Law and have any questions they may have answered. Please, read the Law (and the guide if you have any questions) then come to the meetings and make sure you tell us (using the feedback forms on this website or at the meetings) what you think of the law. It will be up to the public whether this Law goes further than the drafting stage.

Public Meeting Dates – National Conservation Law
Date	Location	Time
Thursday July 1st	North Side Community Centre	7 – 9pm
Tuesday July 6th	Bodden Town Primary School Hall	7 – 9pm
Thursday July 8th	Elmslie Church Hall, GT	7 – 9pm
Saturday July 10th	Trust House, Little Cayman	7 – 9pm
Monday July 12th	John A. Cumber Hall, West Bay	7 – 9pm
Tuesday July 13th	East End Communicty Centre	7 – 9pm
Thursday July 15th	Aston Rutty Centre, Cayman Brac	7 – 9pm

National Conservation Law Public Consultation

doe1 — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:41:31 +0000

The National Conservation Law is again open for Public Consultation. Read the Law and the Guide to the Law by clicking on the National Conservation Law button on the upper right. Or read the news reports about the consultation.

GIS: http://www.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1142,4959751&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

Compass: http://www.compasscayman.com/caycompass/2010/06/17/Public-meetings-on-draft-National-Conservation-Bill/

CNS: http://www.caymannewsservice.com/headline-news/2010/06/17/mixed-signals-environment

To go straight to the Law itself: http://www.doe.ky/laws/national-conservation-law/

The Little Blue Book – a short history of the Grand Cayman Blue Iguana

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:15:35 +0000

A new book about the Grand Cayman Blue Iguana will be available in the Cayman Islands this week, beginning with a launch event on Wednesday 21stApril (see attached flyer for details).

“The Little Blue Book – a short history of the Grand Cayman Blue Iguana” tells the inspiring story of a unique species of iguana that dwelled in Grand Cayman for over 2 million years. It was in tragic decline, and hovered on the brink of extinction – until it was rescued at the last possible moment.

The book interweaves Burton’s story of his bid to save this critically endangered species, with insights about the iguanas themselves. This is a first-hand, colloquial account which brings the subject to life with brilliant colour photographs.

The book will also be available at local stores, starting this week Online mail order, both for international customers and for local delivery in the Cayman Islands, is already available at the publishers web site, www.ircf.org/lbb

http://www.ircf.org/ircf-bookstore-the-little-blue-book-reviews/

DoE “Our Reefs” display

doe1 — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:20:08 +0000

DoE is hosting the “Our Reefs: Caribbean Connections” traveling exhibit. Visit this colorful display on coral reef conservation at the George Town Public Library during April, Monday-Friday 10 am to 3 pm and Saturday 10 am to 2 pm. Photo: L. Benvenuti.

DoE Marine Research News – Vol. 3

doe1 — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:02:03 +0000

In this issue (March/April 2010):

Update on Cayman coral bleaching and dive community response
Lionfish invasion, research, and control
Sightings update: whale sharks visiting Cayman
Upcoming events

http://www.doe.ky/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/DoEMarineResearchNewsVol3.pdf

Environment Mapping

doe1 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:30:54 +0000

On this week’s Environment Break John Bothwell and Sheena Hurlstone discuss the mapping of Cayman’s habitats and how this can make balancing development and conservation easier.

DoE Marine Research News – Vol. 2

doe1 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:03:08 +0000

doemarineresearchnewsvol2.pdf

This bimonthly newsletter outlines the work of the Department of Environment Marine Research section. In volume 2 (Jan/Feb 2010):

Cayman shark study
Tangled turtle rescue and lost fishing line campaign
Grouper research 2010
Sightings update – “white whale” in Spotts?
Upcoming environmental events

For more information on these articles or to be added to our newsletter email distribution list, please contact DoE (DoE@gov.ky or 949-8469).

Environment Mapping

doe1 — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:58:23 +0000

Eastern Protected Areas of Grand Cayman

The Department of Environment has mapped the habitats of the Cayman Islands in order to better manage natural resources. Learn about it on Environment Break.