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Panama Project Update
We were happy for good turnout for our program presentations in January and February, and for many offers of assistance. This write-up was suggested by Dianne Heidke who moderated our last informational event; this is for people who would like … Continue reading
Posted in Central America Projects
Tagged Big River Foundation, Bocas del Toro, Boquete, C. America, Central America, Conservation, documentary, Ecotourism, film, hydroelectric, International Park La Amistad, Naso, Panama, Parque Internacional La Amistad, PILA, Rio Teribe, River, Sieyic, Sieykin, Tjer Di, Watershed
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Naso Comarca, School, Ecotourism Updates
Leadership remains the focus of organizational meetings for Naso autonomy, the subject of public hearings before the Inter American Comission on Human Rights (IACHR) in Washington D.C. next week, “The Right to Property and the Right to a Healthy Environment … Continue reading
Rio Teribe Interviews
This month in Central America we are subtitling interviews to produce a short news video in advance of filming the documentary ‘Grandmother Water’ in September. We are working to help the Naso give voice to their struggle, to introduce viewers … Continue reading
Posted in Central America Projects
Tagged Big River Foundation, Bocas del Toro, Bonjic, Boquete, C. America, Central America, Conservation, Costa Rica, documentary, Ecotourism, film, hydro, hydroelectric, International Park La Amistad, kayaking, Kingdom, La Amistad, Naso, ODESEN, Panama, Rio Teribe, UNESCO, WECKSO, Wekso
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Healthy Rivers, Healthy Communities!
The Big River Foundation is the latest recipient of a grant award from the Laura and John Arnold Foundation. John’s and Laura’s latest project is the Giving Library. It started when the young billionaire couple began looking for worthy nonprofits to support. John Arnold was a … Continue reading
Posted in Central America Projects, Rio Grande Projects
Tagged Big River Foundation, Boquete, Conservation, Dallas, documentary, Eric Ellman, film, Foundation, Giving Library, Houston, Jeffrey Porter, Jennifer Long, John Arnold, Laredo, Laura Arnold, Meadows Foundation, non profit, Nuevo Laredo, Panama, Rio Bravo, Rio Grande, Rio Teribe, Stephen Kaczor, Texas, Tony Pagano, video, Watershed
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2012 in review
WordPress.com’s stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for our blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 1,900 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top … Continue reading
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Tagged Big River Foundation, Boquete, Conservation, Costa Rica, International Park La Amistad, Laredo, Mexico, Naso, Panama, Rio Bravo, Rio Grande, Rio Teribe, River
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Watershed Ecology Program in Central America
Classrooms all over the world are preparing to participate in a new watershed ecology program in Central America. This education and eco-tourism project is in Parque Internacional “La Amistad”, a biosphere reserve and World Heritage Site shared by Costa Rica … Continue reading
Posted in Central America Projects
Tagged adventure, Big River Foundation, Biolley, Boquete, C. America, Central America, Costa Rica, Development, Eco-tourism, Ecology, Ecotourism, Education, hike, hiking, International Park La Amistad, kayak, kayaking, Kingdom, La Amistad, linkedin, Naso, ODESEN, Panama, Parque Internacional La Amistad, PILA, Programs, UNESCO, Watershed, WECKSO
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