Mangrove forests are incredibly important ecosystems. In a study from 2014, mangrove forests were found to provide ecosystem services (benefits to humans) valued at $194,000 per hectare annually. Today is International Mangrove Day and here are just a few reasons we should care about mangroves – and invest in protecting them: 1. Biodiversity. Home to […]
100,000 Sea Turtles Released in El Salvador!
Last week, the community of Montecristo celebrated completing the first phase of the “Quelonia” project, named after the Spanish classification for turtles and spearheaded by FIAES. During the peak of sea turtle season (August-January), community members incubated 125,000 eggs in the community run hatchery and released a total of 100,000 baby sea turtles, surpassing its […]
Anticipation Almost Over as Deadline Approaches
Here at EcoViva, the moment we have been anticipating for more than a year is almost upon us. In September, the Millennium Challenge Corporation and the United States government will most likely sign the contract to approve the MCC’s investment of $277 million dollars over a five year period in El Salvador. In 2012, the […]
Communities Prepare for Approaching Coastal Development
Leadership travels to Washington, DC to garner support for sustainable development and rural growth strategies. By Nathan Weller, Program and Policy Director Last month, EcoViva and leaders from El Salvador traveled to Washington, D.C. to discuss the future of El Salvador’s coastal zone. We met with House and Senate leadership, the State Department, federal agencies, […]
Community Leaders from El Salvador ready for meetings in Washington D.C.
On June 25th and 26th, members of EcoViva’s Staff and Board of Directors will accompany community leaders from El Salvador in meetings in Washington D.C. The delegation will meet with Congressional staff and federal agencies to discuss the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s upcoming investment in El Salvador. In these meetings, the delegation will highlight the importance […]
