By Marina Ocampo
After nine years of work and almost 30,000 trees planted, the Naranjo River Biological Corridor project is coming to a new phase. This oldest project of the Titi Conservation Alliance is currently going through the process of formal acceptance in the system of biological corridors of Costa Rica and the Mezo-American Biological Corridor.
The main objective of the project is to create biological connectivity between the two most important wild areas of the Aguirre county – Manuel Antonio National Park and Cerro Nara Protected Area. This connectivity will allow movement of the wildlife, and especially isolated troups of Titi Monkeys. When small groups of animals are isolated, they are forced to interbreed and the small genetic pool leads to poor health and eventual extinction. It is particularly tragic when the species are rare or endemic (do not exist anywhere else in the world) such as titi monkeys (subspecies Saimiri Oerstedii Citrinellis).
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Filed under: Marina Ocampo, Titi Conservation Alliance on March 8th, 2010
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By Marina Ocampo
On December 1 Titi Conservation Alliance participated in the First Aguirre Environmental Meeting organized by the Aquirre Municipality’s Environmental Technical Unit. With the assistance of many businesses, local environmental organization and the Municipality, students of local schools and colleges took part in the march from Boca Vieja to the Nahomi Point. At this magnificent location the students presented plays, dances and dramatizations celebrating our fragile environment and precious resources. County officials and professors talked about the need to take care of our natural heritage. Several information stalls provided brochures and information on what the local organizations like Titi Conservation Alliance and ASOPROQUEPOS do and how everyone can be more environmentally conscientious.
Everybody had a great time and promised to make even bigger and better celebration next year.
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Filed under: Marina Ocampo, Titi Conservation Alliance on February 8th, 2010
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By Marina Ocampo
One of the main focus areas of the work of the Titi Conservation Alliance is assistance to our members to introduce more sustainable practices in their work and, as a tangible proof of their commitment to the sustainable development, to get certified by the Costa Rica Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) Program.
The program evaluates four categories: The interaction between the company and its surrounding natural habitat, the management policies and the operational systems within the company and its infrastructure, the interaction of the company with its clients in terms of how much it allows and invites the client to be an active contributor to the company’s policies of sustainability, and the interaction of the company with the local communities and the population in general.
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Filed under: Marina Ocampo, Titi Conservation Alliance on January 31st, 2010
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During this holiday season and as the year comes to a close; it is only natural to begin looking back and truly appreciating those things for which we are thankful.
At Titi Conservation Alliance, we are thankful to live in one of the only places on Earth where one can watch the playful titi (squirrel) monkeys bounding through the trees. What a treat!
We are also endlessly thankful that this community, in which the titis call home, is also home to many caring citizens and businesses. We give our thanks to our fantastic Member businesses that support us each and every month.
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Filed under: Ingrid Kuegeman, Titi Conservation Alliance on December 27th, 2009
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At Titi Conservation Alliance, we focus daily on our mission to save the endangered titi (squirrel) monkey by promoting sustainable development and conservation for Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast. Our energies are spent most diligently in three primary project areas: 1) Sustainable Development; 2) Habitat Reforestation; and 3) Environmental Education.
So what exactly does that mean we do on a daily basis?
I’m glad you asked.
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Filed under: Ingrid Kuegeman, Titi Conservation Alliance on November 27th, 2009
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by Ingrid Kuegeman, Titi Conservation Alliance
Mirrored after the wonderful “We Share” program started by Hotel Parador, Titi Conservation Alliance has developed a new donation program called Common Cents that brings a fantastic opportunity to all local hotels to give something back to the community.
What is it?
Common Cents provides an opportunity to contribute more support for local organizations like Titi Conservation Alliance, while also educating and informing customers of responsible business practices.
It is a program set up so that hotels act as the conduit for the donation, without costing them a penny.
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Filed under: Ingrid Kuegeman, Titi Conservation Alliance on September 26th, 2009
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