watershed conservation
Hope for the Hicatee
Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education Announces Approved Hicatee Conservation and Action Plan Hope for the Hicatee August 24, 2026 Punta Gorda, Belize —The Fisheries Department within the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation has approved and endorsed a conservation and action plan for the Central American River Turtle (Dermatemys mawii) locally known in Belize…
Read MoreConservation Through Connection Workshop
by Jayc Cantun, Wildlife Fellow The Conservation Through Connection workshop at BFREE was a remarkable five-day immersive experience that brought together 13 young conservationists (10 students and 3 BFREE Fellows) from across Belize to strengthen our shared knowledge, skills, and passion for environmental stewardship. Throughout the week, we explored not only the scientific aspects of…
Read MoreListening to the Belize River
Ground-truthing, community knowledge, and the next steps for freshwater stewardship in the Lower Belize River Valley By Jaren Serano | BFREE Dermatemys Social Scientist | Belizean PhD Student, University of Florida …
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