Asociación de Desarrollo Específica para la Conservación del Ambiente de Playa Grande
ADI, ADE y Asociaciones Cívicas | Civic Associations, Medio Ambiente y Conservación | Environment & Conservation
About
Asociación de Desarrollo Específica para la Conservación del Ambiente de Playa Grande is a community organization founded in 2023 by residents committed to protecting Playa Grande, Playa Ventanas, and the surrounding environment of Marino Las Baulas National Park. Growing from the local Ecological Blue Flag Committee, the Association promotes regenerative development that integrates community wellbeing with biodiversity conservation. Its work focuses on wildfire prevention, wildlife protection, responsible waste management, land conservation, and community participation.
Impact
37
Environmental Inspectors
Trained
9,500
Kg of Recyclable
Waste Collected
& Managed
2.5 Km
Of Firebreaks Created for
Marino Las Baulas
National Park
Programs
Wildfire Prevention
Combines environmental education, community action, and preparedness to reduce wildfire risks and support the protection of Marino Las Baulas National Park.
Wildlife & Environmental Stewardship
Supports wildlife connectivity and emergency response while engaging trained environmental inspectors and residents in local conservation.
Waste & Land Conservation
Improves local waste management while promoting community-led initiatives to acquire and protect land for long-term conservation.
Current Need
Building stronger community capacity is essential to protecting Playa Grande’s ecosystems. The Association seeks support to develop a professional wildfire prevention and response plan, equip environmental inspectors with essential tools, improve the recycling center’s collection container, and advance community-led land acquisition for conservation. Donations, citizen science participation, and volunteer support for environmental monitoring can help safeguard Playa Grande and strengthen a regenerative model of community development.
Growing Stronger Every Year
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Impact
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