Asociación Ecológica Paquera Lepanto y Cóbano Asepaleco
Medio Ambiente y Conservación | Environment & Conservation
About
ASEPALECO is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation, management, and research of ecosystems across the southern Nicoya Peninsula. Founded in 1991, the organization works to protect forests, water resources, and biodiversity through sustainable initiatives that benefit both local communities and wildlife. Its efforts include land conservation, environmental education, scientific research, wildfire prevention, and responsible waste management. By promoting environmental stewardship and community participation, ASEPALECO is helping build a more sustainable future for the Nicoya Peninsula and the ecosystems that make the region unique.
Impact
1,030
Hectares Protected
259
People Reached in 2025
1,866
Visitors Engaged
Programs
Land Conservation & Ecosystem Protection
Protecting forests, water sources, and biodiversity through land acquisition, conservation, and scientific research.
Environmental Education
Engaging young people through educational programs that promote conservation and environmental stewardship.
Community Resilience & Sustainability
Supporting wildfire prevention, volunteer brigades, and responsible waste management across the region.
Current Need
ASEPALECO is working to expand conservation efforts across the Nicoya Peninsula through strategic land acquisition, environmental education, and community preparedness initiatives. In 2026, the organization aims to protect an additional 710 hectares of forest, engage 150 participants through environmental education camps, strengthen local wildfire prevention efforts by training 22 new volunteer brigadistas, and expand volunteer participation within the Karen Mogensen Reserve. Continued support helps safeguard critical ecosystems while building local capacity for long-term conservation.
Growing Stronger Every Year
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