Environment

Environment February 9, 2015

Rocket, Man!

Fragments of a European rocket were found in the waters off San Pedro, believed to have drifted from their sinking site after launch.

Environment February 6, 2015

DOE Says Reef Wracked Sailboat To Be Moved As Soon As Weather Permits

The Department of the Environment plans to remove a grounded sailboat from the reef once weather conditions improve and is monitoring a potential fish kill in Placencia lagoon.

Environment February 3, 2015

OCEANA Calls On GOB For Caye Caulker Rescue

OCEANA Belize urges the Government of Belize to remove a stranded vessel from the barrier reef near Caye Caulker to prevent further damage.

Environment February 2, 2015

Million Dollars In Drainage For Buttonwood Bay

The Buttonwood Bay Drainage project was opened, featuring new drains and improvements to address health and environmental issues in the community.

Environment January 28, 2015

Fill It Up, King-Man!

Residents in Lake Independence receive assistance from a landfill program to combat flooding and unsanitary conditions in their area.

Environment January 26, 2015

PM Met UNESCO, Gives Commitment

the Prime Minister met with UNESCO to discuss commitments for protecting the Belize Barrier Reef and addressing conservation challenges.

Environment January 23, 2015

UNESCO Weighs In On Petroleum Concessions

UNESCO representatives met with Belizean government and NGOs to discuss concerns over petroleum concessions and their impact on the Barrier Reef System's endangered status.

Environment January 23, 2015

GOB Says UNESCO Sites Aren't Under Oil Concessions

The Government of Belize asserts that UNESCO World Heritage Sites are not under any oil concessions and maintains a moratorium on new offshore petroleum exploration.

Environment January 23, 2015

An Environmental Trip To Blackbird Caye

Sixteen students from Restore Belize's scholarship program embarked on a five-day marine ecology trip to Black Bird Caye to learn about marine life.

Environment January 23, 2015

DOE Warns Public Not To Alter Waterways, Or Else...

The Department of the Environment warns against unauthorized alterations to waterways, emphasizing the need for Environmental Clearance to avoid fines.

Environment January 23, 2015

FCD'S Manzanero Goes To Taiwan Looking For Help In Conservation

Rafael Manzanero travels to Taiwan seeking NGO support for the conservation of Belize's endangered scarlet macaw population in Chiquibul National Park.

Environment January 22, 2015

Drainage Project Will Force Road Closures

the Ministry of Works announced that Newtown Barracks will not close for road work during the peak tourism season due to concerns about access and flooding mitigation efforts.