arinconvenienttruth / unaverdadrinconveniente
INTRO:
The northwest corner of Puerto Rico
is the gem of the Caribbean surfing world.
It boasts numerous world-class waves, including
Tres Palmas - the temple of big wave surfing
in the Caribbean, nestled in a cozy village
called Rincón. Rincón is also home
to pristine coral reefs and
sandy beaches. Humpback
whales come to breed offshore and sea
turtles nest on the beaches.
Unfortunately, the character of Rincón and
the natural and recreational resources are threatened by overdevelopment.
- Also see our Coralino site about protecting Puerto Rico's coral reefs.
Updates:
- Apr. 15, 2008: The Singing Whales of Rincón
- Mar. 12, 2008: Back to the Drawing Board for Reina Del Mar
- Feb. 22, 2008: ARPE “Paralyzes” Reina Del Mar Project
- Dec. 8, 2007: DomesDay Results in a Clean Beach
- Nov. 17, 2007: High School Student' Hold 1st Environmental Workshop for Rincoeños
- Nov. 1, 2007: Students Create PSA’s to Educate Locals
- Aug. 9, 2007: Ombudsman Holds Hearing On Site in Rincón
- July 30, 2007: House of Reps Hold Hearing on Proposed Amendment to Tres Palmas Marine Reserve Legislation
- July 18, 2007: Coral Reef Restoration Project Gets Underway at Tres Palmas
- June 21, 2007: International Surfing Day Celebrated at Steps Beach
- June 14, 2007: "Erosion Exposes Old Garbage Dump
- June 7, 2007: RMTP Steering Committee Meets to Advance Plan
- May 15, 2007: Educational Experience in Eastern Puerto Rico
- Apr. 3, 2007: "An Inconvenient Truth" in Rincón
- Feb. 20, 2007: Casa Isleña Art Show
Benefits Tres Palmas Education Effort
- Feb. 1, 2007: Steering Committee Meets Together and with Community Members
- Jan. 25, 2007: ISA Cuts Trees Planted by
Local Students
- Jan. 4, 2006: Tres Palmas Tres Años
- Dec. 31, 2006: Who Knows What about our Marine Reserve?
- Dec. 15, 2006: "CUIDA TUS PLAYAS"
- Dec. 9, 2006: Domes Beach Cleaned Up
- Dec. 7, 2006: Our Changing Shoreline: USGS Shares Results of Study
- Dec. 4, 2006: RMTP Steering Committee Meets to Advance Management Plan
- Nov. 9, 2006: Surfrider Sets Up Sediment Control Demonstration
- Oct. 15, 2006 The Board Loves Rincón
- Oct. 13, 2006: Surfrider’s National Board of Directors Meets in Rincón
- Sept. 12, 2006: Sandy Beach Apartments, Clean Water Act Violator, Seeks Sea Wall to Protect Building Built in Maritime Zone
- Sept. 9, 2006: Paddle for Clean Water
- Aug. 15, 2006: Reconnecting with My Roots
- June 5, 2006: Visual Art & Poetry Winners Set Sail on Katarina
- June 1, 2006: A Delicious and Delightful Night at the Balneario
- May 30, 2006: Students Compete in First "I Love Rinón" Poetry & Art Contest
- May 25, 2006: Surfrider Foundation Comment Letter on Proposed Aquaculture Project
- May 10, 2006: Local Fishermen Continue Struggle Against Out of Control Development on the coast
- May 6, 2006: Club Leo Cleans Up the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve
- May 5, 2006: Appelate Court Rules in favor of Planning Board
- Apr. 28, 2006: Reserva Marina Tres Palmas Steering Committee Meets
- Apr. 19, 2006: Héroe submarino que lucha por vivir
- Apr. 17, 2006: Singing Whales of Puerto Rico
- Apr. 8, 2006: Do You Remember Your First Snorkeling Experience?
- Mar. 29, 2006: Sandy Beach Apartments Violate Clean Water Act
- Mar. 4, 2006: Our Visit to the Reserve
- Feb. 21, 2006: Commission Looks for Ways to Avoid Another Sandy Beach Apartments
- Feb. 7, 2006: Planning Board Washes Hands during Second Public Hearing on Sandy Beach Apartments
- Feb. 2, 2006: Outward Bound Comes To Visit
- Jan. 25, 2006: GAT Meets to Work On Tres Palmas Management Plan
- Jan. 24, 2006: PR House of Reps Holds Hearing on Sandy Beach Apartments
- Jan. 9, 2006: Protege Tu Arrecife/Protect Your Reef
Mosaic Teaches Art & Awareness
- Dec. 17, 2005: Take A Little, Give A Lot
- Dec. 6, 2005: USGS to help Rincón Search for Cause of its Coastal Erosion
- Nov. 22, 2005: Rincoeños File Complaints Against Developer Vilá for
Illegal Construction at Sandy Beach
- Nov. 14, 2005: Domes Beach Benches Removed from Maritime Zone
- Nov. 12, 2005: Expediciones Palenque Educates Girl Scouts on Coastal Systems
- Oct. 4, 2005: Reserva Marina Tres Palmas Steering Committee Meets for Second Time
- Sept. 19, 2005: Court Allows Developer Vilá to Back Out Of Sandy Beach Agreement;
Developer Cites New and Unspecified DRNA Policy as Reason for Relief
- Sept. 17, 2005 - PR House of Reps Investigates Dubious Permits for Sandy Beach Apartments
- Sept. 17, 2005 - Córcega Beach Clean Up a Huge Success
- Aug. 29, 2005: Natural History Society Visits the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve
- Aug. 15, 2005: Letter from Surfrider Foundation to
National Marine Fisheries Service
- Aug. 4, 2005: First of Five RMTP Signs Installed at Steps Beach
- Aug. 3, 2005: Reserva Marina Tres Palmas Steering Committee Meets
- June 15, 2005: SBA Permits Under
Investigation
- June 8, 2005: PR Court of Appeals Rules Against Surfrider
- June 1, 2005: 12th Annual Paddle to the Capitolio
- Calling Attention to Coastal Issues
- May 14, 2005: Fourth Annual Siembra another Success
- April 28, 2005: Surfrider Shares Stage with Jean-Michel Cousteau
- April 20, 2005: Surfrider Meets with Comunidad Campo Alegre
- March 1, 2005: Rincon Community Development Workshop
- February 27, 2005: Domes Clean Up during Corona Contest
- Feb. 20, 2005: Beach Clean Up in Barrio Barrero
- Feb. 8, 2005: Surfrider Foundation Settles Lawsuit and Gains Public Access and Beach Protection in Puerto Rico
- read more updates...
Monthly Rincón
meetings: 1st
Thursday of every month at the Centro de
Envejecientes de Rincón (Geriatric
Center), across from the State Police Station
and Municipal Assembly. "Meetings start at
7:30 pm. Please join us there.
Video: Great Tres
Palmas underwater videos (high-speed
connection needed).
Thanks: Thanks to all of our volunteers in Puerto Rico and thanks for support from our Puerto
Rican Surfrider Retail Members.
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