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Feb. 12, 2002: MEETING WITH MAYOR CARLOS LOPEZ


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On February 12, 2002 Surfrider and the Coalición Pro Calidad de Vida en Rincón met with Mayor Carlos Lopez, Wilfredo Lopez, Coordinador Comunitario - Cámara de Representates - Oficina del Presidente, and senior staff from the Department of Natural Resources (DRNA) at Yico's to discuss permanent preservation strategies for Rincón's natural and recreational resources.

Highlights from the meeting included:

Mayor Carlos Lopez reaffirmed to the Coalition, DRNA and Wilfredo Lopez that he supports the Coalicion's Tres Palmas initiative

Wilfredo Lopez said that the Reserva Natural Maritima legislation will be introduced by Speaker of the House Vizcarrondo in the near future

DRNA Staff recommended expanding the boundaries of the Reserva Natural Maritima to include the third reef at Steps/Tres Palmas

DRNA Staff recommended expanding the Area de Planificacion Especial boundaries to include the entire local watershed.

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Mayor Lopez and DNRA
Mayor Lopez and DNRA at Yico's




Mayor Lopez, Alfredo Lopez and Leon Richter
Wilfredo Lopez, Mayor Carlos Lopez and Leon Richter



all photos courtesy Richie Smith









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