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 at Yico's
Wilfredo Lopez, Mayor Carlos Lopez and Leon Richter
all photos courtesy Richie Smith
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