Reserva
Marina Tres Palmas
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Intro
In an effort to protect some of the
healthiest elkhorn
coral
and the surf that breaks over them, the Reserva Marina
Tres Palmas was established in January 2004. This marine
reserve, the first on the mainland of Puerto Rico, was
established through a community-driven effort. Protecting
Rincóns coastal and ocean resources is a priority
because they are the "economic engine"
of the community's economy. With funding from NOAA's
Coral Reef Conservation Program the development of a
management plan for the marine reserve is underway. View
RMTP.
Law Establishing the RMTP:
- The Law 17 (2005) establishing the Reserva Marina Tres Palmas
RMTP Management:
- Management Plan Process
RMTP Projects:
- Marine Debris Removal and Coral Restoration Project
Updates:
Apr. 15, 2008: The Singing Whales of Rincón
Nov. 17, 2007: High School Students 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 7, 2007: RMTP Steering Committee Meets to Advance Plan
May 15, 2007: Educational Experience in Eastern Puerto Rico
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, 2007: Tres Palmas Tres Años
Dec. 31, 2006: Who Knows What about our Marine Reserve?
Dec. 4, 2006: RMTP Steering Committee Meets to Advance Management Plan
Nov. 9, 2006: Surfrider Sets Up Sediment Control Demonstration
Aug. 15, 2006: Reconnecting with My Roots
June 5, 2006: Visual Art & Poetry Winners Set Sail on Katarina
May 30, 2006: Students Compete in First "I Love Rinón" Poetry & Art Contest
May 6, 2006: Club Leo Cleans Up the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve
April 28, 2006: Reserva Marina Tres Palmas Steering Committee Meets
April 19, 2006: Héroe submarino que lucha porvivir
April 8, 2006: Do You Remember Your First Snorkeling Experience?
March 4, 2006: Our Visit to the Reserve
Feb. 2, 2006: Outward Bound Comes To Visit
Jan. 25, 2006: GAT Meets to Work On Tres Palmas Management Plan
Jan. 9, 2006: Protege Tu Arrecife/Protect Your Reef
Mosaic Teaches Art & Awareness
Nov. 12, 2005: Expediciones Palenque Educates Girl Scouts on Coastal Systems
Oct. 4, 2005: Reserva Marina Tres Palmas Steering Committee Meets for Second Time
- Aug. 4, 2005: First of Five RMTP Signs Installed at Steps Beach
- Aug. 3, 2005: Reserva Marina Tres Palmas Steering Committee Meets
- May 14, 2005, Fourth Annual Siembra another Success
- April 20, 2005, Surfrider Meets with Comunidad Campo Alegre
- May 8, 2004, Third Annual Siembra a Success
- March 6, 2004, Reserva Marina Tres Palmas Gets Clean
- February 9, 2004, Surfrider Visits DRNA and Planning Board to Discuss Next Steps
- January 23, 2004, Surfrider Speaks to
Scientists, Professors and Students
on Isla de Magueyes
- January 14, 2004, SURFRIDER FOUNDATION CELEBRATES NEW MARINE RESERVE IN PUERTO RICO
- September 16, 2003, Tres Palmas Gets Closer to Permanent Protection
- September 15, 2003, Videos of Tres Palmas from Underwater
- August 13-14, 2003, Leadership Workshop for the
Collaborative Development of a Process for the Luis Pena Channel Reserve
Management Plan
- May 10, 2003, Second Siembra a Success
- April 23, 2003, Surfrider Participates in Nature, Flora and Fauna Festival
- April 10, 2003, Surfrider Highlights Need for Long Term Planning In Rincón
- March 28, 2003, Recycling Fashion Show
- March 1, 2003, Vista Ocular Results in New Coordinates
- February 19, 2003, Casa Isleña Art Show Benefits "Salva Tres Palmas"
- February 8, 2003, Rincoeños Get a Chance to Discuss the Tres Palmas Reserve
- February 1, 2003, More Support and More Questions following the Second Public
Hearings for the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve
- January 21, 2003, PUBLIC HEARING. Show Your Support for a Nature Reserve
at Tres Palmas de Rincón
- December 5, 2002, Bill to Establish Marine Reserve
Mostly Receives Support at Public Hearings
- December 3, 2002, Surfrider Visits RUM
- November 15, 2002, Surfrider Receives the Order of the Jutía Award
- November 6, 2002, Bill Introduced to Establish Tres Palmas Marine
Reserve
- October 10, 2002, U.S.
Coral Reef Task Force Award
- September 28, 2002, La Siembra Tan Buena
- September 21, 2002, International Coastal Clean-Up
day
- July 20, 2002, More than Just a Clean Up
- July 11, 2002, Alexis Massol Speaks Out to
Save Tres Palmas
- July 10, 2002, Puerto Rico Planning Board
Denies Villa Ikaria Once and for All
- June 12, 2002, Rincón Coalition suggests
deadline for Reserva Natural Marítima designation
- April 12, 2002, Puerto
Rico Planning Board Denies Villa Ikaria
- March 8, 2002, Puerto
Rico Planning Board Visit to Rincon
- February 12, 2002, Meeting
with Mayor Carlos Lopez
Media:
(coming soon)
References:
Puerto Rico MPA Blog
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This is the on-site public sign for Reserva Marina Tres Palmas. Click for
bigger version.
Steering Committee/Comité Timón
A healthy Acropora Palmata (Elkhorn) thicket
see 2 videos about RMTP and coral
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