Fishermen from 3 communities awarded for their constant participation in the different activities held by CEDO as part of the Environment Impact Study (MIA) for a sustainable small scale fishing in the Upper Gulf of California and Colorado River Delta Biosphere Reserve Text and photos: Biól. Abraham Meza López, Edited by: Kelleen Farrell To reach […]
The City Administration of Puerto Peñasco is leading efforts to resolve an environmental situation that has arisen in recent days given the presence of organic waste around the port area. On Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 11th, per instructions of Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta, City Secretary Oscar Villavicencio met with representatives from different federal offices and the […]
State Press Release: The Sonora State Ecologic Center (CEES), in coordination with the Binational Committee for Recovery of the Mexican Wolf, gathered in Hermosillo on July 11th and 12th for their annual meeting concerning the Mexican Grey Wolf (Canis lupus baileyi). Oscar Rene Tellez Leyva, Director of the Sonora State Council on Ecology and Sustainable […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero June 5th is World Environment Day, and right on its heels we celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8th. With these two environmentally conscientious dates in mind, the City of Puerto Peñasco along with CEDO, the Naval base, and non-governmental organizations including EcoHope, the local Association of Architects, Pinacate Biosphere Reserve, and […]
By SKR According to Global Calendar, May 17th is celebrated in many spots on the planet as International Recycling Day. In Puerto Peñasco various HOAs are launching their own recycling programs, or expanding efforts, by calling on homeowners to recycle a variety of items including aluminum cans, cardboard, plastic bottles, batteries, and more. [There are […]
By Shandra Keesecker-Rivero Photo: Penasco Trash Mob To combat one of Puerto Peñasco’s persistently pesky problems, various groups have sprouted in recent months with the shared goal of cleaning up the city while working to raise awareness about trash disposal and, in some cases, recycling. Whether it be a trash army, city brigade, or mob, […]
On Monday, March 18th, the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve put on a workshop about the Pinacate and Schuk Toak Visitors Center, directed principally to those in the area of tourism as a way to ensure people have sufficient knowledge and information to give out to both national and foreign tourists with respect to the location, values, […]
To learn more about CEDO’s very interesting and widely publicized Environmental contest “Fishing for the Future,” I recently sat down with Paloma Valdivia, Coordinator of the Environmental Education Program at the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO). In fact, the judging panel is already in the process of selecting a winner, […]
At the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO), Earth Day celebrations began early with their 1st Family Day event held on Saturday, April 21st. Various activities, including kayaking and nature talks for the whole family, were held in working to raise ecological awareness and knowledge about our surroundings. Remember, Puerto Peñasco […]
Just in case the lights go out on Saturday 3/31, it may be because it’s Earth Hour. The National Commission of Natural Protected Areas invites everyone to join Earth Hour from 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. as part of the international event promoted by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), which takes place the final Saturday […]
