Seacology
1623 Solano Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94707 USA
Tel: (510) 559-3505
Fax: (510) 559-3505
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.seacology.org
A small team located in Berkeley, Seacology works to protect island habitats and local communities through a unique approach. They work with the local denizens to create a forest or marine reserve in exchange for funding or providing something the locals need, like public infrastructure, a school, or health clinic. They work towards a long-term, sustainable development that is also currently economically feasible for the local populace. They have worked on five projects with Yap since 1999.
Their work has greatly improved the ecological status in Yap, and will continue to do so for years to come. They deserve high praise for their efforts in Yap. They are a non-profit, so please consider donating to support their future endeavors: http://www.seacology.org/support-us/
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
WWF Secretariat
WWF International, Gland
Av. du Mont-Blanc 1196 Gland
Switzerland
+41 22 364 91 11
+41 22 364 88 36
The WWF was founded in 1961 as a non-profit foundation. It focuses on preserving biodiversity and reducing the anthropogenic ecological footprint. Their ultimate goal is to completely preserve “the integrity of the most outstanding natural places on Earth” and insure “humanity's global footprint stays within the Earth's capacity to sustain life and the natural resources of our planet are shared equitably” by 2050. They operate through “innovative partnerships that combine on-the-ground conservation, high-level policy and advocacy, and work to make business & industry more sustainable.”
As of now, there are no legally protected areas under the WWF on the islands of Yap, though they have made recommendations regarding forestry practices that have yet to put in place. They have distinguished Yap to be in Critical/Endangered ecological status based on its presence of three endemic bird species under the threat of habitat loss by human-set fires during the dry season.
The WWF is a non-profit, so any contribution greatly benefits their continuation in leading the global movement for a sustainable and ecologically responsible future. Please consider donating to support them: http://wwf.panda.org/how_you_can_help/support_wwf/donate/
1623 Solano Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94707 USA
Tel: (510) 559-3505
Fax: (510) 559-3505
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.seacology.org
A small team located in Berkeley, Seacology works to protect island habitats and local communities through a unique approach. They work with the local denizens to create a forest or marine reserve in exchange for funding or providing something the locals need, like public infrastructure, a school, or health clinic. They work towards a long-term, sustainable development that is also currently economically feasible for the local populace. They have worked on five projects with Yap since 1999.
- They purchased equipment to survey and publicize the endangered flora and fauna on Yap in 1999.
- In 2002, they established the Dalipebinaw forest reserve and restored the Tamilyog Stone Path.
- 2005, they established a 5.5 acre Kanif Mangrove Reserve and rebuilt a protective sea wall.
- 2008, they established a 35 acre mangrove sanctuary and constructed causeway culverts and extended the household water systems.
- And the latest, in 2010 they established a 46 acre mangrove sanctuary while rehabilitating the watershed, and providing surveillance equipment and a project operation center.
Their work has greatly improved the ecological status in Yap, and will continue to do so for years to come. They deserve high praise for their efforts in Yap. They are a non-profit, so please consider donating to support their future endeavors: http://www.seacology.org/support-us/
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
WWF Secretariat
WWF International, Gland
Av. du Mont-Blanc 1196 Gland
Switzerland
+41 22 364 91 11
+41 22 364 88 36
The WWF was founded in 1961 as a non-profit foundation. It focuses on preserving biodiversity and reducing the anthropogenic ecological footprint. Their ultimate goal is to completely preserve “the integrity of the most outstanding natural places on Earth” and insure “humanity's global footprint stays within the Earth's capacity to sustain life and the natural resources of our planet are shared equitably” by 2050. They operate through “innovative partnerships that combine on-the-ground conservation, high-level policy and advocacy, and work to make business & industry more sustainable.”
As of now, there are no legally protected areas under the WWF on the islands of Yap, though they have made recommendations regarding forestry practices that have yet to put in place. They have distinguished Yap to be in Critical/Endangered ecological status based on its presence of three endemic bird species under the threat of habitat loss by human-set fires during the dry season.
The WWF is a non-profit, so any contribution greatly benefits their continuation in leading the global movement for a sustainable and ecologically responsible future. Please consider donating to support them: http://wwf.panda.org/how_you_can_help/support_wwf/donate/