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           Toledo Institute for Development and Environment

                                      Mission Statement

To foster community participation in resource management and sustainable use of ecosystems within the Maya Mountain Marine Corridor of southern Belize for the benefit of present and future generations.

 


TOLEDO INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT

2009 WISH LIST 2010

 US $

Fuel container (plastic)

to carry fuel in TIDE trucks and boats in case of emergency

             20

Flashlights

 

             30

Treated mosquito nets

Malaria and dengue are making an increasing appearance in Belize

             30

Fuel container (drum)

to store fuel at the ranger stations

             40

Binoculars

Rangers and visitors use binoculars to spot Belize' beautiful birds

             50

Ink for printers

 

             50

Life jackets

safety first, a life jacket for every occupant of TIDE boats

             50

Paddles

our kayak paddles need replacing and each boat needs a spare paddled

             50

Recorder

taking notes slows down a vigorous conversation

             50

Anchor and chain

several TIDE boats need to replace and utilize an anchor and chain

             75

Sleeping bags

Ranger patrols take place overnight

             75

Snorkeling gear

Snorkeling is one way the Rangers and scientists monitor

             75

Spotlights

Patrolling at night requires light

             90

Handheld radios

Handheld radios are essential items and required by all staff on patrol

           100

Shade tent

Rest stops during a terrestrial patrol

           100

Tents

Some patrols keep the Rangers out overnight

           100

Foul weather gear/raincoat

TIDE rangers make patrols day and night, rain or shine

           150

Clinometers

measures the height of trees

           175

GPS units

Provide accuracy in mapping local habitats

           175

Core Library for each location

the goal is to establish a core library at each TIDE ranger station and location for the use and benefit of TIDE rangers and visitors.

           205

Canopy for boat

a bit of shade during science missions and patrols makes a difference

           250

Electronic scale

Measure fish for weight as part of the fish stock assessment

           250

Camera

capturing all activities that occur in the parks and reserves

           800

Patrol kit

Ranger's full kit includes foul weather gear, handheld radio, flashlight, life jacket, large dry bag, snorkeling gear, a gps unit and a waterproof camera

       1,000

Solar refrigerator

Rangers use an ice chest and ice to preserve food at the stations

       1,000

Computer/laptop

Computers we take into the field take a lot of wear and tear!

       1,500

Video camera

Filming our work and the protected lands for the future

       2,000

Repairs to boats

Keeping our boats (and trucks) in shape

       2,500

Solar system upgrade and repair

MASS Audubon generously paid for repairs at Abalone Caye, but the other ranger stations need attention

       3,000

All-terrain vehicles for terrestrial park patrols

Imagine patrolling 30,000 acres on foot and by bike

       5,000

Hickatee Assessment

Scientific information is critically needed

     25,000

Truck/van

transport to/from parks and reserves

     50,000

Four wheel drive fire engine/water truck

Fire management in Payne's Creek - this is a must have!!

   100,000

 

 

Please make your online donation at Philanthropy Ventures Foundation, designating your contribution for TIDE, send a check directly to our offices, or contact Development Director Ruth McLean Dawson. AND please forward this email to friends and family!

 

Toledo Institute for Development and Environment

One Mile San Antonio Road - Punta Gorda - Toledo District – Belize - www.tidebelize.org

 

                        

Leading community participation in conservation!                 

 

  

Click here to donate by credit card and from the US

  

To donate directly a check may be sent to 

TIDE

One Mile San Antonio Road

Punta Gorda

Belize

 

or contact the office at + 501 722 2274

or by email

 

 

News & Events

CURRENT NEWS

VIDEO: TIDE Birdwatching

NEW!! 2009 PHMR Monitoring Report

Master of Marine Management Program accepting candidates

December 2009 Bleaching Report

TIDE "wish list"    (pdf version)

NEW!!  Nature Conservancy Magazine Winter Edition includes article about TIDE Freshwater Cup.

TIDE Annual Appeal: Your Impact on TIDE

 

VIDEO: TIDE Freshwater Cup (part 1)

VIDEO: TIDE Freshwater Cup (part 2)

Newbriefs #3

13 November 2009

TIDE Coral Bleaching Report, October 2009

Report to Summit Foundation

Newsbriefs #2

10 October 2009

Newbriefs #1

28 September 2009

Community Stewards Travel to Guatemala on Exchange Learning Visit

 

Executive Director Celia Mahung donates her birthday to raise funds to make sure TIDE meets our 2009 goals.

TIDE NEEDS YOU

News is regularly posted on our blog. Please visit us.

New Reports from TIDE

New Palapa (shade structure) on West Snake Caye

2009 Earthquake Damage to the Coral Reef

UB Students at TIDE Private Protected Lands

TIDE Report to the Debt for Nature Swap Oversight Committee

Punta Gorda Municipal Waste Report 2009

Latest news from the blog

Latest edition of the HOWLER Newspaper

TIDE Executive Director quoted in MPA (Marine Protected Areas) NEWS

TIDE blog: Executive Director and biodiversity at the Rio Grande

March Conch Report

February Coral Bleaching Report

Our 2008 Annual Report and current newsletter is available. For the full version please use the following link to 2008 Annual Report

 

Maya Mountain Marine Corridor Conservation Action Strategy

 

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