Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE)

TIDE UPDATES

3 November 2008

The latest TIDE Newsletter with information about Summer Camp 2008, Freshwater Cup 2008, staff updates, cleanups, and much more. Please click here to read the newsletter.

Freshwater Cup News - TIDE is one of the finalists for the ECLAC/Kellogg Social Innovation Award. Executive Director Celia Mahung and Community Outreach and Education Coordinator Norman Budna will travel to Medellin, Colombia for the Innovation Fair and Awards Ceremony - We are already winners, having made it this far in the process. For more information read TIDE in TOP 20.

Seleem Chan traveled to Barcelona, Spain for a workshop on Marine Protected Areas. Please click here to read the article.

Due to technical problems you might have missed the TIDE updates of 7 October 2008. Please click here to read all the exciting news and see the great pictures. Included is great report to the Summit Foundation, a report on Conch Monitoring, pictures from the latest Cleanup, pictures from the TIDE Independance Day Float and more.

DID YOU KNOW?

That TIDE has a cause - the Rising Tide and a group - Save Abalone Caye? on Facebook? If you are a Facebook member, please check out TIDE's cause and group and please JOIN! If you need more information please contact us.

SAVE THE DATES

1 November 2008 First Freshwater Cup Meeting to explain the process, talk about forms and environmental projects. The 2009 theme: FRESH WATER - HEALTHY LIFE

15 November 2008 Second Freshwater Cup Meeting. Please come to TIDE Tours offices on Front Street at 9:00 am to learn more

26 November 2008 Last date for teams to pay their deposit for the Freshwater Cup

13 December 2008 Mr/Ms Conservation Competition. Eight organizations are participating, more information to follow.

15 January 2009 Last day to complete the Environmental Project and qualify for the Freshwater Cup Tournament

15 - 30 January 2009 Evaluation of Environmental Projects

15 February 2009 (tentative) Marathon and Football Tournament starts (Remember that your environmental project must be completed by 15 January 2009 or your team will not be able to play in the tournament.

Welcome to TIDE!  The Toledo Institute for Development and Environment is a non-governmental organization that 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.

Vist our TIDE Tours Web site for information on some of the best ecotourism adventures in Belize. We offer great packages and guided trips that include sea kayaking, snorkeling, fly fishing, and hiking.