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CAVU Bulletin: Proposed Gold Exploration, Osa Peninsula
Rumors have been circulating widely about recently proposed gold mining on the Osa Peninsula. In an attempt to shed light and a new perspective on the proposed gold exploration, CAVU conducted an overflight and took GPS-embedded aerial photographs of the region with Friends of the Osa on Friday, January 22nd.
Here are the facts.
CAVU Launches Reefs for People Campaign with Roundtable in Belize
On Tuesday, Dec. 8, CAVU, together with partners Healthy Reefs Initiative, Conservation International/MMAS and the Association of Protected Areas Management Organization (APAMO) of Belize, kicked off its campaign with an all-day roundtable conference held at the Radisson Hotel in Belize City.
CAVU Sends Film Crew to Nicaragua’s Paso del Istmo
In mid-November, CAVU sent a crew to Nicaragua to begin the filming of Entre Lago y Mar, the latest CAVU documentary. The film will focus on the narrow, 12-mile ribbon of land between the vast Lake Nicaragua and the Pacific Ocean, a crucial land bridge and corridor for species that migrate between North and South America. The region also harbors remnant dry tropical forest, an increasingly rare ecosystem in Latin America.
In mid-November, CAVU sent a crew to Nicaragua to begin the filming of Entre Lago y Mar, the latest CAVU documentary. The film will focus on the narrow, 12-mile ribbon of land between the vast Lake Nicaragua and the Pacific Ocean, a crucial land bridge and corridor for species that migrate between North and South America. The region also harbors remnant dry tropical forest, an increasingly rare ecosystem in Latin America.
Working to Protect Costa Rica's Fisheries
On November 9, 2009 CAVU and INCOPESCA began a multi-year project aimed at conserving Costa Rica's fisheries through the establishment of Responsible Fishing Areas in the Gulf of Nicoya.
On November 9, 2009 CAVU and INCOPESCA began a multi-year project aimed at conserving Costa Rica's fisheries through the establishment of Responsible Fishing Areas in the Gulf of Nicoya.
Playas Calientes, Olas Furiosas, Makes its Public Debut in Costa Rica!
On October 20, 2009 the first large public screening of CAVU'S most recent film project, 'Playas Calientes, Olas Furiosas', created in partnership with World Wildlife Fund, was shown to a packed theater in downtown San Jose.
CAVU Awarded Two-Year Grant from Oak Foundation for Projects in Belize
Belize’s Meso-American Reef is the world’s second longest barrier reef and one of the ocean’s most resource-rich ecological treasures. But it’s also among its most threatened. Though there’s still time – saving the reef from the effects of unplanned development, uncontrolled tourism, over-fishing and climate change is no small task.
Belize’s Meso-American Reef is the world’s second longest barrier reef and one of the ocean’s most resource-rich ecological treasures. But it’s also among its most threatened. Though there’s still time – saving the reef from the effects of unplanned development, uncontrolled tourism, over-fishing and climate change is no small task.
Costa Rica- A Tropical BioGem
On June 26, CAVU's president David Smith and Pilot Bob Morrison guided Natural Resources Defense Council's Executive Director Peter Lehner and International Program Director Jacob Scherr along with other NRDC staff and donors to the Osa Peninsula on an educational overflight of this bio-diverse region.
Las Perlas- Unprotected and Under Pressure
As we fly from Panama City, the Las Perlas Archipelago appears on the horizon, stretching out before us.
PROTECTING PANAMA'S RICHES
The Bay of Panama lies in the shadow of Panama City's imposing skyline, but remains one of Central America's little known treasures.
The Bay of Panama lies in the shadow of Panama City's imposing skyline, but remains one of Central America's little known treasures.
Flights Further Mission of FUNDECOA
Located just 29 kilometers from the capital of San Jose, the cloud forest of El Cornelio lies in one of Costa Rica's most deforested areas, the Acosta Region. Breathtaking vistas and sweeping mountain views are juxtaposed with steep, barren sliding hillsides. Deforestation in this area is large attributed to logging and unsustainable agriculture.
EXPOSED: Caño Negro Wetland In Critical State
Caño Negro was declared a “wetland of international importance” in 1991 by the RAMSAR Convention, yet despite its status, is threatened by illegal drainage, destructive agriculture, deforestation and sedimentation of upstream rivers. On a recent flight, CAVU exposed and documented the damage.
Caño Negro was declared a “wetland of international importance” in 1991 by the RAMSAR Convention, yet despite its status, is threatened by illegal drainage, destructive agriculture, deforestation and sedimentation of upstream rivers. On a recent flight, CAVU exposed and documented the damage.
MarViva/CAVU Featured on Costa Rica's Canal 7
CAVU made headlines this week on the country's most watched television news station. Our ongoing partnership with MarViva, a highly-respected international champion of sustainable fisheries and marine protection, has resulted in greatly improved enforcement along Costa Rica's southern zone coastline.
CAVU Goes Duck Hunting in Guatemala!
Read more here about CAVU and Defensores de la Naturelza’s successful wetland and waterfowl surveys in Guatemala from February 23 to 27, 2009.
Read more here about CAVU and Defensores de la Naturelza’s successful wetland and waterfowl surveys in Guatemala from February 23 to 27, 2009.
CAVU, Conservation International and The Walton Family Foundation Continue Central American Survey Flights in Panama
In January, CAVU flew with a multinational group from Conservation International and The Walton Family Foundation. The second in a series of two articles, you can read more about the Panama flights by clicking below.
In January, CAVU flew with a multinational group from Conservation International and The Walton Family Foundation. The second in a series of two articles, you can read more about the Panama flights by clicking below.
CAVU Flies with Conservation International and The Walton Family Foundation
In January, CAVU flew with a multinational group from Conservation International and The Walton Family Foundation. The first in a series of two articles, you can read more about the Costa Rica flights by clicking below.
In January, CAVU flew with a multinational group from Conservation International and The Walton Family Foundation. The first in a series of two articles, you can read more about the Costa Rica flights by clicking below.
MarViva/CAVU Partnership Successful in Deterring Illegal Incursions in Marine Protected Areas
Five months into their strategic partnership, CAVU and Fundacion MarViva are seeing success on the ground, and anticipating enforcement citations that will begin in March for illegal fishing operation incursions in protected waters.
Five months into their strategic partnership, CAVU and Fundacion MarViva are seeing success on the ground, and anticipating enforcement citations that will begin in March for illegal fishing operation incursions in protected waters.
CAVU’s Principal Writer Relocates to Costa Rica
Emily Barrett just moved to Costa Rica, joining the CAVU team full time.
Emily Barrett just moved to Costa Rica, joining the CAVU team full time.
Bernal Arce Celebrates Five Years with CAVU
Bernal Arce is recognized for five years of dedicated service to CAVU.
Bernal Arce is recognized for five years of dedicated service to CAVU.
CAVU's President Details Accomplishments in 2008
In the document attached, David Smith lays out what CAVU has accomplished in 2008 and what we aim to do in 2009.
In the document attached, David Smith lays out what CAVU has accomplished in 2008 and what we aim to do in 2009.
CAVU in Belize: International Year of the Reef
Executive Director Jordan Vaughan Smith spent November 11-15, 2008 in Belize to celebrate, learn about and plan for the future of Belize's jewel: the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. The visit centered on continued planning for CAVU's 2009 Outreach Campaign for the reef and coastal zones.
Executive Director Jordan Vaughan Smith spent November 11-15, 2008 in Belize to celebrate, learn about and plan for the future of Belize's jewel: the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. The visit centered on continued planning for CAVU's 2009 Outreach Campaign for the reef and coastal zones.
CAVU Flights Key In Stopping the Assault On Osa's Fila Costena
Through our partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), CAVU has been providing overflights in support of the commitment to control unsustainable development in the Osa.
Through our partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), CAVU has been providing overflights in support of the commitment to control unsustainable development in the Osa.
CAVU Features "Nuestras Aguas, Nuestra Vida" with TNC at National Event
On August 13, CAVU, in conjunction with strategic partner The Nature Conservancy, launched its national educational outreach campaign with the premier of Nuestras Aguas, Nuestra Vida. This first large-scale showing exceeded all expectations – as did its impact.
CAVU Flights Focus on the Osa Peninsula
Educating Decision-makers
On September 25, 2008, CAVU flew The Nature Conservancy, representatives of Costa Rica’s Ministry of the Environment (MINAE) Osa Conservtion Area (ACOSA) and members of the Tribunal Ambiental over the Osa Peninsula.
Educating Decision-makers
On September 25, 2008, CAVU flew The Nature Conservancy, representatives of Costa Rica’s Ministry of the Environment (MINAE) Osa Conservtion Area (ACOSA) and members of the Tribunal Ambiental over the Osa Peninsula.
CAVU Returns from Cockscomb
In May, CAVU worked with the Wildlife Conservation Society, Belize Audubon and the Panthera Foundation to create a local outreach campaigned aimed at identifying the result of 25 years of maintaining a Jaguar Preserve in the Cockscomb
In May, CAVU worked with the Wildlife Conservation Society, Belize Audubon and the Panthera Foundation to create a local outreach campaigned aimed at identifying the result of 25 years of maintaining a Jaguar Preserve in the Cockscomb
Project Overview: "Nuestras Aguas, Nuestra Vida"
The Osa region of Costa Rica is the country’s last frontier, with a wealth of biodiversity, largely intact forests, healthy populations of jaguars and prey species and a wide array of protected areas. Here, ecotourism is still b
CAVU Premieres "Nuestras Aguas, Nuestra Vida" in Uvita, Osa
Saturday the 12th of April CAVU and TNC hosted and event in Bahía, where the film "Nuestras Aguas, Nuestra Vida" was premiered. More than 300 people attended the open event.
Saturday the 12th of April CAVU and TNC hosted and event in Bahía, where the film "Nuestras Aguas, Nuestra Vida" was premiered. More than 300 people attended the open event.
SVLI visits CAVU
The Sun Valley Leadership Institute, represented by Dr. Anne Marie White was recently accompanying CAVU during the first stages of 2008´s first production. Her feedback and advise was of great value to our growing organization.
The Sun Valley Leadership Institute, represented by Dr. Anne Marie White was recently accompanying CAVU during the first stages of 2008´s first production. Her feedback and advise was of great value to our growing organization.
Distinguished Conservatist Lauds CAVU's Work
Archie Carr III is Wildlife Conservation Society's Senior Conservationist for Latin America. He recently recorded his thoughts about CAVU.
Archie Carr III is Wildlife Conservation Society's Senior Conservationist for Latin America. He recently recorded his thoughts about CAVU.
"Voces del Darien" Awarded at Film Festival!
CAVU awarded Honorable Mention for Conservation Message.
CAVU awarded Honorable Mention for Conservation Message.
Sierpe Constructions Stopped (in Spanish)
After the pressure from local groups in the South and other organizations (including CAVU´s aerial photographs), the construction of terraces was stopped near the Sierpe lagoon.
After the pressure from local groups in the South and other organizations (including CAVU´s aerial photographs), the construction of terraces was stopped near the Sierpe lagoon.
"Higher Ground" Featured in San Francisco Film Festival!
The San Francisco Ocean Film Festival will take place from February 1st till the 7th, and on its 5th edition it is featuring CAVU´s latest film: "Higher Ground".
The San Francisco Ocean Film Festival will take place from February 1st till the 7th, and on its 5th edition it is featuring CAVU´s latest film: "Higher Ground".
CAVU Film Featured at Greendance Film Festival!
"Voces del Darien", a film about the people and natural wealth of Darien, has been selected as an official feature film of the Greendance Film Festival, which takes place in California, USA.
"Voces del Darien", a film about the people and natural wealth of Darien, has been selected as an official feature film of the Greendance Film Festival, which takes place in California, USA.
"Higher Ground" on Life on Terra!
For the week between the 23rd and the 30th of January, the first half of CAVU´s film "Higher Ground" will be broadcasted online, on www.lifeonterra.com.
For the week between the 23rd and the 30th of January, the first half of CAVU´s film "Higher Ground" will be broadcasted online, on www.lifeonterra.com.
Public Discussion about Development of Darien Brings Together NGOs
November 16th, 2007. Panama City.
November 16th, 2007. Panama City.
"Voces del Darien" Release in Panama
CAVU’s major focus the last six months has been on the finalization of its project in Darién, Panama, which will culminate with the distribution the film “Voces del Darién.”
CAVU’s major focus the last six months has been on the finalization of its project in Darién, Panama, which will culminate with the distribution the film “Voces del Darién.”
A Film about Natural Heroes
This film features the work and trajectory of CAVU´s founder: David Smith. Feature airs on Saturday the 13th of October, on PBS.
"Voces del Darien" in the Bronx Zoo
Pre-release of the film "Voces del Darién" on the 15th of October, 2007.
Pre-release of the film "Voces del Darién" on the 15th of October, 2007.
CAVU Takes Part in Wildlife Film Festival
October 2007.
In Grand Teton National Park, WY, one of the most important wildlife film festivals takes place and CAVU presents its experience.