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New marine ordinance puts priority on curbing pollution PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 21 May 2010 10:27

Beginning June 1, a new law on marine pollution and sanctions for violators will take effect.

Last Updated on Sunday, 04 July 2010 09:58
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Life springs anew on “Star Island” PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 13 May 2010 12:53

The attempted creation of the “Star Island” marina and condominiums on Mangrove Cay shoal in Leeward Channel was stopped by the courts and an environmental group, but not before it destroyed thousands of conch and other marine life and silted nearby reefs.

What’s left is a barren patch of sand surrounded by rocks measuring a little more than 300 metres in circumference.

But thanks to nature and scientific research, life has sprung anew on the island in the Princess Alexandra National Park.

Last Updated on Saturday, 29 May 2010 09:09
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TCI polishes to a shine for Earth Day celebration PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 29 April 2010 14:15

While the world was celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the TCI was celebrating its 2nd annual “TCI Shines” campaign.

Last Updated on Thursday, 29 April 2010 14:19
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DECR hosts a string of Earth Day activities PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 29 April 2010 14:10

The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources initiated a number of activities to celebrate Earth Day on April 22 — from school visits to mangroves planting to street and beach clean-ups.

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Films celebrate environment PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 29 April 2010 14:06

LRaye Cinema in Providenciales was full to capacity as hundreds of students gathered for the “Earth Day Movie Experience,” hosted by the Turks and Caicos National Trust.

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TCI Protected Areas Series

The fp is publishing a series of articles on the Turks and Caicos Islands Protected Area System to increase public awareness and respect for the beauty and value of this "beautiful by nature" country.

The authors, marine ecologist Marsha Pardee and terrestrial ecologist Kathleen Wood, are long-time TCI residents and respected scientists in their fields.

Below are links to their articles, plus related news articles, documents and laws.

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Links to environmental documents and laws



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