Salva Tres Palmas, Puerto Rico
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UPDATES

July 3, 2008
Army Corps Responds

June 20, 2008
Rincoeños Celebrate International Surfing Day

Rincoeños Celebran International Surfing Day

June 16, 2008
SBA dumps in the Maritime Zone

June 14, 2008
Six Months Six Clean Ups

Seis meses Seis limpiezas

June 8, 2008
Surfrider Files Querella at DRNA

June 3, 2008
Surfrider Follows Up on Clean Water Act Violation

April 15, 2008
The Singing Whales of Rincón

Las Ballenas Cantando de Rincón

March 12, 2008
Back to the Drawing Board for Reina Del Mar

February 22, 2008
ARPE “Paralyzes” Reina Del Mar Project

December 8, 2007
DomesDay Results in a Clean Beach

DomesDay Resuelta en una Playa Limpia

November 17, 2007
High School Students Hold 1st Environmental Workshop for Rincoeños

1er Foro Informativo Ambiental Para Rincoeños

November 1, 2007
Students Create PSA's to Educate Locals

Estudiantes Informan la Comunidad

August 9, 2007
Ombudsman Holds Hearing On Site in Rincón

Ombudsman celebró vista ocular en Rincón

July 30, 2007
House of Reps Hold Hearing on Proposed Amendment to Tres Palmas Marine Reserve Legislation

Cámara de Representantes Celebro Vista Pública para enmendar la Ley de la Reserva Marina Tres Palmas

July 18, 2007
Coral Reef Restoration Project Gets Underway at Tres Palmas

June 21, 2007
International Surfing Day Celebrated at Steps Beach

"International Surfing Day" Se Celebró en Playa Escalera

June 14, 2007
Erosion Exposes Old Garbage Dump

Expone la erosión antiguo vertedero

June 7, 2007
RMTP Steering Committee Meets to Advance Plan

Comité Timón Trabaja en el Plan de Manejo

May 15, 2007
Educational Experience in Eastern Puerto Rico

Experiencia educativa en el área este de Puerto Rico

April 3, 2007
"An Inconvenient Truth" in Rincón

"An Inconvenient Truth" en Rincón

February 20, 2007
Casa Isleña Art Show Benefits Tres Palmas Education Effort

ISA Corta Palos Sembrados por Estudiantes Rincoeños

February 1, 2007
Steering Committee Meets Together and with Community Members

Comité Timón Se Reune y Con Ciudadanos

January 25, 2007
ISA Cuts Trees Planted by Local Students

ISA Corta Palos Sembrados por Estudiantes Rincoeños

January 4, 2007
Tres Palmas Tres Años

December 31, 2006
Who Knows What about our Marine Reserve?

¿Quién sabe qué sobre nuestra reserva marina?

December 15, 2006
"CUIDA TUS PLAYAS"

December 9, 2006
Domes Beach Cleaned Up

Playa Domes Limpiada

December 7, 2006
Our Changing Shoreline: USGS Shares Results of Study

Nuestro Litoral Cambiante: USGS Comparte Resultados del Estudio

December 4, 2006
RMTP Steering Committee Meets to Advance Management Plan

Reunión del Comité Timón del Plan de Manejo de la Reserva Marina de Tres Palmas

November 9, 2006
Surfrider Sets Up Sediment Control Demonstration


October 15, 2006
The Board Loves Rincón

¡La Junta Ama a Rincón!

October 13, 2006
Surfrider’s National Board of Directors Meets in Rincón

La Junta de Directores a nivel nacional de la Fundación Surfrider Se Reuna en Rincón

September 12, 2006
Sandy Beach Apartments, Clean Water Act Violator, Seeks Sea Wall to Protect Building Built in Maritime Zone

Sandy Beach Apartments: invade Zona Marítimo Terrestre y solicita permisos para proteger apartamentos del embate de las olas

September 9, 2006
Paddle for Clean Water

Paleteo Pa’ Agua Limpia

August 15, 2006
Reconnecting with My Roots

Conectándome con Mis Raíces

June 5, 2006
Visual Art & Poetry Winners Set Sail on Katarina

Ganadores de Dibujo y Poesía Velean en Katarina

June 1, 2006
A Delicious and Delightful Night at the Balneario

Noche Deliciosa y Encantadora en el Balneario

May 30, 2006
STUDENTS COMPETE IN FIRST "I LOVE RINCÓN" POETRY & ART CONTEST

ESTUDIANTES COMPITEN EN PRIMER CERTAMEN DE DIBUJO Y POESÍA "YO AMO A RINCÓN"

May 25, 2006
Surfrider Foundation Comment Letter on Proposed Aquaculture Project

May 10, 2006
Local Fishermen Continue Struggle Against Out of Control Development on the coast

La Asociación de Pescadores Comerciales de Rincón continuan la lucha en contra del desarrollo desmedido en la costa

May 6, 2006
Club Leo Cleans Up the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve

El Club Leo Limpia la Reserva Marina Tres Palmas

May 5, 2006
Appelate Court Rules in favor of Planning Board

Tribunal Apelativo decide a favor de la Junta de Planificación

April 28, 2006
Reserva Marina Tres Palmas Steering Committee Meets

Comité Timón Reserva Marina Tres Palmas Se Reune

April 17, 2006
Singing Whales of Puerto Rico

Las Ballenas Cantadoras de Puerto Rico

April 8, 2006
Do You Remember Your First Snorkeling Experience?

¿Recuerdas Tu Primera Experiencia de Buceo Libre?

March 29, 2006
Sandy Beach Apartments Violate Clean Water Act

Sandy Beach Apartments Viola la Ley de Agua Limpia

March 4, 2006
Our Visit to the Reserve

Nuestra Visita a la Reserva

February 21, 2006
Commission Looks for Ways to Avoid Another Sandy Beach Apartments

Comisión Busca Formas de Evitar Otro Sandy Beach Apartments

February 7, 2006
Planning Board Washes Hands during Second Public Hearing on Sandy Beach Apartments

Segunda Vista Pública - Evade Planificación pleito por Zonificación

February 2, 2006
Outward Bound Comes To Visit

¡La Escuela Outward Bound Nos Visita!

January 25, 2006
GAT Meets to Work On Tres Palmas Management Plan

GAT Se Reunió para Trabajar en el Plan de Manejo de Tres Palmas

January 24, 2006
PR House of Reps Holds Hearing on Sandy Beach Apartments

Cámara de Representantes Tuvo Vista Pública sobre Sandy Beach Apartments

January 9, 2006
Protege Tu Arrecife/Protect Your Reef Mosaic Teaches Art & Awareness

Protege Tu Arrecife – Mosaico Enseña Arte y Conciencia

December 17, 2005
Take a Little, Give a Lot

December 6, 2005
USGS to help Rincón Search for Cause of its Coastal Erosion

Rincón busca la causa de su grave erosión costera

November 22, 2005
Rincoeños File Complaints Against Developer Vilá for Illegal Construction at Sandy Beach

Rincoeños Someten Querellas contra Desarrollador por Construcciones Ilegales

November 14, 2005
Domes Beach Benches Removed from Maritime Zone

BANCOS REMOVIDOS DE LA ZONA MARÍTIMO TERRESTRE EN PLAYA DOMES

November 12, 2005
Expediciones Palenque Educates Girl Scouts on Coastal Systems

Tres Tropas Girl Scouts Aprendieron Sobre los Sistemas Costeros

Oct. 4, 2005
Reserva Marina Tres Palmas Steering Committee Meets for Second Time

Sept. 19, 2005
Court Allows Developer Vilá to Back Out Of Sandy Beach Agreement; Developer Cites New and Unspecified DRNA Policy as Reason for Relief

September 17, 2005
PR House of Reps Investigates Dubious Permits for Sandy Beach Apartments

September 17, 2005
Córcega Beach Clean Up a Huge Success

Limpieza Exitosa en Córcega

September 9, 2005
Planning Board Re-Approves Reina Del Mar Condos

La Junta de Planificación Aprobó otra vez el proyecto de Condominios Reina Del Mar

Aug. 29, 2005
Natural History Society Visits the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve

La Sociedad de Historia Natural visita la Reserva Marina Tres Palmas en Puerto Rico
August 8, 2005
Letter from Surfrider Foundation to National Marine Fisheries Service


Aug. 4, 2005
First of Five RMTP Signs Installed at Steps Beach

Primero de Cinco Rotulos de la Reserva Marina Tres Palmas Fue Instalado en la Playa "Steps"
Aug. 3, 2005
Reserva Marina Tres Palmas Steering Committee Meets

Plan de Manejo para la Reserva Marina Tres Palmas en Rincón, Puerto Rico
June 15, 2005
Investigación de los permisos de Sandy Beach Apartments

SBA Permits Under Investigation

June 8, 2005
PR Court of Appeals Rules Against Surfrider

June 1, 2005
12th Annual Paddle to the Capitolio - Calling Attention to Coastal Issues

May 14, 2005
Fourth Annual Siembra another Success

April 28, 2005
Surfrider Shares Stage with Jean-Michel Cousteau

April 20, 2005
Surfrider Meets with Comunidad Campo Alegre

March 1, 2005
Community Development Workshop Promotes Public Participation to Shape Rincón's Future

Taller de Desarrollo Comunitario Promueve Participación Pública para Darle Forma al Futuro de Rincón

February 27, 2005
Domes Clean Up during Corona Contest


February 20, 2005
Beach Clean Up in Barrio Barrero


February 8, 2005
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION SETTLES LAWSUIT AND GAINS PUBLIC ACCESS AND BEACH PROTECTION IN PUERTO RICO

La Fundación Surfrider Zanja Transa Demanda: Logra Acceso Público Permanente a la Playa y Protección Para la Zona Costera en Puerto Rico

January 15, 2005
Sandy Beach Gets Clean

January 15, 2005
Local Landscapers Lend Domes Trees a Helping Hand

December 15, 2004
SAY NO to the PRIVATIZATION of OUR BEACHES!

¡NO a la PRIVATIZACIÓN DE NUESTRAS PLAYAS!


November 29, 2004
Surfrider Foundation Halts Illegally Permitted Development in Puerto Rico

Fundación Surfrider Detiene Proyecto Ilegal en Rincón, Puerto Rico


August 25, 2004
Sandy Beach Apartments Preliminary Hearing Held in Aguada Court


August 17, 2004
FALLAS SISTEMÁTICAS EN LAS REGULACIONES DE USO DE TERRENOS MOTIVAN ACCIÓN LEGAL DE LA FUNDACIÓN SURFRIDER

SYSTEMATIC FAILURES OF LAND USE REGULATIONS INSTIGATE LAWSUIT BY THE SURFRIDER FOUNDATION


June 22, 2004
En ventaja los defensores de la playa de Ensenada

Court Rules ­ GO BACK TO PLANNING BOARD: Beach Defenders Gain the Advantage in Rincón’s Barrio Ensenada


May 8, 2004
La Tercera Siembra fue un Éxito

Third Annual Siembra a Success


April 7, 2004
Update on Sandy Beach Apartments Development Project




March 6, 2004
Reserva Marina Tres Palmas Se Limpia

Reserva Marina Tres Palmas Gets Clean


March 4, 2004
Peligro en la Zona Marítimo Terrestre

Danger in the Zona Maritima Terrestre


February 9, 2004:
La Fundación Surfrider visita al DRNA y la Junta de Planificación para discutir los pasos a seguir

Surfrider Visits DRNA and Planning Board to Discuss Next Steps


January 23, 2004:
Surfrider Charla con Científicos, Profesores y Estudiantes en Isla de Magueyes

Surfrider Speaks to Scientists, Professors and Students on Isla de Magueyes


January 14, 2004:
LA FUNDACION SURFRIDER CELEBRA LA CREACION DE UNA NUEVA RESERVA MARINA EN PUERTO RICO

SURFRIDER FOUNDATION CELEBRATES NEW MARINE RESERVE IN PUERTO RICO


December 8, 2003:
Estado de Emergencia

State of Emergency


September 16, 2003:
Protegida una Playa de Rincón

Tres Palmas Gets Closer to Permanent Protection


September 15, 2003:
Videos of Tres Palmas from Underwater


August 13-14, 2003:
Taller de Liderazgo para el Desarrollo Conjunto de un Proceso para el Plan de Manejo de la Reserva del Canal Luis Pena

Leadership Workshop for the Collaborative Development of a Process for the Luis Pena Channel Reserve Management Plan


May 10, 2003:
La Segunda Siembra fue un Éxito

Second Siembra a Success


May 3, 2003:
Surfrider Participa en Limpieza de Playa Crashboat

Surfrider Helps Clean Crashboat Beach


April 23, 2003:
Surfrider Participa en Festival de la Naturaleza Flora y Fauna

Surfrider Participates in Nature, Flora and Fauna Festival


April 10, 2003:
Surfrider Enfatiza la Necesidad de Planificación a Largo Plazo en Rincón

Surfrider Highlights Need for Long Term Planning In Rincón


April 9, 2003:
Surfrider convoca una reunión extraordinaria para discutir el caso del "Camino de la Planta Nuclear - Domes Trail"

Surfrider Hosts Special Meeting on Domes Trail


March 28, 2003:
El Desfile de Moda Reciclable

Recycling Fashion Show

March 8, 2003:
Limpieza de Playa en Rincón

Rincón Beach Clean Up

March 1, 2003:
Surgen Nuevas Coordenadas en Vista Ocular

Vista Ocular Results in New Coordinates

February 19, 2003:
Beneficio para "Salva Tres Palmas" en Exhibición de Arte en Casa Isleña

Casa Isleña Art Show Benefits "Salva Tres Palmas"

February 8, 2003:
Rincoeños tuvieron la oportunidad de discutir la Reserva Tres Palmas

Rincoeños Get a Chance to Discuss the Tres Palmas Reserve

February 1, 2003:
La Segunda Vista Pública Trae Más Apoyo y Más Preguntas para la Reserva Natural Marina Tres Palmas

More Support and More Questions following the Second Public Hearings for the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve

January 21, 2003
VISTA PUBLICA. Apoya La Reserva Natural Tres Palmas de Rincón

PUBLIC HEARING. Show Your Support for a Nature Reserve at Tres Palmas de Rincón

December 5, 2002
La Legislación Para Establecer "La Reserva Marina" Mayormente Recibe Apoyo en Vistas Públicas

Bill to Establish Marine Reserve Mostly Receives Support at Public Hearings


December 3, 2002
Surfrider Visits RUM
November 15, 2002
Surfrider Receives the Order of the Jutía Award
November 6, 2002
Bill Introduced to Establish Tres Palmas Marine Reserve
October 10, 2002
U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Award
September 28, 2002
La Siembra Tan Buena
September 21, 2002
International Coastal Clean-Up day
July 20, 2002
More than Just a Clean Up
July 11, 2002
Alexis Massol Speaks Out to Save Tres Palmas
July 10, 2002
Puerto Rico Planning Board Denies Villa Ikaria Once and for All
June 12, 2002
Rincón Coalition suggests deadline for Reserva Natural Marítima designation
April 12, 2002
Puerto Rico Planning Board Denies Villa Ikaria
March 8, 2002
Puerto Rico Planning Board Visit to Rincon
February 12, 2002
Meeting with Mayor Carlos Lopez





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