| DEFENSORES DEL MEDIO AMBIENTE DE LOS TUXTLAS, A. C. ecological activism ACTIVITIES - 2007 |
| World Wetlands Day February 2, 2007 DEMATAC participated in the reunion in the Catemaco Municipal Palace, along with the Reserva de la Biosfera – Los Tuxtlas, M. C. Edith Carrera de la Universidad Veracruzana, PROFEPA, among other institutions. |
| Signing of Articules of the Association COSTA and cleanup of area beaches February 13, 2007 DEMATAC attended the signing of the articules of the Association "COSTA" (Comunidades Organizadas del Volcán San Martín Tuxtla, A. C.) and participated in the cleaning of the beaches in some of the ten communities that constitute this new association. Some of the institutions that participated in the event are: SEMARNAT, La Reserva de La Biosfera – Los Tuxtlas, SENDAS, A. C., IVEA, Universidad Veracruzana, UNAM, RECT, Tú Decides Veracruz, & UAM. |
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| Group members working on cleanup of beach at Montepio |
| Second Cleanup by "COSTA": Sontecomapan & La Barra de Sontecomapan February 20, 2007 |
| The recently formed enviromental association "COSTA" performed the second of it's planned community participation cleanup projects in the areas of Sontecomapa and La Barra. Their plans are for cleanups in different areas every Tuesday. Members of DEMATAC participated in the cleanup. |
| Salsa Night "Baila por la Tierra" March 10, 2007 |
| DEMATAC and the Comité de Vigilancia Ambiental Participativa de PROFEPA “Brazo Fuerte” hosted a “Night of Salsa” at the Lions Club, Catemaco, Veracruz. This had originally been planned as a dance marathon, but lack of participation forced a change of theme. In any event, the evening was a success and enjoyable for the participants. First place for the best dancers was won by Dolores del Rocío Catemaxca Montiel and Mario de Jesús Jiménez Sandoval, winning prizes consisting of an expense paid weekend at “Bahía Escondida” and one month of free classes at the dance academy “ARA” in Catemaco. The second place winners were Soe del Carmen González Joachín and Rubencio Adal Jiménez, winning one month of free classes at the dance academy “ARA”. We sincerely want to thank the Catemaco Lions Club for the use of their premises and Cundo Pereyra for supplying the tables, etcetera; plus all our sponsors. Without them, the event could not have taken place. A special thanks to Alfredo Ávila Carrillo of Restaurant La Casa de los Caballos, Catemaco, who helped us in many ways; plus Juan Raúl Luna Garcia and Daniel Hernández Berlín, for their help with transport and the preparation of the hall |
| Hunting Crocodiles March 23 & 24, 2007 |
During approximately two months DEMATAC, due to a report from Oscar
Castelan, one of our active members and a member of the environmental
committee “Brazo Fuerte”, administrated the capture and relocation of four
crocodiles located in “La Lagartera”, in the Club ADM ( Minatitlán Sports
Association - principally a golf course). Representatives of the club want the
crocs removed as they believe they are a danger to members and visitors.
Friday, March 23 was set as the date for the capture of these animales that
inhabit the wet areas that are a part of the club. The biologist Jesús Cota was
in charge of the capture, acompanied by Oscar Castelan.
The first day was spent exploring the club grounds to determine what areas
the crocs frequent during the night.
The following night they were able to capture one crocodile; a female that
measures about one meter in length, of the species Crocodylus Moreleti. The
cature of the others was not possible because they are considerably larger and
special traps will be required. A later date will be set for the attempted
capture of the remaining animals.
The captured female will be placed in the "UMA" management area
“Cañahuatal” located in the municipality of La Antigua, Veracruz. We hope
that when the others are captured they can be relocated to the same place.
Castelan, one of our active members and a member of the environmental
committee “Brazo Fuerte”, administrated the capture and relocation of four
crocodiles located in “La Lagartera”, in the Club ADM ( Minatitlán Sports
Association - principally a golf course). Representatives of the club want the
crocs removed as they believe they are a danger to members and visitors.
Friday, March 23 was set as the date for the capture of these animales that
inhabit the wet areas that are a part of the club. The biologist Jesús Cota was
in charge of the capture, acompanied by Oscar Castelan.
The first day was spent exploring the club grounds to determine what areas
the crocs frequent during the night.
The following night they were able to capture one crocodile; a female that
measures about one meter in length, of the species Crocodylus Moreleti. The
cature of the others was not possible because they are considerably larger and
special traps will be required. A later date will be set for the attempted
capture of the remaining animals.
The captured female will be placed in the "UMA" management area
“Cañahuatal” located in the municipality of La Antigua, Veracruz. We hope
that when the others are captured they can be relocated to the same place.
Victoria, Pozolapan and Mimiahua. The date set is May 7th at 10 in the morning, departing from the Malecon in Catemaco,
in front of the Restaurant "La Ceiba"; and with the support of two "tele-secundaria" schools, one from La Victorio and the
other from Pozolapan.
Subsequently, DEMATAC held a meeting with several members to discuss a reunion in May (date undetermined) for the
purpose of presenting a progress report on the three years of activity by DEMATAC, to determine whether or not DEMATAC
will continue with it's work in conservation, and depending on this decision, to elect a new Board of Directors and accept new
members.
in front of the Restaurant "La Ceiba"; and with the support of two "tele-secundaria" schools, one from La Victorio and the
other from Pozolapan.
Subsequently, DEMATAC held a meeting with several members to discuss a reunion in May (date undetermined) for the
purpose of presenting a progress report on the three years of activity by DEMATAC, to determine whether or not DEMATAC
will continue with it's work in conservation, and depending on this decision, to elect a new Board of Directors and accept new
members.
| Reunion April 18, 2007 |
| Working Tour with the State of Veracruz PROFEPA Delegate April 23, 24, & 25, 2007 |
various Comités de Vigilancia Ambiental Participativo PROFEPA in order to review their projects, and determine their
necessities and the factors affecting their work relating to conservation.
Reunions were held in the municipal areas of Soteapan, Tatahuicapan, Pajapan, Mecayapan, Catemaco and San
Andrés Tuxtla.
necessities and the factors affecting their work relating to conservation.
Reunions were held in the municipal areas of Soteapan, Tatahuicapan, Pajapan, Mecayapan, Catemaco and San
Andrés Tuxtla.
experiences. One pleasant experience was encountering a large
deer on one of the rural road. We learned, too, that due to the
efforts of the various Committees, illegal tree cutting and
hunting has significantly reduced in the area of Los Tuxtlas. On
the down side, we learned that, on the beaches of Peña Hermosa
several Green Sea Turtles (Chelonia Mydas) have been found
dead. The Committee members of this community are
management program in opertion and do not understand the
reason for the deaths.
They took us to see a turtle that had been discovered dead on the
beach within a few days. A deep wound can be observed on the
shell and on part of a rear leg, but no one can be sure of the
cause of the injuries or death. A supposition of Delegado Briceño
and the Sub-director of the Reserva de Biosfera, Ing. José
Chontal, is that the wounds became infected, resulting in
death. But . . . what caused the wounds? Delegate Briceño hopes
to send the next dead turtle discovered to investigators at
Universidad Veracruzana for studies and an autopsy.
On another note, extensive tree felling was discovered at Ocotal
Grande, a community in the municipal area of San Pedro
Soteapan. A surveillance operation is planned to apprehend
those responsible.
deer on one of the rural road. We learned, too, that due to the
efforts of the various Committees, illegal tree cutting and
hunting has significantly reduced in the area of Los Tuxtlas. On
the down side, we learned that, on the beaches of Peña Hermosa
several Green Sea Turtles (Chelonia Mydas) have been found
dead. The Committee members of this community are
management program in opertion and do not understand the
reason for the deaths.
They took us to see a turtle that had been discovered dead on the
beach within a few days. A deep wound can be observed on the
shell and on part of a rear leg, but no one can be sure of the
cause of the injuries or death. A supposition of Delegado Briceño
and the Sub-director of the Reserva de Biosfera, Ing. José
Chontal, is that the wounds became infected, resulting in
death. But . . . what caused the wounds? Delegate Briceño hopes
to send the next dead turtle discovered to investigators at
Universidad Veracruzana for studies and an autopsy.
On another note, extensive tree felling was discovered at Ocotal
Grande, a community in the municipal area of San Pedro
Soteapan. A surveillance operation is planned to apprehend
those responsible.
In all of the committees that we visited, they spoke of illegal
hunting and trafficking of animals in the area. One thing that
caught our attention was in the community López Mateos
because, apart from the fact that residents of other communities
such as Tebanca and Ojoxapan enter in the territory of Lopéz
Mateos to hunt, they now have problems caused by wild pigs But
above all, they are very pleased with their advances.
Thanks to this experience, we have a better understanding and
have leaned much regarding the work done by PROFEPA. Their
work is made more difficult by irregularities of the laws, and by a
lack of economic resources and detaining those responsible for
environmental destruction in the Reserva de la Biosefera - Los
Tuxtlas can prove very complicated.
Now, we can attest to the fact that, though the work of PROFEPA
is not easy, they are doing an admirable job in the area.
hunting and trafficking of animals in the area. One thing that
caught our attention was in the community López Mateos
because, apart from the fact that residents of other communities
such as Tebanca and Ojoxapan enter in the territory of Lopéz
Mateos to hunt, they now have problems caused by wild pigs But
above all, they are very pleased with their advances.
Thanks to this experience, we have a better understanding and
have leaned much regarding the work done by PROFEPA. Their
work is made more difficult by irregularities of the laws, and by a
lack of economic resources and detaining those responsible for
environmental destruction in the Reserva de la Biosefera - Los
Tuxtlas can prove very complicated.
Now, we can attest to the fact that, though the work of PROFEPA
is not easy, they are doing an admirable job in the area.
| Release of Two Young Crocodilles April 27, 2007 We releasaed these small animals in a lagoon in Los Tuxtlas. See below: "Release of two boas and a hawk" |
| GRAN CAMINATA (HIKE) "SALVEMOS AL LAGO CATEMACO - 2007" July 14 & 15, 2007 |
| Beach Cleanup Campaign May 8, 2007 With the participation of the Telesecuandaria de La Victoria, Ofilio Montaño and the Telesecuendaria de Pozolapan, Sor Juana Inés de La Cruz, DEMATAC and Brazo Fuerte organized a beach cleanup in La Victoria and Pozolapan. |
| La Victoria, with students, teachers and the Director Rodolfo Seba Quino |
| Pozolapan, with students del Grupo Tercero "A" and the Profesora Selene Hatziry Sena Cruz |
| Reunion for the Protection of the Blue Crab (Cardisoma guanhumi) May 14, 2007 |
In a follow-up to the reunion of June 3, 2006 for the protection the Blue
Crab, this years meeting was held with different authorities who share
responsibility or are in fields related to the project, to solicit their help in
the campaign planned this year.
The campaign will begin with two training programs, one for the
Security Corps in the area, and another for the Fishing Cooperatives
who have permits for Blue Crab capture, and others interested in the
campaign. Also, visits were made to the municipal presidents involved:
campaign.
Crab, this years meeting was held with different authorities who share
responsibility or are in fields related to the project, to solicit their help in
the campaign planned this year.
The campaign will begin with two training programs, one for the
Security Corps in the area, and another for the Fishing Cooperatives
who have permits for Blue Crab capture, and others interested in the
campaign. Also, visits were made to the municipal presidents involved:
campaign.
| Reunions for the Protection of the Cangrejo Azul (Blue Crab) May 21 & 22, 2007 |
Two reunions were held in the cabañas of the eco-tourism group “Los Manglares de
Sontecomapan”. The reunion on May 21st was with the security forces Seguridad Marítima,
Terrestre, Fluvial y Lacustre, Policía Municipal del San Andrés Tuxtla, State Police, with the
Delegado de PROFEPA, Residente de SEMARNAT en Catemaco: Efrain Flores, INECOL, DEMATAC,
Anfitriones y Anfitrionas de Los Tuxtlas, A. C. and the Dirección de la Reserva de la Biosfera – Los
Tuxtlas.
Sontecomapan”. The reunion on May 21st was with the security forces Seguridad Marítima,
Terrestre, Fluvial y Lacustre, Policía Municipal del San Andrés Tuxtla, State Police, with the
Delegado de PROFEPA, Residente de SEMARNAT en Catemaco: Efrain Flores, INECOL, DEMATAC,
Anfitriones y Anfitrionas de Los Tuxtlas, A. C. and the Dirección de la Reserva de la Biosfera – Los
Tuxtlas.
In this reunion, the security forces agreed to participate in the
operations to take place during the two days prior to full moon, the
actual day of full moon and two days after, from June through
August of this year.
operations to take place during the two days prior to full moon, the
actual day of full moon and two days after, from June through
August of this year.
The reunion on May 22nd, included representatives of the three cooperatives that have permits
for the capture of Blue Crabs, the representative of SAGARPA, the delegate from PROFEPA, the
Reserva de la Biosfera – Los Tuxtlas, DEMATAC, and representatives of the Universidad
Veracruzana. The purpose was to reaffirm the participation of the cooperatives to comply with
the requirements of this years campaign, and the emphasise the following points:
for the capture of Blue Crabs, the representative of SAGARPA, the delegate from PROFEPA, the
Reserva de la Biosfera – Los Tuxtlas, DEMATAC, and representatives of the Universidad
Veracruzana. The purpose was to reaffirm the participation of the cooperatives to comply with
the requirements of this years campaign, and the emphasise the following points:
1. The members of the cooperatives that have permits agree
to show said permits to the security forces upon request during
the campaign.
2. The members who have permits for Blue Crab capture,
agree to a daily limit of 50 male crabs.
3. In the transportation of Blue Crabs out of Sontecomapan,
a permit must be presented, bearing the seal and signature of
the representative of the respective cooperative.
4. Capture of Blue Crabs is strictly prohibited without
permit.
to show said permits to the security forces upon request during
the campaign.
2. The members who have permits for Blue Crab capture,
agree to a daily limit of 50 male crabs.
3. In the transportation of Blue Crabs out of Sontecomapan,
a permit must be presented, bearing the seal and signature of
the representative of the respective cooperative.
4. Capture of Blue Crabs is strictly prohibited without
permit.
| Release of Confiscated Birds May 22, 2007 |
| The eco-tourism group Arroyo de Lisa Punta Roca Partida y su coordinador Francisco Córdoba Vera, the Primary School Miguel Hidalgo en Arroyo de Lisa, and DEMATAC, participated in the release by the Delegado de PROFEPA, Francisco Briseño Cortés, of 106 birds, including: clarines de agua, reinitas, mariposas, gorriones, azulejos, chinitos y degollados. The captive birds were the result of operations in various markets throughout the state of Veracruz where the sellers did not have permits for the possession or sale of wild birds. In addition, we released two confiscated boa constrictors in an area near the lighthouse at Punta Roca Partida. |
PROFEPA, together with police forces from the State of Veracruz, Region IX, the Inspector General of the San Andrés
Tuxtla Police Department, and DEMATAC, manned check points at four locations: Junction La Barra – La Palma,
Coxcoapan, La Nueva Victoria y Junction Sontecomapan – Coyame, to carry out the plan established during previous
reunions for the protection of the Blue Crab and for the apprehension of wildlife traffickers.
Tuxtla Police Department, and DEMATAC, manned check points at four locations: Junction La Barra – La Palma,
Coxcoapan, La Nueva Victoria y Junction Sontecomapan – Coyame, to carry out the plan established during previous
reunions for the protection of the Blue Crab and for the apprehension of wildlife traffickers.
| Check Points Established for Blue Crab and Wildlife Protection May 31 & June 1, 2007 |
| Tour in Jesús Carranza & Uxpanapa June 4, 5 & 6, 2007 |
I benefited from the trip as I was able to compare the situation that exists in La Reserva de la
Biosefera – Los Tuxtlas, with that of Uxpanapa. The two areas face the same problems of
deforestation and poaching, but the Comités de Vigilancia in the Uxpanapa region, despite the
fact that they are almost ignored and enjoy no protection or status as a protected natural area,
are actively defending the area and express considerably more interest in doing so than the
residents of the communities and municipalities of Los Tuxtlas. On the surface, this appears to
be true of their politicians as well. (Jessica Hitandegüi Swanson Santiago)
Biosefera – Los Tuxtlas, with that of Uxpanapa. The two areas face the same problems of
deforestation and poaching, but the Comités de Vigilancia in the Uxpanapa region, despite the
fact that they are almost ignored and enjoy no protection or status as a protected natural area,
are actively defending the area and express considerably more interest in doing so than the
residents of the communities and municipalities of Los Tuxtlas. On the surface, this appears to
be true of their politicians as well. (Jessica Hitandegüi Swanson Santiago)
I accompanied Lic. Francisco Luís Briseño Cortes, Delegado de PROFEPA for the state of
Veracruz and several PROFEPA inspectors on his visit to Comités de Vigilancia in the
municipalities of Jesús Carranza y Uxpanapa. The natural areas of the region of Uxpanapa,
in the south of the state, are in the process of being declared an ecological reserve as a result of
the existent policies of environmental development and protection.
Uxpanapa includes an extensive area of perennial evergreen woods and forests, represented by
virgen forests, extensive wildlife, and mineral deposits including sulfur.
Veracruz and several PROFEPA inspectors on his visit to Comités de Vigilancia in the
municipalities of Jesús Carranza y Uxpanapa. The natural areas of the region of Uxpanapa,
in the south of the state, are in the process of being declared an ecological reserve as a result of
the existent policies of environmental development and protection.
Uxpanapa includes an extensive area of perennial evergreen woods and forests, represented by
virgen forests, extensive wildlife, and mineral deposits including sulfur.
During the weeklong tour, we hiked through the forests, enjoying the beautiful scenery,
including rivers and waterfalls, and a few idyllic camping sites. But, we also experienced
unpleasant surprises including illegal logging and heard many comments of extensive illegal
hunting. I was impressed by the fact that many of the locals talk much of the jaguar, saying
that they still exist in the area, and that they must be protected. There are also those who
complain, saying the cats kill their livestock, and if no one will pay for these losses, the cats must
be killed.
including rivers and waterfalls, and a few idyllic camping sites. But, we also experienced
unpleasant surprises including illegal logging and heard many comments of extensive illegal
hunting. I was impressed by the fact that many of the locals talk much of the jaguar, saying
that they still exist in the area, and that they must be protected. There are also those who
complain, saying the cats kill their livestock, and if no one will pay for these losses, the cats must
be killed.
| Election of New Board of Directors - DEMATAC June 15, 2007 |
At the meeting held this date, a new board of Directors was elected: "About Us". We discussed three issues that require
immediate attention:
1. Catemaco Water Treatment Plant
2. Burning of the Catemaco Municipal Garbage Dump
3. The necessity of investigating the "concessions" being granted for waterfront construction on Lake Catemaco
In addition, there are two areas to which we must devote more attention and effort:
1: Programs of environmental education in local schools, from grade school through high school
2: Wildlife protection, rehabilitation, and placement where necessary
immediate attention:
1. Catemaco Water Treatment Plant
2. Burning of the Catemaco Municipal Garbage Dump
3. The necessity of investigating the "concessions" being granted for waterfront construction on Lake Catemaco
In addition, there are two areas to which we must devote more attention and effort:
1: Programs of environmental education in local schools, from grade school through high school
2: Wildlife protection, rehabilitation, and placement where necessary
| Training Session for Municipal Police of the State of Veracruz (Seguridad Pública Estatal) June 12, 2007 |
Police corps "Seguridad Pública Estatal" and DEMATAC participated in a
training session on the illegal lumbering, and illegal hunting and capture
The training session was presented by Ing. José Antonio González Azuara,
Director of the Reserva de la Biosfera - Los Tuxtlas and the Biologist
Daniel Hernández Berlín, Representative of PROFEPA in Catemaco.
training session on the illegal lumbering, and illegal hunting and capture
The training session was presented by Ing. José Antonio González Azuara,
Director of the Reserva de la Biosfera - Los Tuxtlas and the Biologist
Daniel Hernández Berlín, Representative of PROFEPA in Catemaco.
| Confiscation and Liberation of Blue Crabs June 13, 2007 |
Saturday morning we received a call from Francisco Valentin, president
of on of the cooperatives that have permits for the capture of Blue Crab
and President of the Comité de Vigilancia de Sontecomapan, reporting to
the same day, with the Policía Pública Estatal, the Agrupamiento
Marítimo del Real, Inspector Juan Raúl Luna Garcia de PROFEPA, and
of on of the cooperatives that have permits for the capture of Blue Crab
and President of the Comité de Vigilancia de Sontecomapan, reporting to
the same day, with the Policía Pública Estatal, the Agrupamiento
Marítimo del Real, Inspector Juan Raúl Luna Garcia de PROFEPA, and
We began by checking some of the launches that transit the Laguna de
Sontecomapan, then by way of Rio Huihaltajapan we boated to a place
called El Bajial, where we went on by foot. We ended up confiscating and
liberating in excess of 200 crabs.
Sontecomapan, then by way of Rio Huihaltajapan we boated to a place
called El Bajial, where we went on by foot. We ended up confiscating and
liberating in excess of 200 crabs.
The capture of female Blue Crabs is strictly prohibited, even with a permit. The capture of a few crabs
for personal consumption is permitted, but not for sale without the proper permit.
for personal consumption is permitted, but not for sale without the proper permit.
| Visit to Sea Turtle Hatcheries July 27 & 28, 2007 |
| Operation for the Protection of the Blue Crab and Wildlife of Los Tuxtlas 29, 30 y 31 de julio |
Sunday, July 29, 2007
22:00 – 02:00: Check points established at: Coxcoapan y Division Sontecomapan – Coyame.
22:00 – 02:00: Check point on the highway in front of the community Arroyo de Lisa.
Monday, July 30
13:00 – 17:00: Inspection trip by motor launch on the rivers that flow into the Laguna de
Sontecomapan.
13:00 – 17:00: Inspection trip by foot on the banks of Río Máquina.
22:00 - 00:00: Inspection trip by foot on the beach at Arroyo de Lisa.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
06:00 – 07:00: Inspection by vehicle with PROFEPA, Policía Pública Estatal y DEMATAC from
Sontecomapan to Bajial.
22:00 – 02:00: Check points established at: Coxcoapan y Division Sontecomapan – Coyame.
22:00 – 02:00: Check point on the highway in front of the community Arroyo de Lisa.
Monday, July 30
13:00 – 17:00: Inspection trip by motor launch on the rivers that flow into the Laguna de
Sontecomapan.
13:00 – 17:00: Inspection trip by foot on the banks of Río Máquina.
22:00 - 00:00: Inspection trip by foot on the beach at Arroyo de Lisa.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
06:00 – 07:00: Inspection by vehicle with PROFEPA, Policía Pública Estatal y DEMATAC from
Sontecomapan to Bajial.
| Photos: Jessica Hitandegui Swanson |
| August 15, 16 & 17, 2007 |
| Presentation of "Compromiso con el Futuro" August 27, 2007 Parroquia Santa Rosa de Lima (Santa Rosa Church), San Andrés Tuxtla, 8:00 p.m., Monday DEMATAC president, Jessica Hitandegüi Swanson, presented a film on Los Tuxtlas, "Compromiso con el Futuro", (Obligation to the Future) by SENDAS, A. C., and gave a brief talk on the subject and on DEMATAC activities. |
| Surveillance Operations for the Protection of the Blue Crab and Wildlife of Los Tuxtlas August 27, 28 & 29 , 2007 |
Monday, August 27
21:00 - 01:00: Checkpoint at the Coyame-Sontecomapan
division
21:00 - 00:00: Inspection on foot of the beaches at Arroyo de
Lisa, Toro Prieto and Punta Roca Partida.
Tuesday, August 28
Pozolapan10:00-19:00: Inspections in the communities of La
VictoriaEl Águila, , Los Bajos de MImiahua, and El Porvenir.
18:00 - 20:30: Reunion with the community Punta Puntillael
and their Comité de Vigilacia .
22:00 - 00:00: Inspection on foot in the community of Punta
Puntilla
Wednesday, August 29
11:00 - 21:00: Monitoring of Comités de Vigilancia in Arroyo de
Lisa, Toro Prieto, Playa Hermosa and Costa de Oro
16:00 - 19:00: Limpieza de playa en El Salado.
21:00 - 01:00: Checkpoint at the Coyame-Sontecomapan
division
21:00 - 00:00: Inspection on foot of the beaches at Arroyo de
Lisa, Toro Prieto and Punta Roca Partida.
Tuesday, August 28
Pozolapan10:00-19:00: Inspections in the communities of La
VictoriaEl Águila, , Los Bajos de MImiahua, and El Porvenir.
18:00 - 20:30: Reunion with the community Punta Puntillael
and their Comité de Vigilacia .
22:00 - 00:00: Inspection on foot in the community of Punta
Puntilla
Wednesday, August 29
11:00 - 21:00: Monitoring of Comités de Vigilancia in Arroyo de
Lisa, Toro Prieto, Playa Hermosa and Costa de Oro
16:00 - 19:00: Limpieza de playa en El Salado.
| Photos: Jessica Hitandegüi Swanson |
The Vice President of DEMATAC, Oscar Castelan Tenorio, Board Member Gabriela Garcia
Valero, & Active Member Viridiana Hernández Martínez delivered two cages, donated by
DEMATAC, to the Commander of the Coatzacoalcos Fire Department, Jorge Garcia Cruz.
This department frequently captures wild animals in the urban areas of Minatitlan y
Valero, & Active Member Viridiana Hernández Martínez delivered two cages, donated by
DEMATAC, to the Commander of the Coatzacoalcos Fire Department, Jorge Garcia Cruz.
This department frequently captures wild animals in the urban areas of Minatitlan y
| Donation of Animal Cages September 6, 2007 |
| Basic Workshop Course "Protección Contra Incendios Forestales y Manejo del Fuego" (Fire Prevention and Management) October 12, 2007 |
The course was presented in the offices of La Reserva de Biosfera - Los Tuxtlas, by Gtf. Julio Javier Soto Domínguez
and lasted approximately two hourss; with the assistance of representatives de Brigadas Contra Incendios (fire brigades) in
Los Tuxtlas.
and lasted approximately two hourss; with the assistance of representatives de Brigadas Contra Incendios (fire brigades) in
Los Tuxtlas.
| Reunion with the "Comité de Vigilancia de Punta Puntillas" September 20, 2007 |
to agree on dates for workshops presented by
Punta the Direction of the Reserva de la
Biosfera - Los Tuxtlas, with the idea of
teaching arts and crafts that will provide
additional income for the community.
Punta the Direction of the Reserva de la
Biosfera - Los Tuxtlas, with the idea of
teaching arts and crafts that will provide
additional income for the community.
| Workshops: Adequate Management of Domestic Solid Waste Community: La Palma October 8 & 15, 2007 |
| Workshop & Beach Cleanup at El Salado September 27 & 28, 2007 |
| Adequate Management of Domestic Solid Waste Workshops with the community of Coxcoapan December 24 & 26, 2007 |
| Reunion with "Promotores Rurales del Programa IMSS Oportunidades" September 14, 2007 |
| Reunion with the Association "Costa" September 20, 2007 |
| Campaña de Limpieza en el Campamento Tortuguero El Salado 29 de agosto, 2007 |
| Workshops: What is trash? & Sea Turtles Community: Capulteol October 20, 2007 |
| 40 Years of Investigation in the Region of Los Tuxtlas November 21 - 23, 2007 |
The Instituto de Biología de la UNAM (Biological
México) celebrated 40 years since the creation of the de
Biología Tropical Los TuxtlasBiology Station Los
Tuxtlas). The activities were held in (Tropical Biology
Biología Tropical Los Tuxtlas in Montepio, in the
municipality of San Andrés Tuxtla.
UNAM invited civil associations that work in Los
Tuxtlas to exhibit posters demonstrating the theme of
their activities. DEMATAC with our poster:
"Activismo Ecológico en Los Tuxtlas" (Ecological
Activism in Los Tuxtlas)
México) celebrated 40 years since the creation of the de
Biología Tropical Los TuxtlasBiology Station Los
Tuxtlas). The activities were held in (Tropical Biology
Biología Tropical Los Tuxtlas in Montepio, in the
municipality of San Andrés Tuxtla.
UNAM invited civil associations that work in Los
Tuxtlas to exhibit posters demonstrating the theme of
their activities. DEMATAC with our poster:
"Activismo Ecológico en Los Tuxtlas" (Ecological
Activism in Los Tuxtlas)
Aurelio Flores Martínez was caught by DEMATAC selling Gray Silky-flycatchers (Ptilogonys cinereus)
same.
same.
| San Andrés Tuxtla December 15, 2007 |
PROFEPA was advised and inspectors Biologist María Dolores Castillo
Gallegos and Engineer Juan Raúl Luna Garcia, when they discovered that
Aurelio did not have the proper permits, confiscated the birds and filed appropriate
charges.
Gallegos and Engineer Juan Raúl Luna Garcia, when they discovered that
Aurelio did not have the proper permits, confiscated the birds and filed appropriate
charges.
DEMATAC cared for the birds until PROFEPA
transported them to Yolihuani, a wildlife
conservation center in Ángel R. Cabada,
Veracruz.
transported them to Yolihuani, a wildlife
conservation center in Ángel R. Cabada,
Veracruz.
| Reunion with Presidents Elect in Los Tuxtlas December 14, 2007 |
DEMATAC was invited when La Reserva de la Biosfera - Los Tuxtlas held a
reunion with the presidents elect from the eight municipalities within the
Reserva de la Biosfera. Various different civil associations involved in
conservation in Los Tuxtlas were also invited.
reunion with the presidents elect from the eight municipalities within the
Reserva de la Biosfera. Various different civil associations involved in
conservation in Los Tuxtlas were also invited.