St. Martin Wetlands Conservation Project
Partners
EPIC, Sint Maarten Nature Foundation and Reserve Naturelle St. Martin
Project Dates
January 2001 until present.
Project Location
Wetlands on St. Maarten/ St. Martin
Project Description
Using scopes and binoculars, all birds are recorded by species and activity, in addition to the presence of chicks and nests, from designated locations at each wetland. We sought to determine basic water quality parameters through the testing of pH, conductivity, salinity, oxygen, and temperature. Conduct outreach, including media and public Bird Walks at wetlands, to build community support for wetland conservation.
Project Importance
Document the importance of saline and fresh wetlands to resident and migrant waterbirds while determining if water quality factors affect the density and diversity of populations at individual wetlands. Advocate for legal protection of wetlands and wildlife.
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