Could This Be the Last Hatch?

Over 200 Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) hatchlings made the sprint for life from their nest and into the waters of the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve during the afternoon of January 9, 2008.

The turtle nests were located along the boundary of the maritime zone by Calle Surf. If the bikepath is built as currently designed, this sea turtle nest would be replaced by the footings of a seawall. Turtle nests would also be destroyed by heavy equipment during the construction process.

We’re too slow to avoid bulldozers! Keep the path away from the Marine Reserve!

The hawksbill is listed as an endangered species by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. It is also listed as endangered throughout its range by the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

The government of Puerto Rico can help protect this endangered species simply by setting back the bikepath and eliminating all seawalls from the bikepath’s design.

Help save us by moving the bikepath inland!

Surfrider Submits Comments and a Bikepath Alternative

As a follow up to the December meeting at DTOP, the Surfrider Foundation has submitted additional comments to help improve the Rincón bikepath’s design. The suggestions will not only reduce the cost of the project, but will help protect Rincón’s precious natural resources instead of destroying them. After all, aren’t those same natural resources what make people come to Rincón?

Check Out the Alternate Bikepath Map

Or Read the Letter to DTOP