IWEco The Bahamas
The IWEco The Bahamas project encompasses 49,000 acres of wetlands and pine forests in East Grand Bahama, The Bahamas.
We aim to collaboratively restore and manage ecosystems and watershed resources and create ecotourism livelihoods in EGB.
22/11/2022
22/11/2022
These translucent guys make it pretty clear why they're so cool!
15/11/2022
Covered in iridescence, this cool guy can be found in someone else's old home!
15/11/2022
These little guys are the coolest!
25/10/2022
You can find Love Vine living on other plants in the forest as it is parasitic in nature!
18/10/2022
Our feathered friends have quite a unique way of bringing dinner to the table!
07/10/2022
Haemulon sciurus can be easily identified by the arch found just below their eye!
05/10/2022
Cubophis vudii, also known as the Bahama Racer or Brown Racer, has been mistaken for a cobra in The Bahamas before due to this defense mechanism!
03/10/2022
Echites umbellatus, known as the Devil's Potato, has an pinwheel umbrella-like flower that can make it super easy to distinguish in the pine lands of The Bahamas!
29/09/2022
Our Bahamian pineland species are truly amazing!
28/09/2022
We are nearing the one year anniversary of IWEco Bahamas' Pre-Biodiversity Inventory! The project seeks to continue its partnerships to carry out the collaborative efforts, such as this trip! Please stay tuned for more project aspects to come!
22/04/2022
Every day, and today in particular, is a time to pause, celebrate our Earth 🌎 and recommit to its protection and sustainability. The Bahamas is so unique and breathtaking that it stands out even from as far away as outer space. The natural environment of East Grand Bahama, adds to the inspiring beauty of this country. On this Earth Day we join the call for real action to address the climate crisis and an investment in our planet.
Again, the IWEco Bahamas project for East Grand Bahama has a critical role to play in enhancing ecosystems, implementing an effective watershed plan and creating opportunities for citizens to earn a living through the ecotourism sector. We can achieve so much together 💪. Find out more at iweco.depp.gov.bs. Here are a few images of East Grand Bahama's natural beauty.
05/11/2021
Want to know what's been happening in the field as we progress towards the restoration of the East Grand Bahama environment under the IWEco The Bahamas project? Check out our newest edition of Island Eco Diary, 📰 designed to keep you informed and connected with all the latest happenings. For the future, the time to act is now.
Island Eco Diary - 5th November 2021 This latest edition of the Island Eco Diary newsletter showcases how the IWEco The Bahamas project has been engaging citizens, assessing the extent of nature's loss and monitoring encouraging signs of
05/11/2021
Want to know what's been happening in the field as we progress towards the restoration of the East Grand Bahama environment under the IWEco The Bahamas project? Check out our newest edition of Island Eco Diary, designed to keep you informed and connected with all the latest happenings. For the future, the time to act is now.
Island Eco Diary - 5th November 2021 This latest edition of the Island Eco Diary newsletter showcases how the IWEco The Bahamas project has been engaging citizens, assessing the extent of nature's loss and monitoring encouraging signs of
30/10/2021
An array of wildlife lives in the pinelands and wetlands of East Grand Bahama. The vast areas provide habitats for endemic and non-endemic species. While this particular spider 🕷 is small, it makes the most of its defensive and survival skills.
28/10/2021
Here is another small yet special member of the animal kingdom that has a home in the natural habitats of East Grand Bahama (EGB). The net-winged beetle is intentional in its mission. Soon we all will be able to access a baseline inventory of the biodiversity of EGB as a result of the IWEco The Bahamas project.
27/10/2021
Here is another fact that relates to the Bahama Pine. East Grand Bahama has vast pineland areas that have been battered by successive storms including Hurricane Dorian. These trees can grow to towering heights.
27/10/2021
Whether big or small, bright or beautiful all living things have a role to play in this cycle of life. We continue our spotlight on the biodiversity of East Grand Bahama with the darting and purposeful Skipper butterfly.
26/10/2021
The beauty of this stands out. Here is another form of life found in East Grand Bahama, the Morning Glory.
25/10/2021
Knowledge is power. Get to know East Grand Bahama better with the IWEco The Bahamas project. We are launching this new Did You Know series with a spotlight on the Orchid bee.
23/10/2021
It's so easy to be captivated by the extremes of nature. From the sheer force of furious storms to the awe-inspiring beauty of life in its many forms, nature abounds. Here are just glimpses of the West Gap Creek area and the pinelands to the east of the creek. Our biodiversity team continues to collect detailed information to ultimately inform the biodiversity inventory that will be produced and made available for the public. We are on the road to progress!
22/10/2021
Biodiversity work in the field happens in quite a number of ways and involves critical observations. The team is on the ground in East Grand Bahama, gathering key details that will go into a biodiversity inventory. This is also where citizens can get intimately involved with the IWEco The Bahamas project and so much more.
Keep following our progress and stay connected. For the future, the time to act is now.
BRON, Bahamas National Trust, Bahamas Forestry, The Department of Environmental Planning & Protection - DEPP
22/10/2021
Life is growing anew 🌿 in the pinelands of East Grand Bahama. Where once there was widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian, young pine and palms🌴 are growing again. The IWEco The Bahamas team was in the West Gap area in East Grand Bahama, collecting wildlife and botanical data. The team is conducting point counts, walking transects and vegetation plots to better understand the recovery process of the pine and wetland areas post Dorian.
There are signs of an early stage of recovery. Several species of wetland and forest birds as well as endemics like the Bahama Yellowthroat are present. The team reports that pine saplings are also growing in areas where the pine mortality was extensive. Continue to stay connected as we bring you updates.
BRON, Bahamas National Trust, Bahamas Forestry, The Department of Environmental Planning & Protection - DEPP
Hurricane Dorian in 2019 was a ferocious storm ⚡️. While it left sheer devastation in its wake in Abaco and Grand Bahama, Dorian was no match for the strength and determination of the residents of these islands and their will to recover on an even stronger footing 🇧🇸
🔹The IWEco The Bahamas project team salutes that spirit of resilience. Together, we can prepare for and actively work towards better days ahead.
🔹East Grand Bahama, in particular, is a bastion of hope. One of the ways that we can restore, revitalize and increase avenues for residents to earn a decent living is through ecotourism.
Watch this video featuring our Ecotourism Specialist Dr. Vikneswaran Nair to learn about the potential in this area. There is strength 💪 in our collective action. Continue to stay connected and get involved.
**Update**: Unfortunately, we experienced some technical difficulties with the audio of the live stream. However, project summaries are captured through the presentations seen on screen! Skip to the 12 minute mark to begin viewing.
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Learn more about the Implementing Land, Water and Ecosystems Management in The Bahamas (IWEco) Project targeting East Grand Bahama. Tune in to hear about the progress to date and ways to participate from the IWEco Consultancy Team!
16/08/2021
Residents of East Grand Bahama, tune in today at 10am to learn more about the IWEco and ways that you can be involved!
East Grand Bahama has faced devastating threats over the years, but it's time for restoration and revitalization. The Implementing Land Water and Ecosystems Management (IWEco) The Bahamas project is focused on reviving the natural environment, developing planning and protections for resilience and increasing the area's earning potential.
Attend the online public meeting and learn more, especially how you can get involved. Click on this link to connect to the public meeting if you have a vested interest in seeing East Grand Bahama thrive.
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You're invited to join a Microsoft Teams meeting
Title: IWEco Public Meeting
Time: Monday, August 16, 2021 10:00:00 AM EDT
Join the meeting on your computer or mobile app
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTFkYzM2MDMtYjMzYS00NzFiLWIwNGEtZmZmNDgyN2MzZDk3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b567c79d-460c-4d97-9649-dfdfb067c881%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22636d1dde-eead-45b9-9a18-89fdb2f4a9e2%22%7d
09/08/2021
East Grand Bahama has faced devastating threats over the years, but it's time for restoration and revitalization. The Implementing Land Water and Ecosystems Management (IWEco) The Bahamas project is focused on reviving the natural environment, developing planning and protections for resilience and increasing the area's earning potential.
Attend the online public meeting and learn more, especially how you can get involved. Click on this link to connect to the public meeting if you have a vested interest in seeing East Grand Bahama thrive.
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You're invited to join a Microsoft Teams meeting
Title: IWEco Public Meeting
Time: Monday, August 16, 2021 10:00:00 AM EDT
Join the meeting on your computer or mobile app
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTFkYzM2MDMtYjMzYS00NzFiLWIwNGEtZmZmNDgyN2MzZDk3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b567c79d-460c-4d97-9649-dfdfb067c881%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22636d1dde-eead-45b9-9a18-89fdb2f4a9e2%22%7d
Here's how watershed planning will impact restoration and resilience for East Grand Bahama under the IWEco The Bahamas project. Stay connected and get involved.
Here’s another reason to stay connected with and participate in the IWEco The Bahamas project – the proposed development of a watershed management plan for East Grand Bahama. It will involve a system for the management of natural resources including landscapes and seascapes. All of this will be incorporated into land use and protected area management for other sites around the country. Watch this video, complete the survey at the link which follows and give us your views: https://forms.gle/ChiqqRGzYozR3Wp37
For the future the time to act is now and community involvement is vital.
23/07/2021
East Grand Bahama has diverse natural habitats which provide shelter for many living organisms. Under the IWEco The Bahamas project, creating a biodiversity inventory is one of the primary objectives. Stay connect with us and get involved. Click here: https://sway.office.com/jXgN59iDyyOeltY6?ref=Link
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