Environmental Protection in the Caribbean

Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC)
is an independent non-profit founded in 2000 with the mission of protecting the Caribbean environment through research and community-based actions.
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Protecting Critical Wildlife in the Grenadines
A major conservation effort is underway in the Grenadines as EPIC and partners take action to restore fragile island ecosystems impacted by invasive species. Through a targeted and carefully managed goat removal operation, this work aims to protect native vegetation, stabilize habitats, and support the recovery of critical seabird nesting areas.
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Honoring the Founders Who Built EPIC
After more than two decades of impact across the Caribbean, EPIC recognizes the founders who built the organization into what it is today. As Natalia Collier and Adam Brown step back from their day-to-day roles, their legacy lives on through the conservation work, partnerships, and communities they helped shape.
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Blue Flag Returns to St. Maarten’s Marinas
Sustainable tourism in St. Maarten reaches a new milestone as two major marinas earn the prestigious Blue Flag certification. Now, with EPIC once again leading these programs locally in partnership with the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), the island is continuing to invest in sustainable tourism.
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Anderson Jean

One of the leading conservationists in Haiti, and a trained agronomist, Anderson understands the importance of a balanced ecosystem. A natural leader, he confidently guides EPIC’s Black-capped Petrel conservation program in Haiti to implement sustainable farming, educate the next generation of farmers, and monitor the status of one of the few known breeding colonies of this endangered seabird.

Lystra Culzac

Born and raised in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Lystra earned a MS in Conservation Biology from the University of Kent. Inspired to protect her home’s natural heritage, she returned to found Science Initiative for Environmental Conservation and Education (SCIENCE). As Lead Educator for EPIC’s Grenadines project team, she’s been instrumental in inspiring the community to take action to save seabirds.

Laura Bijnsdorp

Laura’s passions for travel, art, and environment have led her all over the world but she always returns home to Sint Maarten, where she was born and raised. Working with EPIC since 2015, Laura has led efforts to educate and encourage island stewardship throughout the community. Laura continues to contribute to EPIC’s mission as an Associate.

Vaughn Thomas

Vaughn is a fisherman, sailor, and tour operator born in Grenada and living in Carriacou. His knowledge of and love for seabirds grew from his work with the Grenadines Seabird Guardians, a citizen science group started by EPIC. Vaughn’s sea experience and local knowledge has helped enable their surveys, train new members, and aid the implementation of a Seabird Conservation Action Plan.

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