EPIC’s second annual Seas & Scenes: Love the Caribbean Photo Contest is now closed, with 609 photographs submitted—nearly double last year’s total. Thank you to everyone who shared their view of the Caribbean!
The 2026 Seas & Scenes: Love the Caribbean Photo Contest opens August 1. Get ready to share the Caribbean through your lens for 12 chances to win from a prize pool valued at more than $3,000—or join the fun by voting for your favorite images.
The successful removal of dozens of invasive goats from Battowia, one of the Caribbean’s most important seabird nesting islands, is a significant milestone achievement for the Grenadines Seabird Restoration Project implemented by EPIC and its partners.
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.
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.
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.
The 2026 Caribbean Resiliency and Climate Conversations Webinar Series brings together experts and organizations from across the region to share practical solutions for climate resilience. Explore upcoming sessions, watch past webinars, and register to join the conversation.
Across the U.S. Virgin Islands, restaurants are reducing waste through the VI Clean Coasts Eco-Certification program. EPIC has expanded outreach and communications, launched a new Eco-Certification webpage with an interactive map, and helped connect businesses to resources and funding to adopt sustainable, cost-effective practices that protect local communities and coastlines.
Students across Sint Maarten are gaining hands-on environmental education through classroom lessons and field visits to Fort Amsterdam. Through EPIC’s BESTLife2030 project, students explored seabird ecology, planted native species, and observed the island’s important pelican colony, building a deeper understanding of local ecosystems and conservation in action.
Conversations with fishers, community leaders, and residents in Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines are shedding light on changing traditions and emerging threats to seabirds across the Grenadines. Through community meetings and local observations, EPIC gathered insights on seabird harvesting, shifting vegetation, and environmental changes affecting nearby offshore cays, highlighting the importance of combining scientific research with local knowledge to protect seabird populations.
EPIC’s 2025 Digital Annual Impact Report is now available. Explore key conservation milestones, community partnerships, and regional impact stories from across the Caribbean.
With sincere gratitude, EPIC recognizes the individual donors, corporate supporters, and mission partners whose generosity supported EPIC International initiatives from mid-2024 through all of 2025. Their contributions make it possible to advance conservation, education, and community-driven environmental work across the Caribbean and beyond.
Celebrating the individuals, businesses, foundations, and institutions whose continued contributions, sponsorships, and grants supported EPIC Sint Maarten projects from mid-2024 through 2025. Thank you for helping advance conservation, education, and community impact on Sint Maarten.
Celebrating 25 Years! Fisherman Vaughn Thomas grew up reading the ocean through seabirds and weather. After joining EPIC’s Seabird Guardians program, he began to view the islands as a connected ecosystem where wildlife and livelihoods rely on one another. Today he is one of nearly sixty trained Guardians who help protect seabirds and support community conservation across the Grenadines.
Celebrating 25 Years! More than a decade ago, the schooner Lista Light anchored off Battowia as Katharine and Dave Lowerie completed a two-year seabird survey across the Lesser Antilles. Their work, supported by EPIC, produced the region’s first Seabird Breeding Atlas and set the foundation for ongoing research and conservation led by Natalia Collier and regional partners.
As EPIC marks 25 years of conservation, we reflect on more than 16 years of work in the Grenadines, where our first surveys inspired the restoration and research efforts still shaping the islands today.
Join this global day of giving and help continue our conservation, research, and community programs. Thanks to support from IGY Marinas, you can double your impact this year. All donations will be matched up to $1,000.
More than 80 volunteers joined International Coastal Cleanup Day at Little Bay Beach, removing 2,397 pounds of trash while logging every item to guide year-round action. The result is a community win and a warning, underscoring the need to cut single-use plastics and strengthen waste management on Sint Maarten.
Throughout October, the spotlight is on the Caribbean Choice Awards, celebrating this year’s standout images from the Seas & Scenes: Love the Caribbean Photo Contest 2025. Each week, new winners are being revealed across EPIC’s photo contest winners page and social media – one story, one image, and one perspective at a time.
We are honored to introduce the distinguished judging panel for the successful Seas & Scenes: Love the Caribbean Photo Contest 2025. This accomplished panel brings together photographers, conservationists, and cultural storytellers—
When a juvenile Black-capped Petrel appeared at a cable car station in Dominica, it wasn’t just a surprise—it was a breakthrough. With fewer than 2,000 breeding pairs remaining, this unexpected sighting offers new hope for one of the Caribbean’s most endangered seabirds and supports over a decade of EPIC-led efforts to locate nesting sites beyond Hispaniola.
The VI Clean Coasts program is expanding to support restaurants, food trucks, and charter boats across the USVI. With new local coordinators, strategic partnerships, and a custom green certification in the works, we’re helping food businesses cut plastic and embrace sustainability.
From mangrove planting in Simpson Bay Lagoon to building safe nesting platforms for threatened seabirds, EPIC and partners are revitalizing key ecosystems in Sint Maarten. With support from volunteers and sponsors, recent efforts also enhanced Fort Amsterdam, the last nesting site for the island’s national bird. These community-led projects are safeguarding coastal biodiversity and protecting vital habitats for future generations.
A hands-on drone training hosted by EPIC Grenadines is helping local conservationists protect remote island ecosystems. Led by GIS specialist Cornelius Lyttle and in collaboration with multiple national agencies, the training enhanced regional capacity for environmental monitoring. Drones are now being used to track seabird nesting, detect invasive species, and capture stunning aerial footage for outreach and science. This initiative is part of a larger restoration effort supported by Deepwater Horizon NRDA funds and key partners like USFWS and SCIENCE.
Thank You for an EPIC Year.
As we begin a new fiscal year, we’re deeply grateful for your support. With your help, we’re expanding our reach, growing our team, and continuing vital work to protect the Caribbean’s environment and communities. Let’s make this year even more impactful—Please check out other upcoming ways to get involved and make a difference.
EPIC is leading a critical bat conservation project on Sint Maarten to protect the island’s only native mammals and their rapidly disappearing habitats. In response to human disturbance and guano harvesting that forced bats from a major roosting cave, the team is using camera traps and advocacy to push for legal protections and safeguard these essential pollinators and pest controllers.
Celebrating the successful completion of the Eco-Schools “Water and Waste Smart Schools” project, which aimed to build capacity within U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) schools and the community for safe, clean, and affordable drinking water. Over three years the program empowered more than 5,500 students and 150 teachers to become water stewards through…
As EPIC’s fiscal year draws to a close on May 31, we’re celebrating the progress made in protecting Caribbean wildlife and communities. From Haiti to coastal islands, your support fuels critical conservation efforts. Help us finish strong with a gift today.
A newly funded project in the U.S. Virgin Islands is helping businesses reduce single-use plastics and other pollutants in the food service industry. Led by VICS in partnership with EPIC, DPNR, and the EPA, the Clean Coasts initiative provides technical assistance, certification programs, and education to promote sustainability and protect marine ecosystems.
Volunteers, organizations, and community members united for two major cleanup events in St. Maarten, tackling plastic waste, invasive species, and habitat restoration. The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Lagoon Clean-Up focused on Simpson Bay Lagoon, while the Fort Amsterdam Cleanup & Learn event emphasized conservation training. Supported by local partners and the IUCN BESTLIFE2030 Grant Program, these efforts highlight the importance of protecting marine and coastal ecosystems.
EPIC has launched a seabird habitat restoration project in St. Vincent & the Grenadines, focusing on critical nesting sites on Battowia and the Pillories islands. These islands support important seabird populations threatened by habitat loss and invasive species. Through habitat restoration, species monitoring, and community engagement, this initiative aims to protect seabird colonies and strengthen conservation efforts in the Grenadines.
EPIC placed third in the 2024 Community Corporate Challenge (Cx3), earning the Highest Volunteer Engagement Award and Game Day Champion title. Partnering with Grant Thornton, EPIC stood out for its commitment to conservation and community action, mobilizing volunteers and raising awareness for environmental protection in the Caribbean.
2024 EPIC IMPACTS- As we move toward a more sustainable future, I am thrilled to share the progress EPIC has achieved across the Caribbean region. Through unwavering conservation efforts and applying the tools of education, research, advocacy, and community engagement, we continue to fulfill our mission of safeguarding the region’s unique and beautiful bio-diversity. This Annual Impact Report highlights…
2024 EPIC IMPACTS- Considering the numerous environmental issues and impacts in the Caribbean, it might seem like nearly a decade of work focused on an endangered seabird, the Black-capped Petrel, could have limited scope. But Adam Brown, Black-capped Petrel Program Manager at EPIC, has seen it transform an entire community. Brown’s team efforts to protect the Black-capped Petrel—one of the rarest seabirds that nests high in Haiti’s mountains—sparked
a movement…
As 2024 comes to an end, our EPIC team has assembled some of the best stories and images to celebrate the amazing positive impacts we’ve had throughout the Caribbean. We’re sharing about exciting regional projects and ongoing work in our flagship program locations in Sint Maarten, the Grenadines and Haiti. The 2024 EPIC Annual Impact Report also includes new and exciting projects we’re planning for 2025. Enjoy the EPIC Impacts…
“The Climate Justice Camp Caribbean has sparked an unparalleled sense of solidarity among movement builders and activists in our region. It’s been amazing to witness people, many of whom are new to such events, embracing the crucial need to unify in the Caribbean. Seeing these interactions unfold in the heart of my community, Sint Maarten, adds an extra layer of significance to the work. We’re not simply facing the climate crisis; we’re rewriting the narrative of our collective futures for our islands,” said Riddhi Samtani, Climate Change Advocate and EPIC Associate about the first-ever Caribbean Climate Justice Camp.
Sint Maarten’s Green Key and Blue Flag internationally recognized eco-label programs have started back up again through the initiative of the EPIC Sint Maarten Foundation. Officially serving as the National Operator through the program administered by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), the goal is to promote sustainable tourism and protect the island’s natural environments, including beaches, coasts, and waterways.
Avian biologist and EPIC co-founder Natalia Collier continues to advocate for a pan-Caribbean seabird census as a member of the BirdsCaribbean Seabird Working Group. This partnership program has succeeded in coordinating researchers and citizen scientists across the region to contribute data on seabird breeding colonies, which play a critical role in the health of marine ecosystems. This is crucial for understanding the health of Caribbean seabird populations, which have declined dramatically in recent decades.
Gathering scientific data to support sustainable management of Sint Maarten’s diverse habitats was accomplished this year through the completion of field surveys and training for the terrestrial baseline biodiversity assessment, which was part of the Coastal Resilience and Needs Assessments (CORENA) project.
More than 4,000 students from 7 public schools in the U.S. Virgin Islands participated in the interactive science curriculum called Water Heroes and received free reusable water bottles through a grant-funded partnership between EPIC and the Virgin Islands Conservation Society’s Eco-Schools program.
“Plastic pollution is everyone’s problem,” says Fleur Hermanides, President of the EPIC Sint Maarten Foundation and architect of the Perpetual Plastics Program. The Perpetual Plastics Project marks a groundbreaking effort to tackle the island’s waste crisis.
2024 EPIC IMPACT – A landmark development in EPIC’s seabird conservation is the funding secured through the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Settlement. The catastrophic 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico impacted migratory seabirds that traverse the Caribbean, potentially leaving long-lasting ecological scars. Under the settlement, EPIC will receive ~$700,000 over five years to restore critical seabird habitats in the Grenadines.
With our gratitude, the EPIC team wants to recognize the following people and institutions for supporting amazing and impactful projects by the EPIC Sint Maarten Foundation this year. THANK YOU!!
EPIC is rallying support to help the communities in the Grenadines recover after the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl. With over 95% of homes damaged on some islands and essential boats destroyed, the need for aid is urgent. Your donation can make a real difference in restoring livelihoods for fisherfolk, tour operators, and others who rely on these boats. Together, we can help the Grenadines rebuild and thrive. Donate now to support the cause.
The Black-capped Petrel has been officially listed as an endangered species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a major step forward in conservation efforts. This status under the Endangered Species Act brings heightened protection, focused conservation initiatives, and increased collaboration to ensure the survival of this remarkable bird. EPIC is proud to be part of this journey, working with local communities to protect habitats and promote sustainable practices. Join us in celebrating this milestone and supporting efforts to protect the Black-capped Petrel!
EPIC is dedicated to supporting the next generation of conservation leaders through internships. These opportunities provide hands-on experience in projects like wildlife monitoring, marine debris management, and tackling climate change impacts. Our interns bring fresh perspectives and energy, playing a crucial role in our mission to protect the Caribbean environment. By investing in young talent, EPIC ensures a future of skilled professionals ready to tackle environmental challenges.
This summer, EPIC is excited to welcome two exceptional interns. Their dedication and innovative approaches to environmental conservation in the Caribbean are already making a significant impact on our projects. We look forward to seeing their continued contributions throughout the season.
As EPIC concludes our 24th year of delivering world-changing conservation programs and projects, it’s inspiring to see the tangible, positive benefits of the work that we do. This fiscal year we…
The first-ever Caribbean Climate Justice Camp for 120 community leaders from more than 25 Caribbean nations was hosted by EPIC, EPIC Sint Maarten, Roots, and many collaborators on March 28-31 on Sint Maarten. The successful event built knowledge and networks, included the sharing of stories and skills, and the co-creation of strategies to address conservation challenges faced by the region.
It’s back and better than ever! The Blue Flag and Green Key eco-label certification for marinas, beaches, hotels and restaurants is back up and running in Sint Maarten where the EPIC Sint Maarten Foundation serves as the national operator for the two internationally recognized awards.
With the Perpetual Plastics Project, EPIC Sint Maarten is creating a community-based solution for the significant single-use plastic problem by offering on-island recycling via a social workspace.
As part of the Coastal Resilience and Needs Assessments project (CORENA), over 300 species were observed during a 12 day biodiversity assessment in St. Maarten with the objective to provide information to guide sustainable habitat management and responsible future development.
Please welcome Mr. Delroy de Lain who has joined the foundation Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) Sint Maarten under contract as Program Manager, where he will coordinate a variety of research, education, and conservation projects.
The free Climate Justice Camp: Caribbean Edition will bring together people from the region to take part in four days of workshops and events to build knowledge, strategies, capacity, community, and networks on Sint Maarten, March 28-31, 2024.
The end of the year is a time for reflection and we’re so proud to share with you the EPIC 2023 Annual Impact Report. Enjoy stories from four Caribbean locations, key achievements, and beautiful photos of the people and places that mean so much to all of us. We’re sending you a heartfelt thank you for a wonderful year.
A new project aims to assess key land areas for biodiversity on St. Maarten. The foundation Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) has been selected
While protecting seabird nesting islands is of utmost importance, and a goal of EPIC programs in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, we also need to understand where the birds find food and protect those areas.
Once again, EPIC will be offering a mobile sewage pumpout service for boats in Sint Maarten.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has chosen the U.S. Virgin Islands (VI) to receive nearly $700,000 in funding under EPA’s Environmental Justice in Communities program to assist restaurants, bars, food trucks and other food service companies to cut waste.
MAHO – The foundation Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) Sint Maarten and The Business Point are working to re-establish sewage pumpout boat service in
EPIC colleague and valuable team member Anderson Jean was awarded the prestigious Stanford University Bright Award in a ceremony on the Stanford campus, California in June 2023.
Drinking water is never taken for granted on a Caribbean Island, and in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) access to clean, affordable drinking water can be a struggle. That’s why EPIC is celebrating the Water Smart Schools USVI Program.
Enjoy the first in our new e-guide series about the Caribbean region, EPIC’s “Top 10 Coolest Caribbean Creatures!” E-guides are a fun way to learn, appreciate, and share information about the region’s most interesting natural and cultural heritage. We hope it will inspire YOU to support and respect the unique Caribbean.
A recent expedition to Dominica, as part of EPIC’s ongoing efforts to find new Black-capped Petrel nesting locations, was aided by a sniffer dog named Africa and her handler. Sniffer dogs can be trained to find all sorts of things, including burrow-nesting birds like petrels. Yet, two hundred years ago in Dominica, pet dogs used by colonists led to the disappearance of petrels who were hunted for food. Will dogs that once hurt the petrel population on Dominica be the helpers that discover their elusive nesting grounds so that they can be protected in the future?
The Caribbean Brown Pelican is the national bird of St. Maarten. There have been alarming reports of sick and dying birds, along with declining numbers in recent years. Concerned about the health of this important seabird, EPIC is researching the status of the island’s Pelicans and promoting their protection.
An exciting expedition to Dominica, using a sniffer dog for the first time, to try to discover nesting Black-capped Petrels, which so far have only been found to nest on Hispaniola.
EPIC is proud to announce our acceptance as an environmental partner in the 1% for the Planet global network of businesses, individuals, and environmental organizations tackling our planet’s most pressing environmental issues. If you are a one percent business partner, please connect with us!
Safe, clean, and affordable drinking water is not readily accessible to school children, or the wider community, in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) due to
Co-Founder of the leading Haitian conservation organization Action pour la Sauvegarde de l’Ecologie en Haiti (ACSEH) and Environmental Protection in the Caribbean’s (EPIC) Haiti Project Manager for the Black-capped Petrel Conservation Program, Anderson Jean, has been chosen as the 2022 Bright Award Winner. The Bright Award is given annually to an “individual who has made significant contributions in the environmental preservation and sustainability area.”
Caribbean seabird field work is rarely without its challenges: rough seas, foul weather, impenetrable thickets of thorny bushes, and brutal heat. Now we can add festivals to our list! We do this vital work because we care about seabirds and want to ensure they are here for generations to come.
At sunset, off the island of Hispaniola, an adult Black-capped Petrel circles over the Caribbean Sea, waiting for darkness. It’s under the cover of darkness that this species flies inland and heads to its nesting grounds on the high forested peaks of the island. Some nights the petrels will accidently strike hazards, falling to the ground stunned, often never being able to continue their journey to the nesting grounds.
Updates about this project, student applications, and clean-up dates will be posted on EPIC’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/epicislands. Project coordinators Riddhi Samtani and Laura Bijnsdorp can be reached at projects@epicislands.org for enquiries and collaborations.
A step-by-step will be helpful for figuring out how best to monitor seabirds from land or sea in a variety of habitats. A team of experts will be on hand to answer your questions. Register at bit.ly/CaribSeabird-Webinar3.
Another year of activity related to the Black-capped Petrel, aka Diablotin, has come and gone. The conservation action plan calls for nine strategies to enable conservation and address threats. Analysis suggests that no single strategy can result in a population increase but, by pursuing a number of strategies in synergy, we can achieve a positive population trajectory into the future.
Upcoming Hike Dates and Locations:
*Sunday 4th September – Naked Boy Hill – Map
*Sunday 2nd October – West Coast Trail – Map
*Sunday 6th November – hike to be determined, Watch this Space!
*Sunday 4th December – hike to be determined, Watch this Space!
A recent analysis of climate change impacts for Sint Maarten shows how major storms, which are increasingly common, will have a profound effect on the Small Island Developing State (SIDS) of Sint Maarten in the Dutch Antilles. Annual damage estimates to Sint Maarten from major storms are USD $3 million. And by the year 2100, a worst-case scenario could result in 47% of Philipsburg and 29% of Cole Bay being flooded.
It’s a bit dark in the classroom as there is no electricity for lights in the village of Boukan Chat, Haiti. The children have settled into the small school building at the center of town. Dressed in their school uniforms, sitting on wood benches, they wait for the teacher to start class. They hear a commotion from the back of the dark room and turn to see a six-foot tall Black-capped Petrel walk into the room flapping its wings.
In May, a small team of Haitian petrel biologists pulled out of the small dusty town of Jacmel, and headed their pick-up truck northeast. They eased it up the heavily rutted road to begin their expedition to see if endangered Black-capped Petrels nested on the mountain called Pic La Selle. Due to the remote nature of that area, few biologists had visited it for more than 60 years, when some of the first known Black-capped Petrels in Haiti were found there by David Wingate during expeditions in 1961 and 1963.
A seabird identification workshop in the Grenadines archipelago is helping to increase the capacity of law enforcement to protect important seabird populations on remote offshore islands. During the two-day training, participants learned to identify species in the field and familiarized themselves with local conservation threats, they may encounter in their work, such as poaching.
A new awareness campaign titled “Why do we litter? – Sint Maarten” was kicked off in May by Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) Sint Maarten Foundation and includes more than a dozen neighborhood clean-up events during 2022. With the collected data the researchers aim to formulate sustainable and actionable follow-up steps to prevent litter on the island.
EPIC will resume offering free monthly hikes with the first one on the Fleming property, Sint Maarten on Sunday 5th June. The hike starts at 6am at the Cole Bay end of the Causeway bridge and heads up to the UTS ball at the top.
Researchers have confirmed a sighting of an Endangered Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata), known locally as “the Diablotin bird,” in flight over Dominica earlier this year. If nesting is confirmed, Dominica would be the second known nesting island for Black-capped Petrel in the world.
Earth Day press coverage of EPIC in the Daily Herald: the leading newspaper for St. Martin and the northeast Caribbean.
Thank you to our donors, volunteers, and staff for the many hours of work that included monitoring remote seabird colonies in the Grenadines, rebuilding a recreational birdwatching hut on Sint Maarten, and teaching children about healthy watersheds in Haiti. These inspiring activities continued during 2021, which was a very challenging year as we all navigated the effects of a global pandemic. Read our 2021 Annual Impact Report to learn more.
Dominica, West Indies – In May of 2007, a bus driver was leaving the Dominican village of Trafalgar heading towards the capital city of Roseau. Passing through the village of Padu, he noticed an odd-looking bird on the road. Curious, he stopped and got out to have a look. Upon closer inspection, this was a bird he had never seen in Dominica before. Something was off about this bird, perhaps it was injured or stunned in some way, so the bus driver picked the bird up, put it on his lap, and continued his bus route to Roseau.
A successful training session on Sint Maarten expanded the number of trained volunteer hike leaders and increased the island’s eco-tourism capacity. Twelve participants, including tour guides and educators, completed the training, hosted by Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) and funded by Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds (PBCCG). It was held in space donated by Samenwerkende Fondsen Cariben and Resources 4 Community Resilience on April 3rd.
EPIC Sint Maarten invites people interested in becoming volunteer hike leaders to participate in a free two-hour training session this Sunday April 3, 2022, at 9 – 11 a.m. at the SFC/R4CR office (the old WIB branch) on AT Illidge Road.
Check out the recent edition of the Caribbean Compass -The Caribbean’s Monthly Look at Sea & Shore – for two awesome articles about EPIC. See page 10 for “From Two to Team: The Story of EPIC” and page 11 for “Conserving the Black-Capped Petrel.”
We’re sharing this message today in celebration of two big changes within our non-profit organization. EPIC now has a new logo and website. When we founded EPIC more than 20 years ago, we wanted to make a difference….
Message from EPIC Executive Director Tabitha Stadler – I want to personally thank you for your continued support. 2021 was a tough year for us all, as we experienced the effects of a global pandemic. EPIC used this time for introspection and strategic growth. We are excited to share some new developments with you…
Entertain, educate and enliven your day with EPIC’s weekend social media Caribbean trivia, starting up on February 5, 2022, and posted weekly.
“Conserving the Diablotin” informed by a decade of exploration and research January 28, 2022—The Endangered Black-capped Petrel is a seabird so secretive that ten years
The Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds has been a vital supporter of the EPIC Sint Maarten Foundation since 2013, awarding our non-profit more than $80,000 for eight conservation projects including…
Deciding which sites are most important for restoration takes a community effort. The knowledge and experience of Working Group members are crucial for making informed decisions. In this case, the subject was non-native mammals that damage island biodiversity and…
EPIC team members were visiting petrel nesting sites, high in the mountains of Haiti, when they received text messages on 14 August at about 8:30 a.m., that a massive 7.2 earthquake was rocking their homes. The team quickly made their way back to discover…
Monitoring wildlife can be challenging in remote or difficult to reach places. The use of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), also known as a drone, is one method for ensuring that local enforcement agencies can monitor and protect wildlife, such as seabirds which nest on uninhabited islands in the Grenadines. Learn more…
THANK YOU to all the generous and caring supporters who responded to our request and donated towards Haiti Relief. We raised more than $4,000 and were able to ship supplies and shelters directly to Les Cayes, where EPIC teams live and work.
We are all so grateful. Thank you again.
Join our team of supporters on #GivingTuesday and give an EPIC gift because….
The Grenadines Seabird Guardians is a group of volunteers that travel to remote, uninhabited islands to monitor and protect seabirds and habitats in this vast archipelago that includes the nations of Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
This is the season when migratory seabirds, such as terns and gulls, return to the Grenadines islands to nest. This abundance of birds, that may number in the thousands, unfortunately attracts poachers who collect eggs and chicks from these nesting colonies.
With pandemic restrictions easing, the EPIC Sint Maarten Foundation was able to get out and join our partners and volunteers in providing three socially-distanced events to care for natural areas in the last few months.
Conserving wildlife and wild places takes many forms. Research is important to understand what is going on with a species. Conservation stewardship activities are vital
Invasive mammals, such as cats, rats and mongooses are known threats to seabirds throughout the Caribbean and beyond. Detecting them on remote, offshore, and difficult
A working group, comprised of diverse stakeholders, is exploring conservation issues affecting the remote, uninhabited islands of the Grenadines and mapping out actions to protect the native wildlife found there.
As we enter the dry season, the public is reminded to not set fires on offshore islands as fires have negative effects on natural areas,
Tourism is the top employer and economic driver of Sint Maarten, which is an opportunity to expand sustainable tourism activities. Moving towards this goal, the
A great way to fight litter is to create something beautiful out of it! Artists did just that during our Waste to Art competition held
One of our greatest challenges is in the preservation of our beautiful blue ocean waters and safeguarding clean freshwater for all. Help us elevate the
It is a cold and windy night along the La Visite Escarpment in south-central Haiti. The clouds form and then dissipate as they stream along
The winners of the Waste to Art competition held under the theme “Amazing Seabirds: Our Birds, Our Islands, Our Future” were announced by Environmental Protection in
Throughout 2019-2020 Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) has focused efforts to build upon previous investigations in the Grenadines island chain to document invasive mammal
This was a year of great changes for everyone. Despite these challenges, EPIC’s staff, volunteers and supporters continued working towards a sustainable future for the Caribbean region.
As part of its commitment to reducing man-made threats to seabirds and other marine and island biodiversity, the organization Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC)
We finally got out on the water on Saturday, November 7, with a group of 18 adults and older children who kayaked out of Simpson
EPIC continues to be a leading advocate for the conservation of the endangered Black-capped petrel in the Caribbean region. Our program for the species touches
Thank you to all the volunteers and supporters who helped EPIC navigate the challenging waters of 2020. We are especially grateful to the members of