Cozumel Mangrove Restoration Day Calls for Volunteers
Cozumel, Quintana Roo — The Foundation of Parks and Museums of Cozumel (FPMC) has called on the community to join a mangrove restoration event on July 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Punta Sur Ecotourism Park.
The activity, held in observance of International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, aims to engage citizens in protecting one of the island’s most vital habitats.
“The strategy goes beyond reforestation and includes restoring hydrological flow, raising terraces, and controlled dispersal of propagules,” said Jesús Benavides, director of Punta Sur.
These efforts have helped recover degraded areas, improve mangrove health, and encourage the return of birds, reptiles, and other species, while strengthening the ecosystem’s resilience to climate change.
“One of the program’s pillars is citizen participation,” Benavides said, highlighting initiatives such as Huellas de Conciencia and workshops with volunteers, visitors, and environmental organizations.
The event is free, and interested participants can register by emailing [email protected]. The FPMC noted that the activity offers a direct way to contribute to mangrove conservation.
Ana Reyes covers environmental policy, conservation initiatives, infrastructure projects, and political developments across the Yucatán Peninsula for Riviera Maya News & Events. She reports on issues from sargassum management and reef conservation to the Maya Train, coastal development, and state and federal policy affecting Quintana Roo and the broader peninsula.Ana has covered environmental and political news since 2023, tracking key developments in Mexico's environmental regulations, coral reef protection, coastal zone management, and the intersection of tourism development with conservation efforts. Her reporting spans from Cancun's hotel zone to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the culturally significant regions of the Yucatán interior.Ana is fluent in English and Spanish, and draws from a wide range of sources including government environmental agencies, conservation organizations, academic researchers, and local community leaders to provide balanced, well-sourced coverage. She is particularly focused on how environmental policy decisions affect the daily lives of residents and the long-term sustainability of the region.For story tips: ana@rivieramayanews.mx
