The public is invited to review and comment on the Terms of Reference for the Environmental Impact Assessment of the East-West Arterial Extension from Woodland Drive to Frank Sound Road. The Terms of Reference have been developed by the project proponent, the National Roads Authority, in collaboration with the Environmental Assessment Board which includes representatives
Researchers are investigating how to protect sea turtles in the Cayman Islands from the multiple threats caused by climate change. The islands’ sea turtles are recovering from over-harvesting – but climate change is causing habitat loss, an increasingly female population (the sex of turtle hatchlings is determined by temperature) and has the potential to reduce
2022 Regulations & Frequently Asked Questions The new (Alien Species) Regulations 2022 recently passed by Cabinet will ensure greater protections for Cayman’s most precious native flora and fauna (plants and animals) with the creation of a prohibited species list, and differentiating between domestic & feral species. The legislation also provides ways to control feral and
The National Conservation Council wishes to advise the public of the upcoming General Meeting Wednesday, 29 June, 2022 at 2pm. The public are invited to observe the live stream of the meeting via the ‘DoECayman’ Facebook page and “CaymanIslandsDoE” YouTube channel. https://www.facebook.com/DOECaymanhttps://www.youtube.com/CaymanIslandsDoE The complete Agenda with appendices is available for download here. Public comments may be
Is there an area of land you think should be preserved for future generations? The National Conservation Council is accepting nominations for protected areas in the Cayman Islands! Submit your letter of nomination by May 13th to be included in the 2022 consultation process. Include as much detail as possible to explain where the area
GRAND CAYMAN 3 November 2021 Over the next two weeks, world leaders are gathering in Glasgow, UK to discuss the future of our planet at the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26). Here in Cayman, important action towards climate change action is being taken. The new
Volume 14 of Flicker is hot off the desktop publishing press. Check it out to stay up to date with what the DoE has been doing on land.
The (draft) National Conservation Bill for 2013 was tabled in the Legislative Assembly by the Minister for Environment the Honourable Wayne Panton and published for public and legislative consideration as Supplement No.1 published with Extraordinary Gazette No.91 dated 15 November, 2013 . The Department of Environment (DoE@gov.ky) is happy to come and speak with any group that
Lobster season is over for another year and the end of conch season is fast approaching… but for the Department of Environment, the hard work continues. http://www.cayman27.com.ky/2013/03/05/poaching-problem-grows. Cayman 27 reports on the task of protecting our marine wildlife. The public have a role to play as well. If you are aware of any poaching going on, contact an enforcement officer.
Receive questions from friends, family or random strangers on the new marine parks and wish you knew the latest? Interested in the outcome of the consultation last year (Oct and Nov)? See it for yourself right here!!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WlgwCGnNkBE#