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Conservation Projects
The Epinup Mangrove Conservation Project is a community-led effort in coordination with Seacology, Xavier High School, the Department of Marine Resources, and the College of Micronesia-FSM, Chuuk campus. Seacology has awarded the Epinup Mangrove Conservation Project a grant in the amount of US $33,000, thanks to the generous support of Nu Skin Enterprises’ Force For Good Foundation and the Moore Foundation. A 10% administrative fee in the total of US $3,000 has been given to Xavier High School for administering the grant.
This grant from Seacology has been split in two. One half (US $15,000) will be used to construct a community water system and the other half (US $15,000) will be used for the establishment of the Epinup Mangrove Forest Reserve and Marine Protected Area. Upon completion of the community
water system, the activities regarding the mangrove conservation area will take place. Such activities will include hiring and training of 4 conservation officers with the help of the Department of Marine Resources, the establishment of a Conservation Club at the Epinup Annex School, and various environmental awareness programs.
Should you have any inquiries regarding this community project, you can contact
- Sander Flaisek (Epinup Community Council) at 330-6088,
- Reverend Tai Ichin (Epinup Community Council) at 330-3226,
- Romio Osiena (Director, Dept. Marine Resources) at 330-6729
- Fr. Arthur Ledger (Director, Xavier High School) at 330-4266
- Simon Ellis (Micronesia Rep, Seacology) eellis@mail.fm
- Mary Rose Nakayama (COM-FSM, Chuuk campus) at 930-3394
WORK PLAN
AUGUST – OCTOBER, 2005 (Boundary Signs for Conservation Area)
A) Coral sand and aggregate delivered to site, including all materials needed for constructing boundary signs - $3,150
November – December (4 extension officers for enforcement, monitoring and education)
B) Hiring and training of community extension/ conservation officers - $9,000
C) Field equipment - $1,000
D) Establishment of Conservation Club at the Epinup Annex School - $1,000
E) Purchase materials for environmental awareness programs in the community - $550Phase III Budget - $14,700 (materials, aggregate, personnel, labor, education supplies, transportation, equipment)